#005

In this episode, Neil and Jason talk to ‘Mr. Loudness’, Mike Thornton, about the issues of television programme loudness and dialogue intelligibility. Why is the background music too loud? Why can’t the viewers hear what the actors are saying? And why are films so loud in the cinema?
In a comprehensive and compelling journey starting with radio transmission concerns in the 1930s, to the present-day woes of broadcasters and streaming platforms, Mike’s accessible and understandable explanations demystify the raft of complex sound challenges that filmmakers continue to face in delivering effective soundtracks.
About the presenters:
Mike Thornton -
Web: www.production...
Loudness tutorials:
Start here for Part 1 of Mikes series of 6 videos: • Understanding Loudness...
Neil and Jason -
Details about Neil and Jason’s work as dialogue editors and mixers and how to contact them is here: www.theaudiosu... (www.theaudiosu...)
Details of Neil’s 1-to-1 and Coaching Programmes for ambitious media professionals are available at
www.drneilhill... and soundproducer....
Technical notes:
Written, produced and presented by Jason Nicholas and Dr Neil Hillman
Recorded using the Squadcast remote recording system
Programme edited by Jason Nicholas