Sound for theatrical release question at DVinfo.net

Michael Chen · September 22nd, 2006, 07:01 PM

Hi guys,

My first film will be released in the theatres this year end, and i've just tested our film sound in a theatre. Our sound was done by an independent sound studio.

Our soundtrack sounds clean, but somehow it's not as crisp and clear (clarity wise) as other movies I've seen.

We've done the final mixing, but we haven't do the mastering. I am not sure if the lack of crispness of the sound is due to mastering or other factors.

Any ideas? How much difference in quality would mastering make?

Patomakarn Nitanontawat · September 23rd, 2006, 12:48 AM

Check that that the independent sound company mixed on an "x curve." I've had some that didn't even know what it means. That could be your problem.

Good luck with your film.

September 22nd, 2006, 07:01 PM	#1
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	Sound for theatrical release question Hi guys, My first film will be released in the theatres this year end, and i've just tested our film sound in a theatre. Our sound was done by an independent sound studio. Our soundtrack sounds clean, but somehow it's not as crisp and clear (clarity wise) as other movies I've seen. We've done the final mixing, but we haven't do the mastering. I am not sure if the lack of crispness of the sound is due to mastering or other factors. Any ideas? How much difference in quality would mastering make? Last edited by Michael Chen; September 22nd, 2006 at 08:49 PM.

September 23rd, 2006, 12:48 AM	#2
Patomakarn Nitanontawat Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 97	Check that that the independent sound company mixed on an "x curve." I've had some that didn't even know what it means. That could be your problem. Good luck with your film.