Recording Document : Done

The entire recording plan we had for each vehicle we knew would be available has now been completed. So besides a few sounds, such as the MLRS turret traversing (which we couldn't get because it didn't work on the driver training variant we had), we're doing very well. Tomorrow, we're ceasing the opportunity to record a lot of the newer vehicles held at Warminster. We'll have the pleasure of meeting our newest MA, [R-DEV]Strima, who will also be our driver for the day.

For tonight, we're going to take it easy and head back over to Lulworth for some simulation fun ;)

[R-Dev]Jaymz

keine zeit, keine zeit... // time's scarce

hier geht es wirklich von einem event zum naechsten...
Gestern haben wir die Aufnahmen fuer den Challenger 2 MBT fertiggestellt und am Vormittag hatten wir dann doch noch die moeglichkeit bei den Schiessuebungen einer Challenger 2 crew dabeizusein. Ich war mit meinem setup am Anfang der Range geblieben um die Ambient sounds von dort aus aufzunehmen. Der Tank stand ca 1 km von diesem Punkt entfernt und trotzdem war der Schusssound an meinem Standort immernoch unglaublich intensiv.
Heute waren der AS90 Artilleriepanzer und der MLRS Missle Launcher an der Reihe. Nachher statten wir noch der hier ansaessigen Mediaabteilung einen Besuch ab um deren Arbeit kennen zu lernen, aber auch um unsere bisherigen Aufnahmen von hier vorzufuehren.
Heute gibt es leider keine Bilder, weil ich gerade an einem Prepaid-Internetcomputer hier im Camp sitze, der keinerlei USB verbindungen zulaesst.
Von Sonntag an, wenn ich wieder zu Hause bin, wird es jede Menge Videos, Fotos und Soundsamples unserer Aufnahmen geben. Falls das hier uebhaupt gewuenscht wird...
Sagt mir doch bitte in einem Comment zu meinem post, gerne auch in Deutsch, ob der geneigte Mitleser uebhaupt an weiteren Fotos und Videos interessiert ist.. ;)

bis zum naechsten Update

cheers

[R-DEV]sofad

//

We're really constantly going from one event to another around here
Yesterday we finished the recordings with the Challenger 2 MBT and in the morning we had the opportunity to experience a shooting exercise of a Challenger 2 crew. I stayed at one end of the range with my setup to record the ambient sounds from there. The tank was about 1 km away from that point and yet the noise of the shots was still incredibly intense at my location.
Today we recorded the AS90 artillery tank and the MLRS missile launcher. Later we visited the local media department to get to know their work, but also to present our recordings so far.
Today there's no pictures sadly, because I'm sitting at a prepaid-internet computer here in the camp, which doesnt allow any USB connections.
From sunday on, when I'm back home again, there will be alot of videos, photos and sound samples from the trip. That is, IF any of you guys want to see those, let me know in the comments, can also be in German :)

see you next update

cheers

Translated by Spec_Operator and [R-CON]creepin

Yo, just got back from Bovington, the others have given a pretty good rundown of whats been happening, so I'm just going to add whats been missing, pictures! The British Army does a lot of things well, but unfortunately fast free internet doesen't seem to be one of them. So until the rest of the guys get back into the real world, heres whats been happening. This is the Warrior we recorded first.




[R-DEV]Sofads Central Command. All the static mics were controlled from here, such as those in the picture above. Although this required power to run, and took a little longer to set up, virtually unlimited space and up to 8 stereo tracks meant it was well worth it. Sofad is a super chilled guy who is doing a great job and I'm confident we'll have got some good recordings from this setup.



Next we move onto our mobile recordist, the mysterious developer [NO-TAG]Tom. Born 'Reg Johnson' in 1978 he escaped a federal penitentiary after being wrongfully mistaken for convicted killer Ian Huntley. Today, still wanted by the government, he survives as a sonic bounty hunter, capturing anything that revs, roars, explodes or self destructs. If you have a problem, and no one else can help, he wont either, but he might record it.

Last but most certainly not least, we have [R-DEV]Jaymz and [R-DEV]Twisted Helix. Jaymz was in charge of the running of the recording. Through a large megaphone, his soothing Irish lilt graced the start of every take, on every microphone, all day, every day. You will be hearing it very soon. He also kept the notes, kept the driver happy and informed (one of the most important bits) as well as setting up mics, getting on the boom and recording inside the vehicles. He is also very slow at eating, and due to the standard military half hour being insufficient for his extensive ruminations, has yet to finish a whole meal. However, he is a top guy so I'll let him off. [R-DEV]Twisted Helix, huge excitable Scot, says fuck a lot, runs around a lot when excited, all round excellent guy. Once everything else was set up, his main task was running the Zoom mobile recorder (in the above photo)) making sure it got everywhere it needed to be, be it the inside of a Trojan, or to record a challenger crew arguing about how to put a round in the barrel. Priceless. Expect a lot more good stuff from him later in the week.



This is the night fire exercise that we recorded the 30mm cannon on. It was incredibly wet and windy, so Tom and Rob were unleashed with their mobile recorders and lurked about in the dark looking for tight sonic angles. After everyone finished recording I chucked the camera on one of their tripods and managed to get this picture in the gale.



Finally, this is a lucky picture I got of the Challenger 2 firing its main gun this morning. Yes, it is really loud....

[R-DEV]Drav

Challenger 2 Day today, and luckily we managed to have the weather on our side. The first round down range was at 10am, and we where done an hour later with some great stuff.

I am sure the guys will comment more on that, needless to say, they where all shocked at the actual sound of this beast.

Back into camp, and we said goodbye to [R-DEV]drav, and Tom, who had to leave for another job. I'll take this oppurtunity to say thanks to the pair of them, it was a pleasure working with you, and we hope to see you soon.
Back in camp, we heard some small arms firing, so I took the guys down to the ranges there. Turns out it was an old pal from RM Poole - SBS, So I had a word and got the lads on the range to record a bunch of UKSF - SBS guys doing some snapshooting with Diemaco C8 carabines and Sig Pistols. Of course I could not allow them to take pictures, but we now have the sounds.

The afternoon was spent with the one and only Challenger 2, to record the engine sounds, and by 4.30pm, we where done. They are now relaxing in their rooms, and I plan to pick them up at 6.30pm, to take them to Lulworth - Gunnery School, where we have the whole evening to record all the other intricate sounds a CR2 makes - Hatches etc, etc. Also a live demonstration of the "Hunter / Killer" mode is lined up for them.

All in all a great day, and I am sure the team will blog a little more about the detail.

Bye for now


[R-DEV]UK_Force

Day 2 in the Project Reality House !!


Well it's just gone Midnight, and I am finally showered and home. Long days are now the norm, and they are flying by, with lots being done.

You would already think the team have been together for years, everything is running smoothly, and everyone is getting on together like best pals, which is a real bonus.

With some very good results so far, and being ahead of schedule, we may even have time for some bonus recordings if all goes to plan. I have even managed to make up flasks of coffee and tea at 0600, with my eyes half open !!

At this point I have to mention that unfortunatley the team have come to a unanimous decision that [R-DEV]Twisited Helix will never become a "Rommel", after watching him and [R-DEV]Jaymz on the CR2 Crew simulator destroy a freindly Callsign, and show no mercy at all. [R-DEV]sofad on the other hand (Herr Efficient), passed the CR2 Gunners test with ease. What it did show however to all the team was the fact that doing it for "real" is a little tougher than sat behind a PC on an FPS game !!

Quotes of the day:

[R-DEV]sofad after the recording of the Trojan:

"What a Monster ..... That will be my ringtone"

[R-DEV]Twisted Helix, during the Live fire shoot:

"Thats ..... like .....LOUD"

[R-DEV]drav after the night shoot had finished (22.40)

Do you think we can get a beer still ?


[R-DEV]Jaymz all day long:

This is (vehicle) .. start / stop idle ..... ACTION



I must admit the guys got their own back though, as I was the "chosen one" to be the actor for the foot sounds, and ended up walking and running, on Gravel / Tarmac and heather/long grass ...... they then decided they wanted a recording of this with me "crawling through the grass" .......... Thanks lads !!


Stay tuned for more updates throughout the week.




[R-DEV]UK_Force

Well hi there folks, a late blog but we have not had time nor internet access til now. Just a quick one , as internet explorer just erased my last effort all because I pressed the back button.

We arrived on sunday, got shown about and got ourselves settled in. Monday we met Mark Lacey, senior artist for BIA, who came down specially from Mars to greet us (well he had other business on Earth, but he will be gracing us with his extra terrestrial presence for the week ... see photo). A nice friendly guy, who is a mine of information on all things VBS and Arma. Infact everyone here has been incredibly friendly, especially our drivers.

On monday we recorded the Warrior and Warthog driven by Ryan, and the Scimitar and Panther driven Duane. On Tuesday we set up on the CR2 ranges to record the Challenger, but unfortunately the mist came in and they couldn't see the targets ... so that was that, and we headed back to base to record the Bulldog driven by Barry Rose (aka Sir Rose), the Trojan (which had us all wetting ourselves at this 1800 hp MONSTER) driven byPhill, and a Landrover driven by our very own [R-DEV]UK_Force, who has treated us like Royalty while we are here. Sorting out no end of red tape, and showing us round the local area and history. Stuart Paterson has also been with us a lot and taken us under his wing tonight to show us the army simulators (we will let you know about that later).

And we would all like to send a big happy birthday to Mick, who lent us a Zoom recorder ... which has litterally proved invaluable so far, in allowing us to get recordings in tight and constricted spaces.

Anyway running out of time ... so its bye for now.

[R-DEV] Twisted Helix

besser spaet als nie...// Better late than never

Mittlerweile ist nun schon Dienstag Abend und vom eigentlich Plan eines Blogeintrages pro Tag muss zu dieser zeit leider immernoch Abstand genommen werden. //

It's already tuesday evening and I still have to take my distance from my earlier ambition to do a blog post per day.

Der Grund ist simpel, es gibt hier einfach nirgends eine brauchbare Internetverbindung. Und falls doch kann man garantiert keine Fotos von der Cam hochladen... //

The reason is simple, useful internet connection is nowhere to be found, and if there is one it's not nearly sufficent to upload pics from the camera.

Im moment sind wir gerade im Buero eines freundlichen Panzerschiessstandoffiziers, wo wir seine Inrternetanbindung kurz nutzen koennen.

Hier also ein kurzes update von mir. //

Right now we're in the office of a friendly tank shooting range officer, he was so kind to let us use his Internet connection for a bit. So here's a little update from my side.

Am sonntag sind wir gut angekommen und [R-DEV]UK_Force hat uns das Camp gezeigt etc.. //

We arrived on Sunday without any problems and [R-DEV]UK_Force then showed us around the camp etc..

Der Montag begann in der frueh mit den vorbereitungen fuer unsere erste Aufnahmesession.

Und die Aufnahmen vom Warrior, Scimitar, Panther und Warthog sind, nach dem ersten hoeren nach zu urteilen, auch recht gut gelungen. :) //

Monday morning began early for us lot for the first recording sessions with the Warrior, Scimitar, Panther and Warthog, and listening to the results it all seems to have worked pretty well.

Heute waren wir dann am fruehen Morgen auf dem Schiessstand der Challenger2 Panzer, wo wir dessen Schiessuebungen aufnehmen wollten. Leider spielte das Wetter nicht wirklich mit, es war zu nebelig im Zielgebiet, sodass die Schuetzen ihre ziele nicht richtig sehen konnten.

Am nachmittag nahmen wir dann, zurueck im Camp, den FV 432, den Landrover und ein wahres 1800 PS Monster, den Trojan, ein Engeneering Fahrzeug das auf dem Chassis des Challenger2 aufsetzt, auf. Das Ding bringt wahrliche Monstersounds zustande, die einem fast Angst und Bange werden lassen.. //

Early this morning we where on the Challenger 2 shooting range trying to record the live ammo training. This didn't work out, the weather didn't play nice and the tank crew couldn't see their target. Back in the camp that afternoon we too the FV 432, Landrover and the 1800 HP monster engineering vehicle called Trojan. The Trojan is based on the chassis of the Challenger 2 and get's loud enough to even scare grown men.

Jetzt, hier in der Scimitar/Warrior Shootingrange, werden wir erst einen Blick auf VBS2, die militaerische Simulationssoftware von den ARMA2 Machern, werfen. Mark Lacey der Chefentwickler von VBS2 (Bohemia Interactive) begleitet uns diese Woche in Bovington auch. oh, ich muss los, soeben hat das Nachtschiessen begonnen.... Schnell noch ein paar Fotos (die Internetanbindung hier ist wirklich langsam, deswegen nur zwei Bilder) //

Now here at the Scimitar/Warrior shooting range we're gonna take look at VBS2, the military simulation based on ARMA2. Mark Lacey the chief developer of VBS2 (Bohemia Interactive) went along with our trip to Bovington and will be with us during the entire week.

Oh, gotta go, the shooting at night training just begun, just 2 quick pics because the internet is too slow.

...zwei Stunden speater...

So, nun sind wir vom Nachtschiessen zureuck. Ich habe eine paar wirklich beeindruckende HD Videos aufgenommen, LaserStarWars like Tracers ;), die ich aber erst naechste Woche, wenn ich wieder zu hause bin, online stellen kann.

Das wars erstmal fuer heute, hier draengeln schon alle...

keine Ahnung wann es das neachste Update gibt, das haengt hier leider von der Internetsituation ab... :/

bis dahin

[R-DEV]sofad //

so, 2 hours later we're back from the shooting range. I got a lot of great HD video footage, those tracers look like Lasers from star wars :), I'll upload the vid next week, when I'm back home. And that's it from me for today, the others are already waiting for my place. I don't know what i'll have in the next update, but I guess that comes down the the connectivity I'll get.

cheers

Translated by [R-CON]creepin