Wild track, also known as wild sound and wild lines, is an
audio recording intended to be synchronized with film or video but recorded separately. Generally, the term "wild track" refers to sound recorded on the set or location of a film, such as dialogue, sound effects, or
ambient or
environmental noise
Environmental noise is an accumulation of noise pollution that occurs outside. This noise can be caused by transport, industrial, and Sport, recreational activities.
Noise is frequently described as 'unwanted sound'. Within this context, envir ...
gathered without cameras rolling.
Wild tracks of dialogue are often recorded if dialogue could not be properly obtained during filming due to the presence of devices that produce noise, such as
wind machines.
See also
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Dubbing
Dubbing (also known as re-recording and mixing) is a post-production process used in filmmaking and the video production process where supplementary recordings (known as doubles) are lip-synced and "mixed" with original production audio to cr ...
, wherein actors read their lines in a studio setting to match lip movements already filmed
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Voice-over
Voice-over (also known as off-camera or off-stage commentary) is a production technique used in radio, television, filmmaking, theatre, and other media in which a descriptive or expository voice that is not part of the narrative (i.e., non- ...
, in which a voice track is used but not synchronized with onscreen action
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Foley, in which sound effects are created in a studio
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Scratch track, a temporary sound recording intended to be replaced later
References
Sound effects
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