Introduction to Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)

Sometimes it’s just not possible to get clean dialogue on set – that’s when ADR comes into play. In this course we’ll look at the history of ADR or looping and tackle the process of doing ADR on a short film. Then take your turn by shooting a short film which you will completely ADR.

If you have any further questions be sure to check out our questions page on Filmmaker IQ:

[TheJoebus]

That Snakes on a Plane clip was unintentionally hilarious.

[bluenetmarketing]

Your practical and useful knowledge is beyond most other youtube channels by far. Thanks for the videos. Ultimately, everything that happens has to support the "story". Story is everything. Each fragment of each scene is a little story itself that has to fit inside the story of the film. Keeping that in mind with everything everyone does on set, or in ADR, keeps the continuity and gives self-direction, meaning, and context to every effort.

[guillaumeerard]

This has to be the best channel on YouTube!

[JesusChristSaves]

'' I did not hit her, It's not true, It's bullshit I did not hit her, I did naaat Hi Mark ''

The Room - ADR at its best.

[montage]

That was a funny scene from Snakes on a Plane. Hahaha.
This video makes me think of many scenes in crowded restaurants where the main actors are speaking and everyone else is simply pantomiming conversations in the background.
The digital age has made so many aspects of movie making ‘easier’.
Orson Welles and his crew were master radio producers long before he directed film.
Thank you for posting.
 Another thumbs up!

[ihabhassan]

John, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH fro the great lessons and lectures that you give on this lovely page! I do not know any words more than thanks to express my appreciation. Thanks a lot my friend!

[ThinkingAboutCameras]

Many thanks for this extremely helpful video. Thinking in terms of ADR as an option where sound recording could hold back the flow of a production is liberating!

[romanbruni]

brilliant 'intro to adr' johnHess... loved the twist on casablanca...

[tenchimod]

I've had good luck doing ADR for my projects. A bit more work, but it worked out. I rigged up an ADR system using my PS4 and played the relevant clips and had the talent listen via headphones. Minimal bleed-through from the original audio and it worked out well enough for a short film.

[jonconklinfilms]

This was the most helpful video on ADR that I was able to find. Thank you!

[raphael_blanco]

You are great. I was just looking at what is ADR. In this video I also got to learn a little better about the film industry and many other things I didn’t know so thank you for the time and effort you spent to make this video.

[Genshi]

Just discovered your channel through NoFIlmSchool.com and I got to say, very impressed with your videos so far. Very informative, well thought out, easy to follow. You've got a new fan! (and subscriber.)

[DanMDL]

Dude, I just have to congratulate you on that short film. It was hilarious!

[devonboling]

Awesome! This totally negates my previous comment. Thanks for your patience, really happy with your channel.

[Aesir]

Great video, great history of the practice I really enjoyed that. Very good explanation of the concept and a brilliant how to.

[Windkind]

Regarding your mix, I have a tip (I work in Audio Postproduction): it is gernerally viewed as bad practice to not have the audio centered, at least over here in Europe. This is not a huge thing and I am usually not a big fan of such rules, but it might seem "wrong" for a few people in the audience. Speech is what the Center Channel in 5.1 was invented for, because it gives the illusion the actors on the silver screen are the source of the sounds they produce.

[lukab]

"Replace a word or two from previous lessons", good one :D

[themagbros]

Great lesson !!    And the social network video is simply awesome !!!   Well Done sir !

[DSLRguide]

this truly is a great series! I noticed you had significant panning on the dialogue in your Casablanca parody. Is this something you do for most of your projects?

[Wes_Jones]

What a great video! I learn so much from Filmmaker IQ. Thanks!