Dialogue Editing

Glossary 339
Dual-mono Two parallel audio channels containing exactly the same information.
Compare with stereo or split-track recordings, where the two channels contain
different information.
Dubber A playback-only mag machine used to reproduce sprocketed sound elements
during a mix.
EBU (European Broadcasting Union) A standards organization (and more) for
European radio and television. “EBU timecode” refers to the 25 fps timecode
used in PAL (phase alternate line) and SECAM (séquentiel couleur à mémoire)
countries.
Edit group A function in digital audio workstations (DAWs) that allows you to link
a number of tracks so that they behave as a group. Mono, solo, and editing commands
on any track within the group will affect all of them.
EDL (edit decision list) A list generated by nonlinear fi lm workstations and offl ine
video editing systems that describes each event in an edited fi lm reel, TV program,
and so on. The information it contains includes the source of each shot and
its location within the program and possibly an identifi cation of scenes and takes.
EDLs are vital tools for dialogue editors looking for alternate takes of a line.
Exhibition print The mass-produced prints of a fi lm shipped to theaters for public
viewing, comprised of reels of approximately 2000 feet (about 600 meters) in
length.
FFOA (fi rst frame of action) The fi rst frame of meaningful picture of a reel of edited
fi lm. In other words, the fi rst frame past the head leader.
Final mix The ultimate combining of a fi lm’s sound elements. Typically, the mixing
process begins with the dialogue premix, followed by other premixes if deemed
necessary and the budget allows. The fi nal mix uses the premixes as playback
sources, along with remaining unmixed sound elements, to create a fi nished
soundtrack.
First answer print The fi rst print made of a fi lm after negative cutting. In most
cases, this print is mute. In some fi lm cultures, this silent fi rst answer print is
called a “blacktrack answer print.”
FLEx (Film Log EDL Exchange) fi le Developed by da Vinci Systems, a fi le protocol
for transferring fi lm-related information to and from videotape and nonlinear
editing systems. With FLEx (or Avid’s ALE) fi les, data on fi lm negative, telecine
transfer, audio, and the like (all forms of metadata) can be stored for later use in
negative cutting, retransfer, and sound fi nishing.
Focus group A “man on the street” public audience assembled to watch and
comment on an unfi nished fi lm. The focus group is becoming increasingly
important in determining the direction, if not the fate, of a fi lm.
Foley “Live” sound effects recorded sync-to-picture and later edited for fi nesse.
Foley effects commonly include footsteps, clothing rustle, and chair squeaks,
but may include mechanical sounds, door squeaks, and unrealistic sounds.
Fullcoat This is 35 mm magnetic fi lm that’s completely covered with oxide on one
side. Depending on the head stack used, you can record up to six channels onto
one fullcoat.