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Message posted by Fabian Hummel <me@...>:

Hello all,

I've used Logic Pro extensively for the past few years, so I can say that
I'm reasonably confident with most of its Audio/MIDI capabilities.
One thing I've never used, though, is Logic's film scoring features. Beyond
the basics (i.e. drag movie onto video track in Logic's arrange window and
play around), I'd like to know whether there's any good resources to get me
started with some of the advanced possibilities Logic & Film offer. Also, if
Soundtrack Pro has any relevant uses in favour of Logic, some info on that
would be great.

Beyond that, it would be great if I had someplace to get me started with
low- to mid-budget film audio know-how in general. I have experience
recording in a studio environment, so, again, I know the essentials.
Here are some of the questions I have:

* My current set-up is two AKG C-1000-S condensers set up as an XY-stereo
pair (on a boomstick) and hooked up to a field recorder. Sound seems decent,
but if anyone has any tips for improvement, they're very much appreciated.
* Is it usual to record film audio in stereo? Personally, I think mono
doesn't give nearly enough of a satisfying sound, but I've only ever seen
one boom mic being used on film sets.
* What sort of ratio of on-site audio to post-production dubs and SFX should
I be looking at? (Again, for low/mid-budget)
* How should I synchronise audio and video after recording? Is using a
clapperboard still standard procedure?
* What's the best way to combine audio and video in post? Adding recorded
audio takes to video in Logic Pro seems like too much hassle, especially
when you're dealing with multiple takes.

It might seem like I'm being lazy with all these questions, but none of my
web searches brought me any resources that were truly helpful.
I'm grateful for any help at all you could give me with my questions.

Thanks,
Fabian