Sync Sound 

Boom poles allow production crews to record dialogue clearly, as the microphone is out of shot but above the speaker, angled downwards. We decided to use a rifle microphone attached to a boom pole for our documentary so as to record the dialogue effectively. This also allows for more accurate recording and reduced background noise, rather than using a zoom microphone on its own, for example. When holding a boom mic, it is important to stand and hold the boom pole above your head with your arms around a yard apart, in a locked position. This helps to prevent the arms becoming tired during lengthier takes. Communication with the camera operator is key to ensure that the microphone is not in shot. Connecting the microphone directly to the camera removed the need to sync the audio and video later, as the camera will record via the attached microphone directly.