Tips for Producers

Brett Ainslie

Sound for Social Media

TikTok's audio-heavy video platform has become wildly popular, Facebook and Instagram are the success integrating audio-on features more.

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Brett Ainslie

The Reality of Lav Mic Placement

Often times hiring producers and Directors expect me to rely primarily on the lav mic for talking heads. There's a time and place for lav...

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Brett Ainslie

Sound Approved NYC Studios

We often hear, "This location is terrible for sound!" which is especially true here in New York City. It's very difficult to find a good...

Brett Ainslie

Why Rent from an Owner/Operator?

Lately I've been getting asked by production companies for me to use sound equipment that they own, in order for them to save money from...

Brett Ainslie

Sound Guys in Cars Getting Sound

Lately, I've been doing a lot of car rig shoots: car commercials, films and travel shows that take place primarily inside of vehicles....

Brett Ainslie

IFBs: Is it Finally Broadcasting?

If you're renting generic IFBs, you're probably doing your Director, Script Supervisor and client a disservice especially in the RF busy...

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Playback and the Angry Inch: Sound for Musicals

You don't want to know how long it took me to think of that title, I'm not a pro-titlemaker. If you can think of something better,...