There must have been 30 shots with the overhead mic clearly visible. It happened so often, and so blatantly that I thought the film would resolve it as a joke during the credits. I mean, when the bus crashed, you could see the mic, the pole it was attached to, and the top of the mic.
Is this a Hollywood film, or a college indie?
I haven't seen the film, but if this is true, then it's a pretty bad indication to me.
shareThat happened to me during my second viewing of "The Sixth Sense" in theaters. I knew the mics weren't there the first time so I quickly found a manager. It turns out that it was the projectionists fault. I don't know the tech reason for it but they have to frame the film properly when they show it or this can happen. A few minutes after being informed of all the visible boom mics, the film slowly scrolled up obscuring them.
Wherever you go, there you are.
The projectionists is suppose to change the matting after the previous are shown.
He probably left it as 'open matting'.
Google it for a better definition. Check Wikipedia for an excellent writeup.
Hey, that's great to know. I saw The Village and was really annoyed at all the booms in the picture. It was really distracting and my boyfriend and I were amazed anyone would've let such a big budget picture go to print like that. Shows you how much I don't know about movies - thanks!
shareIt's amazing how many times people complain about this by insulting the filmmakers and or movie. It's the projectionist's fault.
The movie was shot in full frame 4-perf 35mm film, which is an aspect ratio of 1.37:1.
However, the film was framed for 1.85:1, which means that in theaters, the projectionist must adjust the gate for a 'soft matte' and for the tape/digital masters, a hard matte is applied, covering up the top and bottom of the frame.
You don't see this a lot of movies now because of the increasing use of super35 (3-perf) for 1.85:1 and 2.39:1 movies...and the resurgence of anamorphic as well.
Therefore, the boom-mics were indeed captured on film, but were never allowed to enter the TRUE frame...the frame your idiot projectionist allowed to be shown. Personally, I think that should be grounds for firing. Its not doing your job, plain and simple...and it happens far to often with these multiplexes. As a filmmaker, I'd be afraid to shoot in that format for this very reason.
"Last survivor of the Nostromo...signing off..."
I agree whole heartedly with anitric2000. Don't settle for substandard venues!!! If there is something wrong with the sound, picture, disruptive patrons, or even filthy bathrooms then demand that management take action! We pay too much money these days for most films let alone the concession prices. If it doesn't get fixed then vote with your wallet and choose another theater company. The original poster should have demanded and received her money back.
Wherever you go, there you are.