Since learning about ADR, and having no idea that almost 90-100% of dialogue in big budget films is ADR, I now can’t watch ANYTHING without thinking about it. I notice it in everything I watch! It’s almost a curse 😂
It's not that much. No where near. Based on my own experience of sound recording on low budget features and with today's current hardware and software tech I'd estimate it's no more than 20%.. If that. We can do clean ups in post now that we couldn't do 10 years ago.
Film makers who fervently resist ADR are in my opinion inexperienced film makers. Having said that though, I think ADR is antiquated. Grabbing wild lines on set is a much better option. I haven't done an ADR session in years.
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Hi, I need help. My class has a project we only have 7-9 weeks to do, and it's the shooting of 2 30-40 minute videos, and I was given the unfortunate pleasure of being the director. I want to know if it's possible or okay to do ADR for only certain scenes, and use mics for others, since doing ADR for all is simply not possible with the time we have. I was told not, but I honestly don't want the films to sound as bad as most productions in this country sound, and I was pretty skeptical to the idea that it couldn't be done properly (I know switching ADR and mic between shots is a no, but I mean between scenes. Just making sure that's clear). So can I?
It is possible to do ADR for certain scenes. But it is still a significant time investment in post production so it sounds realistic. I'd first try to get good sound during production. But if that's not totally possible, then make sure the time you will need is added to the production schedule. Remember, you need to get all the on screen talent back to record their lines and then some post work to make it sound like they were actually there. Totally doable and if you have it in mind from the start (like you do) then you can be prepared for the work later.
