Yeah, I’m an AV tech and I was going to say this is less an issue with outdoor movies and more a matter of people generally not understanding that a) audio quality contributes more to a good watching experience than video, and b) audio is more complicated to get right than video. Not necessarily difficult, it just requires a little more learning. (For example, recognizing the difference between what’s actually too loud and what’s just not balanced.)
Lol yeah, that’s fair. I should add that I was speaking more within the context of a typical outdoor movie night. There’s no video routing or switching, hardly any considerations of formats or frame rates. Pretty much just a laptop and a projector, maybe some quick lap through the picture controls if someone really knows and cares that much. I’ve speced out full multi-site switching rigs with broadcast and IMAG so I know video can get into the weeds just as much as audio. 😅
I’ve done some outdoor sound setups for events.
I take pride in the fact that no one ever said it was too quiet.
All it takes is a willingness to turn the volume up and professional grade sound equipment.
How do you make sure their butts stay wet or is that the job of a totally different person?
If the volume is high enough there won’t be a dry butt in the house
That’s something a dude can take pride in
Yeah, I’m an AV tech and I was going to say this is less an issue with outdoor movies and more a matter of people generally not understanding that a) audio quality contributes more to a good watching experience than video, and b) audio is more complicated to get right than video. Not necessarily difficult, it just requires a little more learning. (For example, recognizing the difference between what’s actually too loud and what’s just not balanced.)
I’m also an AV tech, more on the video side, and I’m fighting the urge to cuss you out. “Audio is more difficult” 🙄
Lol yeah, that’s fair. I should add that I was speaking more within the context of a typical outdoor movie night. There’s no video routing or switching, hardly any considerations of formats or frame rates. Pretty much just a laptop and a projector, maybe some quick lap through the picture controls if someone really knows and cares that much. I’ve speced out full multi-site switching rigs with broadcast and IMAG so I know video can get into the weeds just as much as audio. 😅
Also never underestimate the importance of a sound check with as many mobile sound dampeners as possible.
And chairs rather than the wet ground