ISO Audio Tracks

[Ty Ford]

Greg,

Great post. Keep ’em coming.

Ty

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[Ryan Krickow]

Good call on the record keeping. My understanding is that when you convert BWAVs to Quicktime movie files using BWF2XML the timecode is maintained though you lose the rest of the metadata when exporting an OMF. I could be wrong but that’s what I’ve read. Also, in terms of dropping the iso clips in before exporting the OMF… since the Quicktime movie files maintain their original timecode (and this is before the OMF is even created) this shouldn’t be a problem. I too would appreciate someone piping in if they have a lot of experience with the BWF2XML program.

Below I’ve provided my general notes regarding camera and production sound… I don’t mention jam syncing the camera timecode to the audio recorder’s timecode since I’m not sure whether audio will be running 29.97 ndf timecode or 23.98 (depends on their equipment). My understanding is that sound is in charge of timecode so depending on which timecode is used I assume they will follow the proper procedures to keep sync. I really appreciate your assistance Greg. Thanks, Ryan

CAMERA
• Shooting on the Red One Camera.
• Frame size is 4K 2:1 (Finishing 2.35:1)
• Camera Firmware Build 18
• Redcode 36
• Shooting at 23.98 fps
• Select Time of Day (TOD) timecode as the primary timecode track.
• Make sure the Incremental Reel option is checked and properly configured so that each reel has a unique name. Start with reel number 001.
• Media will be backed up on set using 2x Caldigit VR 2TB External Hard Drive Arrays. At the end of each shooting day one drive will be delivered to the editor, the media will be copied, and the drive will be returned.

PRODUCTION SOUND
• Record 24bit 48kHz Broadcast Wave Files (BWF)
• Record a mono mixed track and iso tracks. (Feed the mono mixed track to the camera if possible.)
• Scene, take, and track numbers are to be embedded into the filename (Example: 27A-2-T2.BWF)
• Use 29.97 non-drop frame TOD timecode. (Use 23.98 if possible.)
• Include R3D filenames in the sound log and keep the sound roll number consistent with camera reel number.
• Media will be backed up on set using 2x Caldigit VR 2TB External Hard Drive Arrays. At the end of each shooting day one drive will be delivered to the editor, the media will be copied, and the drive will be returned.

[Ty Ford]

[Ryan Krickow] “My understanding is that sound is in charge of timecode so depending on which timecode is used I assume they will follow the proper procedures to keep sync.”

There is no rule for who is in charge of timecode. If any department is, it’s post editing.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Greg Curda]

Flow looks good… Just have production mixer pour through CC forums on RED, and also check RED site audio forum for any late-breaking news, and just general procedural history…

Best of luck with the show…

G

[Ryan Krickow]

I really appreciate all the help you guys have given me! Thanks, Ryan