Sound Boom Operator
- Boom Swing on Location
The Boom Operator, as you can see in this image, operates the sound boom. Often doubling as assistant to the Sound Mixer this is an entry level role into the sound department and also to post production jobs.
Restrictions of the location, background noise, dialogue specifics and wether actors are moving, framing of shot by camera and the movement of the camera all need to be considered by the Boom Operator. Strong steady arms are required for this film job – the restrictions of boom length and cables back to the recording gear are all important to a good boom ‘swing’ as well as continuous concentration. Imagine the frustration of the director when half way through a take the day-dreaming Boom Operator does not respond quickly when the actor moves, or worse allows the boom to droop into shot!
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