• TimeSquirrel
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    1 year ago

    Because it’s compressed, overdriven, and clipped to hell. Audio equipment back then didn’t have much dynamic range. People had to almost scream their lines to be picked up clearly by the mics. Actors used to be trained to compensate for poor audio recording with a certain speaking technique.

    • @Dark_Blade
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      141 year ago

      Funny how that made for a better watching experience.

      • @[email protected]
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        41 year ago

        Blame George Lucas for not finding audio acceptable in theatres and making THX to create a standard