Posted by edwardchick@mac.com on 09/03/06 13:39

Martin Heffels wrote:
> On 2 Sep 2006 15:03:53 -0700, "edwardchick@mac.com" <edwardchick@mac.com>
> wrote:
>
> >The also use shotgun mics on booms that can be dipped in just out of
> >frame line.
>
> Yeah, but dropping a mike on a boom into somebody's face, can be quite
> scary for most. It works fine too, but a handheld mike is more gentle to
> the public :-)
>
> -m-

That's why the boom ops that are performing the task, have many years
of experience!
And the mics are mounted on fishpole dollies, the ops are not holding
them, they can raise and lower the mic, or extend it via retractable
pole/pedestal.

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