Duration:
20m
On this episode of Sound 101, Andrew takes a deep dive into how to be a boom operator with veteran sound pro Sara Glaser CAS. This beginner’s guide full of tips and drills covers everything you need to get started as a functional member of the sound crew of all kinds of productions. We go over what a boom operator does on set, why you still need a boom even if you have lavs, how to cue actors with a boom, cueing multiple actors, how boom operator’s walk, and some drills to help you nail all of these concepts.
Getting started as a boom operator can seem daunting because audio is such an important part of making your movies feel professional and there is a lot of pressure. But with this boom operator’s guide, you should start to feel confident immediately and start a career as a boom operator. Let us know in the comments below if you have any questions about becoming a boom operator or how to get started as a boom operator - or if you have ideas for the next episode of Sound 101!
0:00 - Intro
2:18 - How to Hold the Boom
4:42 - Aiming the Boom
7:18 - Cueing Two Characters
9:54 - Frameline
11:56 - Moving with the Boom
15:01 - Drill #1 - Flashlight Drill
16:36 - Drill #2 - Follow the Finger
17:41 - Drill #3 - Boom Whack-a-mole
