What are some of your guys' ways of making an "on mic" track sound "off mic"? eh? Besides lowering the volume.

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Clyde
www.partypooperfilms.com

I have no idea what you're talking about.

on mic being within the microphone's pattern and off mic outside of it. that is, on mic= the mic pointing at an actor and off mic= pointing the mic away

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Clyde
www.partypooperfilms.com

2 takes (usually more) for your on mic and your off mic.

Okay, let me rephrase the question:

What are some effects that I can add to an audio track that has been recorded "on mic" so it sounds "off mic".

example: someone spoke directly into the mic, but I want it to sound like they are talking across the room.

Is a little reverb and lowering the volume all I can do?

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Clyde
www.partypooperfilms.com

I don't know what all you can do. I'm not an editor (other than cut here, fade there). I'm almost positive, however, there's alot more you can do with the audio to make it sound on/off mic.

yes, i'd add a small amount of reverb and lower the volume. Then EQ it. Drop the lows a lot and the highs a little. Experiment until you find something you like.

You're your worst critic when it comes to sound design because you know what it was *suposed* to sound like. The audience will pretty much believe whatever you give them. So, you don't have to get it perfect.

best luck
joren

Thanks so much! That's a good point too. I'll try playing with the eq.

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Clyde
www.partypooperfilms.com