Sound Speeds

Film Immunity or Cinematic Immunity is a common joke used by people in the film industry suggesting they're immune from certain laws.

The answer to the question boom operators are asked most often.

When you're shooting a scene and you need everyone to be quiet.

When you're in the Sound Department and you're confident in your ability to capture room tone.

When the AD wants a few more minutes to get a shot but the crew isn't having it.

When you're confident in the time code you're outputting.

When you're the Best Boom Operator (Available).

When the film crew on set needs a few more minutes.

When the Sound Department is holding up the whole set.

When you're the Best Sound Utility (Available).

When the DP wants to do a wide and tight shot at the same time.

When there isn't time left for that last scene on the callsheet.