The development of the interactive Schoeps Film Sound Application. The study of location dialogue recording

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The Human Voice
  • Steps to Create Voice
  • Timbre, Formants & Loudness
  • Male vs. Female Voice
  • Intelligibility and Directivity behavior of Sound Field around the HumanTalker
• Microphones Used for Location Sound
  • Transducer principle, frequency response, polar pattern
  • Fulfill requirements
  • Boom Microphones
  • Lavalier Microphones
  • Planted Microphones
• Placing the Microphone
  • Boom Positions and Techniques
  • Lavalier Positions and Techniques
  • Planted Positions and Microphones Techniques
  • Sound Improvement
• Field Tests
  • Test #1
  • Test #2
  • Test #3
  • Test #4
  • Test #5
• Creating the Film Sound Application
  • Elements
  • Using the Elements
  • The Application as a whole

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to develop an interactive online tool for film sound mixers, providing comprehensive information about microphones and their application for dialogue recording on location. This tool is meant to be a valuable resource for professionals in the film industry, offering practical insights and demonstrations.

• Understanding the human voice as the primary sound source
• Exploring the technical specifications and characteristics of various microphones
• Demonstrating microphone placement techniques for optimal dialogue recording
• Creating a user-friendly interactive application for learning and experimenting with film sound techniques
• Contributing to the ongoing development of a comprehensive resource for film sound knowledge.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the context for the thesis, highlighting the importance of dialogue recording in film and the ongoing need for advancements in this area. It also introduces the Schoeps company and their commitment to providing high-quality microphones and resources for sound professionals.

The chapter on "The Human Voice" delves into the fundamental characteristics of the human voice, covering aspects like voice production, timbre, formants, and intelligibility. This chapter provides the foundation for understanding how microphones interact with the human voice during recording.

The "Microphones Used for Location Sound" chapter explores the technical specifications and characteristics of different types of microphones used for film sound. It covers transducer principles, frequency response, polar patterns, and specific applications of boom, lavalier, and planted microphones.

The "Placing the Microphone" chapter focuses on practical techniques for positioning microphones for optimal dialogue recording. It covers boom positions, lavalier placement, and sound improvement strategies.

The "Field Tests" chapter presents a series of practical demonstrations of microphone placement and recording techniques, showcasing the real-world application of the concepts discussed in previous chapters.

The "Creating the Film Sound Application" chapter describes the development of the interactive online tool, outlining the elements, functionality, and overall design of the application.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This thesis focuses on the following key areas: film sound, dialogue recording, microphones, location sound, interactive online tool, HTML5, Schoeps, production sound, sound design, audio engineering, film production, interactive learning.