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Conference Paper

Creating a System to Assist the Educator in the Training of the Novice Boom Operator

Authors: Damski, Peter

AES Conference: 50th International Conference: Audio Education · Paper 6-2 · July 2013

Abstract

One of the challenges facing Educators of Production Sound for Film is providing a meaningful classroom experience for their students. The optimal learning experience for production sound students takes place during actual on-set shoots. The goal of this paper and the system described herein are intended to provide a realistic training experience for the novice boom operator when working in a classroom environment. The paper will discuss the reasons for consideration of the employment of the Boom Training System, as well as the design and construction of the Boom Training System. Additionally, implementation and student review will be considered.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 50th International Conference: Audio Education
Paper number
6-2
Publication date
July 6, 2013
Affiliation
SCAD-Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, USA (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper