Brett Ainslie
From the Cutting Room Floor to the Spotlight: Celebrating my Clients' 2023 Successes
Some projects I've mixed location sound on have premiered at film festivals, on television and received reputable recognition in 2023.
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Brett Ainslie
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Sound for Social Media
TikTok's audio-heavy video platform has become wildly popular, Facebook and Instagram are integrating audio-on features more to compete.
Brett Ainslie
- May 5, 2021
- 5 min
The Reality of Lav Mic Placement
There's a time and place for lavaliere mics but there's reasons why lav mics don't sound as good as a properly placed boom mic.
Brett Ainslie
- Jan 15, 2019
- 6 min
Soundproofed NYC Studios 2024
If air can get in, sound can get in, and when it comes to soundproofing, you are only as strong as your weakest link.
Brett Ainslie
- Oct 31, 2018
- 10 min
Why Rent Gear from an Owner/Operator?
Camera rental houses never know nearly enough about sound, sound gear, sound trends and current laws to provide a proper sound kit over time
Brett Ainslie
- Aug 22, 2018
- 5 min
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
- Feb 26, 2016
- 5 min
IFBs: Is it Finally Broadcasting?
If you're renting generic IFBs, you're probably doing your Director, Script Supervisor and client a disservice.
Brett Ainslie
- Feb 3, 2015
- 4 min
Playback and the Angry Inch: Sound for Musicals
Basic tips for how sound for musicals in film and TV, audio playback specifically, is done.
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