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RECENT Sync Sound and Indian Cinema Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya The lead pair of the film, in their real life, went in the The recent success of the film Lagaan has brought the question of Sync Sound to the fore. Sync Sound or Synchronous opposite direction as Sound, as the name suggests, is a highly precise and skilled recording technique in which the artist's original dialogues compared to the pair of the are used and eliminates the tedious process of 'dubbing' over these dialogues at the Post-Production Stage. The very first film this f... Indian talkie Alam Ara (1931) saw the very first use of Sync Feature Jodi Breakers Sound film in India. Since then Indian films were regularly shot I'd be willing to bet Sajid Khan's modest personality and in Sync Sound till the 60's with the silent Mitchell Camera, until cinematic sense on the fact the arrival of the Arri 2C, a noisy but more practical camera that the makers of this 'new particularly for outdoor shoots. The 1960s were the age of age B... Colour, Kashmir, Bouffants, Shammi Kapoor and Sadhana Ekk Deewana Tha and most films were shot outdoors against the scenic beauty As I write this, I learn that there are TWO versions of this of Kashmir and other Hill Stations. It made sense to shoot with film releasing on Friday. You more flexible equipment and then 'dub' the actor's dialogue heard that right. They have a... later in the recording studio. While Arri developed its range of 'silent blimp' cameras - The Arri BL 2, BL 3 and BL 4 series

and now the Arri 535 which made Sync Sound possible, Indian Tanu Weds Manu filmmakers unlike the West preferred to continue with the method of dubbing and 'Post-Synchronized' Sound. A Filmmaker Tanu Weds Manu faces a like Shyam Benegal who has used Sync Sound in all his films was a lone exception. And being a Filmmaker treading the constant battle as it unfolds on screen. Since the main road not taken, mainstream Indian Cinema took no notice of his attempts with Sync Sound. To be fair to Indian storyline is wafer thin and Mainstream Filmmakers, perhaps part of the reason could be the working system of the Indian Film Industry which some...

unfortunately works in a most chaotic manner due to the star system. Sync Sound requires a lot more discipline and the Nobel Chor producer lucky to get the actor's dates for the shoot would prefer taking the easier method to get as much shooting as he The former Left Front-ruled can while the star is available. Here is where Lagaan comes in. Shot completely on a difficult location yet using Synch West Bengal Government declared the case of Tagore’s Sound, Lagaan offers hope for the more regular use of this technique in commercial Indian cinema. But even how feasible Nobel Medal that went missing is the use of Sync Sound given our set up? What are its advantages? Its disadvantages? Here's what some of the Film in 2004 a...

Industry personell who have used Sync Sound had to say... Vaastupurush Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Aamir Khan (Producer/Actor) Sukhtankar began their In Lagaan we have used Sync Sound for the first time. I was advised against using Sync Sound for Lagaan, but I decided journey in filmmaking with documentary and short films more than 25 years...

Feature to give it a try. However this too was possible only Ilayaraja after Arri 535, a silent blimp camera, arrived at Ilayaraja is undoubtedly one of Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. I believe it is most the greatest music directors that Indian cinema has ever favourable for an artist, as it enhances their seen. He ... performance and they can successfully record both emotions: sound and mime, and also avoid MG Ramachandran The height of emotional unattainable repeating of sentiment in a vacuumed response that 'MGR' could dubbing studio. Certainly Sync Sound will become a evoke was evident when in much preferred way of working especially amongst 1987 during a critical... artists, as it directly results in an enhanced Ellis R Dungan performance. However, as a producer I feel it An American consequences in an increased expenditure as cinematographer, born in Ohio on May 11, 1909, a graduate compared to a dubbed film. But in the long run it of UCLA and the American does even out. I personally always prefer Sync Sound to dubbed sound. Ins...

Om Puri (Actor) I have always worked in Sync Sound films both abroad and in India in Satyajit Ray's Sadgati and Shyam Benegal's Item on the Agenda Sushman. However our does industry does lack adequate Sync Sound infrastructure. Compared to shooting in India, we You were supposed to have been immortal... find the locations abroad much quieter and hence congenial for Sync Sound. Nagesh Kukunoor's Bollywood Calling was Festival/Felicitation Fever in Kolkata shot in Sync Sound in a controlled studio environment in Hyderabad film city. But in Bombay Sync Sound is highly The Tyranny of the Terabyte http://www.upperstall.com/content/sync-sound-and-indian-cinema Page 1 of 4 Sync Sound and Indian Cinema | Upperstall.Com 29/02/12 2:30 PM

challenging. Form an actor's perspective dubbing is tedious and un attached to their performance on the screen. Sync Ray's Real Women Sound helps sustain a coherent and natural presentation.

Nagesh Kukunoor (Filmmaker) The Indian locations are a problem for Sync Sound film due to its extraneous sounds. However it's a myth that Sync Sound increases the budget of a film. It saves tremendously in Post Production an important aspect often over looked while budgeting. These days Bollywood films are controlled by actor's time and dates. When artist knows that this is the final version of the shot and that they don't have to re-revive the emotions 3 or 6 or 9 months later, they start enjoying doing it. The final output of the film, in terms of performances, is unparalleled. Sync Sound is not at all limiting. In fact quite the contrary: it liberates the performance of the artist. Definitely, it helps promote increased professionalism and discipline on the sets, which is usually absent in our Film Industry. Had I my way I would prefer using Sync Sound in all my films. I think it's not yet acceptable in India due to it's demands of discipline from actors and crew alike. This technique can certainly be promoted if the Director and Producer make a call to understand that Sync Sound is as good as, if not better than dubbed sound.

Dev Benegal (Filmmaker)

I used Sync Sound in English August in 1993. I wasn't aware then of the extensive use of Sync Sound in India. I believe that my film was fist time digital stereo Sync Sound was used in an Indian motion picture. Sync Sound breathes life into a FILM UPPER 10 film the way nothing else can, therefore one cannot consider any monetary constraints. It does require total and complete

belief from the producers, directors, actors and the entire crew. Time is saved making a Sync Sound film. I don't have to Aparajito go into the dubbing studio and tear my hair over a poorly dubbed track and then spend hours syncing that back to the Nanban actors lip movement. It might take longer for the initial setting up but when I have my take I am assured of a united Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya performance. I think the infrastructure is growing and indicates a potential boom. Sync Sound unites the cast and crew Ekk Deewana Tha and facilitates smooth functioning. I would urge all filmmakers to begin using this method, which is actually an untapped Nenu Naa Rakshasi gold mine. Gunaah

Ashwin Balsavar (Sound Recordist) Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha Chaar Din ki Chandni Sync Sound texture is very realistic and cannot be reproduced in a Dubbing Studio and the actor's performances can never be repeated while dubbing either. Dubbing anyway never gives 100 percent Lip Sync. Dolby Digital, Non-linear Aayirathil Oruvan Bhorer Pakhi editing, better microphones and Audio Workstations provide efficient technology and facilitate better Post Production. In a Sync Sound film, a recordist holds just as much importance as the cameraman and hence there is appropriate co- operation within the crew. The final output in the theatre makes the film look and feel real. Films have always been Sync Jodi Breakers Sound before Arriflex arrived post World War II and these films have been accepted for it's sound quality and people have Ekk Deewana Tha enjoyed it's realistic quality of sound. Dubbing is time consuming, patience testing and is an exercise in futility. Sync Yamla Pagla Deewana Sound save time and sounds better. Big banners should adopt the use of Sync Sound and make it a norm. Shala Rajan Kothari (Cameraman) Nobel Chor Film making itself is a co-operative venture and the more you co-operate the better the results. One needs to have a crew Ek Main aur Ekk Tu geared up for a Sync Sound shoot. It takes a mindset to get used to Sync Sound films and more production houses and Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya directors should strive for it. If films like Salaam Bombay and Perfect Murder can be shot on the streets of Bombay in Sync Saat Pake Bandha Sound why can't we? Mr. Shyam Benegal has successfully used Sync Sound in most of his films. Also, people from a Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani Theatre background have better voice modulation and projection on stage. There is certainly a need for the mainstream Krrish artists to develop a similiar voice culture. Once the artists realise the saving of time money and energy they will fall in line. Now, after working for so long with Mr. Shyam Benegal I have become an assiduous believer in Sync Sound. Yamla Pagla Deewana Shyam Benegal (Filmmaker) Ekk Deewana Tha I have used Sync since my first film. Seiki, a Japanese version of the Mitchell's silent camera, has been in extensive use in Ek Main aur Ekk Tu all my films. I have shot in Sync Sound right from Ankur (1973) onwards. We had Feature Agneepath to use blimp insulations for shooting in Sync with Arriflex 2C. In spite the machine Shala sounds in the camera, we have used it successfully. Dubbing is preferred only Jodi Breakers when the location is inconducive to doing Sync Sound. The immediate advantage 100% Love is the significant reduction in Post Production time and the performance of actors Saat Pake Bandha is totally integrated. Dubbing lacks the precise ambiance and distance perspective. Ajab Prem ki Ghazab Kahani The economic advantage is that it saves time and money. Indian films witness a lot Gali Gali Chor Hai of noise on the set and for a Sync Sound film, reduction of noise level helps actors and crew to concentrate. The most desirable sound recordist has an understanding of quality and to extract the best possible result. Actors prefer Sync Sound as well. They perform in totality; dialogues and mime cannot be divided. It not only saves their precious time but also helps them to focus attention. There is plenty of infrastructure and equipment available in India on location and in Post Production in India to shoot a Sync Sound film. I will continue using Sync Sound in all my films and strictly recommend it to all other Filmmakers as well.

Manas Choudhury (Sound Recordist) Sync Sound needs complete co-operation from all departments especially from the artists as this is the final result. I have found that in spite of technical hold ups and glitches the actors once convinced do co-operate. Concerning infrastructure on location and in Post Production, we have best equipments available these days. We have adequate software for Post Production work for a Sync Sound film. There is however a need of increased awareness towards Sync Sound. Unable to differentiate between Sync sound and dubbed sound, cinema projectors in most remote areas don't lend necessary technical support towards producing the desired sound quality. Resulting in a lack of standardisation in majority of the http://www.upperstall.com/content/sync-sound-and-indian-cinema Page 2 of 4 Sync Sound and Indian Cinema | Upperstall.Com 29/02/12 2:30 PM

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