You might think that the boom operator has an easy job. That he just stands there holding up the microphone. You'd be wrong. They have a fairly complicated job that requieres physical strength and delicate hand movements. They must point the tip of the boom to the talents mouth. If there are two subjects talking then they must move it back and forth to catch each line given by the actors. To do this they must know when someone will deliver a line, so they must study the script and pay close attention during rehearsal. But there's another problem. When holding the pole, you must be careful to not rub your fingers on it or let the cable bang on it. This can cause loud banging sound you don't want and difficult to remove. Another helpful tip i learned was that you can also hold the boom below and point it upward. However, it isn't recommended if there is AC up in the ceiling or you're outside.
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