{"id":2711,"date":"2018-11-20T14:53:25","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T14:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.productionbase.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2711"},"modified":"2018-12-18T12:19:20","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T12:19:20","slug":"become-boom-operator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.productionbase.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/11\/20\/become-boom-operator\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become a Boom Operator"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is a Boom Operator?<\/strong>
\nBoom Operators usually work on a freelance basis and work throughout production. They assist the sound mixer by operating the microphone which is attached to a long pole, in order to capture the best sound quality from the actors or performers. Throughout\u00a0production they will also work with the sound team assisting in the placing of recording equipment and clip microphones.
\nRather simply, the Boom Operator’s job is to ensure that they position microphones in the best possible position. Microphones could be positioned in various locations on set or on the actors themselves.\u00a0 The boom microphone is held by the Boom Operator either by hand or on a large pole, also known as the fishpole.<\/p>\n

The Boom Operator will work with the Director, Producer and sound team to ensure that they are achieving the best audio quality at all times. Importantly, the Boom Operator must ensure that the boom is never visible within the frame – a common but embarrassing\u00a0mishap!<\/p>\n

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On each day of filming, the Boom Operator will read the script to ascertain the lines that each character will be saying and consequentially plan when to position\u00a0the microphones throughout differences scenes. They will then rehearse part of a scene alongside the Director, crew, and actors to check for audio quality.<\/p>\n

Key Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n