tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035Thu, 15 May 2008 11:11:18 +0000http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/maryblog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)Blogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-7542559266506306024Thu, 15 May 2008 11:07:00 +00002008-05-15T12:11:18.852+01:00Hold me tight"Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go" is about to have two screenings on BBC4, it will at some point also be broadcast on BBC2. It's a feature length documentary I worked on about the Mulberry Bush School in Oxfordshire. I won't repeat everything here, so to find out all about it check out some of my other blog entries and the home page of my website. Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go (Documentary)Starting: 22:00 http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/05/hold-me-tight-tv-broadcast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-8936218924678644382Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:47:00 +00002008-04-22T11:09:10.357+01:00programmesLeo ReganThe Doctor Who Hears VoicesMadThis programme was always set to be a cause for debate, bringing up as it does some important issues around the treatment of mental illness and the diagnosis of schizophrenia in particular. Reviews and comment Times online Guardian Mirror Telegraph Expert Family Lawhttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/reviews-doctor-who-hears-voices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-449089989905202422Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:12:00 +00002008-04-22T11:17:51.507+01:00programmesLeo ReganThe Doctor Who Hears VoicesMad"A young NHS hospital doctor called “Ruth” is suspended because she is suffering from depression. She does not tell her employers that she is also hearing a voice in her head, telling her to kill herself. To do so would mean dismissal and probably get her sectioned. She turns to Rufus May, an unorthodox NHS psychiatrist* who rejects the use of medication. He believes such voices are full of http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/tonight-doctor-who-hears-voices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-3259815216741194947Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:12:00 +00002008-04-18T22:18:57.165+01:00New equipment showcase 1 May 2008 - 12.30pm - 6.30pm, Arnolfini, Bristol Pinknoise-Systems Ltd, an equipment hire and sales company, are holding a trade/equipment show at Arnolfini in Bristol to showcase new technology for location sound recording including new hard disc recorders and radio mics. Pinknoise-Systems deal mainly with location sound for film and TV kit, and also some video equipment http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/sound-equipment-show-in-bristol.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-475703828219238812Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:44:00 +00002008-04-17T09:53:11.622+01:00Things that work744T788T I like the look of this, it's the new hard disc recorder from Sound Devices. 8 tracks this time, four of them with XLR input. It builds on what is good about the 744T and adds useful features like USB keyboard support. I've yet to see one "in the flesh" and the UK price could be a high at the moment but it looks like a fabulous machine. More info and pictures of all the panels can be found on http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/we-like-sound-devices-788t.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-7591866580913381210Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:47:00 +00002008-04-16T17:14:11.129+01:00The Doctor Who Hears VoicesMadA dialogue with myself <!--proximic_content_on-->When Ruth began hearing voices, she turned to a controversial drug-free therapy programme. Now, her story is told in a powerful TV film, says Jeremy Laurance<!--proximic_content_off--> Channel 4 Actress Ruth Wilson playing junior doctor Ruth for 'The Doctor Who Hears http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/independent-article-doctor-who-hears.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-1340222684410716898Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:33:00 +00002008-04-17T09:54:25.514+01:00The Doctor Who Hears VoicesMadRufus is a maverick psychologist who thinks there’s nothing wrong with hearing voices… Ruth is a junior doctor hearing a voice telling her to kill Rufus… Ruth RUTH WILSON casting directors CROWLEY & POOLE first assistant director MELANIE HESELTINE art director DANIELA FAGGIO costume designer IAIN MACAULAY sound recordist MARY MILTON production designer MATTHEW BUTTON line producer NICK WADE http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/doctor-who-hears-voices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-4913421232933954316Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:08:00 +00002008-04-08T18:10:48.969+01:00Johnny KingdomTransmission dates have moved slightly and there is still time to see the last couple of episodes in the current Johnny Kingdom series. Johnny's New Kingdom (Nature)Starting: 20:30 on Tuesday 8th April. Duration: 30 minutes Showing on BBC 2 West (2). [find out more on this programme from the DigiGuide Library] Johnny's New Kingdom (Nature)Starting: 01:20 on Friday 11th April. Duration: 30 http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/johnny-kingdom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-6688924814442000296Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:38:00 +00002008-04-07T23:59:33.382+01:00SkinsSome of new Unseen Skins are up on YouTube. I worked on a few of them and this is one of my favourites: Some of the others I recorded are here below: Maxxie Audition Christmas Special Cassandra - love this one, apart from the noisy bit there was no time to re-do!http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/unseen-skins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-52977962496749339Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:15:00 +00002008-04-07T23:25:50.513+01:00travelAfter an interesting talk with a customs official at the dreaded Heathrow Terminal 5 on Friday I wanted to say a few things about international carnets. If you have not come across them before, this is why you need them. When you take camera or sound equipment out of the UK for a shoot you will need to be able to prove to customs on your return that you have brought all the same equipment back - http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/04/some-words-about-carnets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-7016408153036037184Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:42:00 +00002008-03-29T15:26:13.574ZThings that worktechnology744T BWAV Lister, Reader and Writer for Apple Mac OSX are three excellent audio file management utilities from Quesosoft. The Writer and Lister are very useful when transfering BWAV files from a hard disk recorder (like my Sound Devices 744T) to a computer before burning to DVD. The Writer allows you to change the Meta Data which goes with each file. You can, for example change the nameshttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/03/bwav-utilities-for-apple-mac.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-6092105492387391686Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:57:00 +00002008-03-27T22:10:40.357ZHold me tightprogrammesHold Me Tight, Let Me Go (PG) Director: Kim Longinotto Starring: The children and staff of the Mulberry Bush school UK, 2007, 1 hour 40 minutes Wednesday 9 April - BAFTA&SWM Special Gala Drinks 7.30pm followed by Screening 8.15 Thursday 10 April 6.00pm Friday 11 11.00am The Courtyard, Hereford From the best British documentary filmmaker of her generation comes this fascinating insight http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/03/borderlines-film-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-3711697823228831564Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:37:00 +00002008-03-24T15:44:31.921ZThings that worktechnology744T On my current documentary project I'm using a combination of equipment that is new to me. It's mostly a "run around" with lots of different characters popping in and out at random so it's mainly been recorded on a boom. I've chosen to use the Sound Devices 744T for my recorder and put the boom straight into that. I can leave it switched on for hours waiting for that important scene http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/03/sound-devices-combo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-3399943994967149892Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:18:00 +00002008-03-23T10:01:08.485ZprogrammesJohnny KingdomThere are three episodes left in the series, most of the sound is by Tony Jones, but some of it is me! March 25th 8.30pm BBC2 Episode Eight - In The Midst Of Life… Summer has finally arrived and Johnny conquers two of his greatest fears – flying and horses! And at his land he’s delighted when a heron visits the pond. Everything is going well until suddenly he receives some shocking news abouthttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/03/johnnys-new-kingdom_23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-3491417969722933151Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:01:00 +00002008-04-22T10:46:58.420+01:00744TprogrammesLeo ReganThe Doctor Who Hears VoicesMadComing soon... To be broadcast on Channel Four during April 2008 The Doctor Who Hears Voices Drama documentary, 70mins Kudos/Ch4 Starring - Ruth Wilson & Rufus May Director of Photography - Johann Perry Sound Recordist - Mary Milton Editor - David Hill Director - Leo Regan Dr Rufus May is a maverick psychologist. He thinks madness is a good thing. Last week Ruth Fielding* came to http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/03/mad-dir-leo-regan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-6753905616504766916Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:54:00 +00002008-03-23T10:03:33.308ZRycote In-VisionThings that worktechnology Rycote have just brought out a new range of shock mounts designed for in vision use. There are several different versions for use with different types of microphone. I tried out the Schoeps CCM version (above) and found the isolation to be very good. The mount has a cable retainer at the back which holds the cable very tight stopping vibration noise being transmitted back up the cable to the http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2008/03/rycote-in-vision-mounts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-188276352223800522Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:33:00 +00002008-03-23T10:33:10.907ZvideoprogrammesSkinsThis is the Christmas Skins I worked on in the run up to Christmas. http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/12/christmas-skins_28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-2834083275700622547Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:01:00 +00002008-03-23T10:08:12.411Zfunhttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/12/happy-christmas-everybody.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-9042948030124555976Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:04:00 +00002008-03-23T10:08:49.605Zfun Rycote make lovely covers for microphones, but Kate from the Nationwide Building Society had been nagging me for something more interesting for months.... Here are the results..... http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/12/furry-microphones.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-6505824833451131794Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:13:00 +00002008-03-23T10:07:23.692ZHold me tightprogrammesHold Me Tight, Let me Go has won the Jury prize at this years International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam. www.idfa.nl www.variety.com/http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/12/idfa-award-for-hold-me-tight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-8104274439632318826Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:55:00 +00002008-03-23T10:09:32.587ZprogrammesSisters in LawDocumentary Spotlights West African 'Sisters In Law' <!-- start inset column --> Vera Ngassa (left) and Beatrice Ntuba Courtesy of Women Make Movies <!-- end of inset column div --> <!-- end inset column / start center column --> Tell Me More, November 27, 2007 · Two women in the West African nation of http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/11/sisters-in-law-us-tv-premiere_28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-4951611150698420143Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:56:00 +00002008-03-23T10:11:54.562ZvideoprogrammesAny dream will dohttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/11/any-dream-will-do-heights-mission.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-3255238851603000745Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:52:00 +00002008-03-23T10:11:20.114ZvideoprogrammesAny dream will dohttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/11/any-dream-will-do-acting-class.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-6963374511835400671Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:34:00 +00002008-03-23T10:12:57.061ZHold me tightprogrammesHold Me Tight, Let Me Go Reviewed By: Paul Griffiths There are some uncomfortable moments in Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go, but if you have patience and persevere the film is both moving and rewarding. That could well be the mantra for the dedicated team of teachers and support workers working at the Mulberry Bush boarding school in Oxford. All the young pupils have been excluded from other schoolshttp://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/11/review-from-eye-for-film.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201449066487825035.post-362644485854140983Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:05:00 +00002008-03-23T10:13:47.144ZHold me tightprogrammes Jason Solomons Sunday November 4, 2007 The Observer Among the documentaries that grabbed my attention was the remarkable Hold Me Tight, Let Me Go by Kim Longinotto, about a school for troublesome children who kick, spit and swear until controlled by the amazing everyday heroics of the teaching staff. It's a very British version of the French hit, Etre et avoir, shot with clarity and human http://www.marymilton.co.uk/sound_site/2007/11/hold-me-tight-let-me-go-observer-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mary)