BOOM TECHNIQUE

Boompole - How to handle


- To reduce Handling noise, grip the pole firmly but not rightly
- Avoid excess hand or finger movement

- Some boom operators wear gloves to reduce finger sticking

- Hold the boom parallel to the floor and high above your head

- Keep your arms closed to your head, like a capital “H”

- Try to position the microphone as close as possible to the action

- Be very careful not to include the mic in the shot