kiloran wrote:gryffron wrote:terminal7 wrote:One small quibble - do other Fools find the sound poor at times - the OH and I (pair of old dodderers) - having great difficulty in understanding several of the characters?
Yes, it’s terrible. It’s not the first. The 100 was completely incomprehensible, and the recent The Terror not much better.
I can’t work out if this is just me getting old, or another of those terrible modern production techniques that directors think are so clever. Like quick cut editing and swirly moving cameras. Just because the technology makes it possible, does not mean it is a good idea guys. Atmospheric mumbling does not add authenticity if no one can understand what your characters are saying. But my lack of comprehension does seem to be restricted to just a few drama series.
Gryff
I find similar problems on an increasing number of programmes. I know my ears are ageing, but they are not that bad.
I suspect the problem is that sound engineers and editors are wearing headphones or in editing suites with high-quality speakers. Make them use a typical flat-screen TV with rear-facing speakers. Much more reflective of reality in a typical household
--kiloran
This is most probably the truth
- and why my Cambridge Audio A5 has been in service under several different TV over the past 20 years
- TOP_TIP: fold the monitor channel to a wireless headphone broadcast and watch in comfort while the family sleep
-sd