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Mixing a Theatrical Trailer
I'm mixing my first official theatrical trailer and was wondering if someone where might have the experience to answer a few questions... I've read what I can find, but am still a bit unsure on the following:
TASA spec of 85dB. Are there any other specs that go with this? Like Truepeak limit etc? Or is it really just that I can't go over 85 on the LEQ. We will mix in 5.1, but for a theatrical trailer, will they expect a stereo mix as well? Not sure if when you deliver trailers you deliver both, or only a 5.1... When measuring the TASA number, should I only be measuring the length of the 'content' or also the length with the head leader on? Since this is a loudness measurement over time, I assume adding in the head and tail leaders will affect the LEQ number? Thanks for any input! |
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Re: Mixing a Theatrical Trailer
Hi,
Make sure it is LEQ(m), not (a). Measure the 'content' including the LFE. For this you will need the Dolby Media Meter 2 or WAVES WLM. And that's it. As to 5.1 + Stereo, up to Distributor. Tom
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Re: Mixing a Theatrical Trailer
Only measure the spot, not leader.
No peak limit, just use a safety limiter. Turn your monitor volume down
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Re: Mixing a Theatrical Trailer
Got it, thanks everyone.
Hitting a bit of a snag, after reading all the TASA documentation, it appears I have to be able to generate a TASA certification... but no idea how to do that. I have no doubt I can mix the trailer and make it all proper. But not quite sure how to get a TASA certification after that. I don't run a full dub house, and don't normally do trailers at all, so anyone have an idea of a company I could send to just for the certification part? Thanks for all the help! Tim |
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Re: Mixing a Theatrical Trailer
See if you can get your client to pay the $425 fee.
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