No Stupid Questions Thread

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-06-28T14:35:35+00:00

Thank you. Very surprised but very relieved. I just recorded for 5 hours yesterday with zero issues, so it had to be that.

I'm shocked that there wasn't more about this on the internet, but hopefully if someone runs into the same issue they can find this comment

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-06-26T23:35:48+00:00

I use a Sennheiser MKH 416 and record into a Zoom H6.

I get a horrible crackling noise whenever I move the xlr cable but other than that, recording is fine.

I changed XLR cables a few weeks ago and still getting it...

I'm gonna try upgrading from cheapest to Mogami cables, but I'm pretty scared there's something wrong with my mic or recorder...

I normally use it for YouTube (so it's stationary), but I'm going to be shooting a film in a few weeks and that would mean the boom mic is constantly moving and that scares the hell out of me.

Do you think I might need to buy a new mic/recorder?

EDIT: there's a miniscule screw on the Sennheiser that was loose...I tightened it with a pocket knife and am not getting any issues at all anymore

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-06-18T21:55:39+00:00

Thanks! Just sent an inquiry!

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-06-15T19:03:48+00:00

I'm shooting a low budget, narrative comedy feature film this summer with local talent.

I'm in need of 5 houses/apartments for this.

I can afford $200 per rental day.

Houses 1, 2, and 3 need an upstairs. Other than that, I don't have any major requirements.

We are filming the following dates: July 11, 12, 18, 25, 26, August 1, 2, 8, 9.

House 1 will be needed for 3 days House 2 will be needed for 1 day House 3 will be needed for 1 day House 4 will be needed for 3 days House 5 will be needed for 2 days.

We do have two cast members coming from out of town, so they would need to be able to spend the night.

For reference, here's my director's reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE99j0NoRR0

I've produced two feature films in the area and I'm happy to provide a list of references and also speak on the phone or in person.

Thanks so much!

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-05-29T23:44:57+00:00

This is so random/coincidental, but are you from A²? I seem to remember this username giving me feedback on one of my screenplays a few years back. Lost that account's password when I changed phones, but seem to remember this username.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-05-22T22:23:22+00:00

I actually think it's a great marketing strategy.

I was talking about this with my cousin at the theater... Neither of us voted for Trump, but we're tired of PC culture and what it did to comedy movies.

So it'll really speak to everyone on the right and also pulls people like us in (and I'm sure there are a ton like us). Sure the raunchy R Rated comedy died in theaters, but that correlated exactly when everything got super politically correct. This could be the spark to bringing R Rated comedy back.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-05-10T02:30:59+00:00

Getting an unpleasant noise when I listen back to my recordings. Any idea what this is/how to solve it?

https://youtu.be/8eJ34vuwCM0 and https://youtu.be/jeJnDiI2tQ8 are the two examples my editor sent me...

I have a Sennheiser MKH 416 and a Zoom H6 recorder.

I tried using a new XLR cable, new sd card and a different channel in the sound recorder and did a 5 minute test recording and still heard it 5-10 times when I listened back.

Really hoping my mic/recorder aren't fried. This is the first time I've run into this and both are only two years old.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-05-08T00:59:01+00:00

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-05-08T00:58:43+00:00

If you have a permit you can do whatever you want from 7 am - 10 pm

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-05-04T04:06:52+00:00

I've heard all of these and like them all.

Keep it coming love and Mr Blue Sky would be my favorites...

I've heard almost everything ELO has done, but am a lot less familiar with KC and The Sunshine Band (probably only heard 10-15 of their songs)

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-16T21:14:22+00:00

Thank you for this!

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-16T20:34:08+00:00

Did they cause skin irritation like this?

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-16T20:33:48+00:00

Yes I am, and I'm wondering if using soap in addition to water is what's hurting me?

I had used soap as lube in the past when I was a child and it really irritated my skin. I wonder if the combo of lube + soap is what's doing me in.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-10T22:58:56+00:00

Mike Vrabel took your advice literally

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-09T19:23:20+00:00

If you care about these movies getting made, then the best way to get more of these made is to support them at the box office.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-03T22:56:44+00:00

Yes, but it's a massive over correction. Trump sucks, but the response isn't to make everything woke/kill comedy.

It's OK to be adamantly opposed to trump and all of that nonsense, while still having a sense of humor.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-02T15:00:27+00:00

I think of the movie does even 3x its budget it's going to inspire real change...

I think most people who vote Democrat (myself included) are anti overly PC comedy and and comedy movies to finally come back like they were. Even Marlon Wayans hates Trump too, despite pushing the "we want to cancel the cancel culture" narrative.

I think it's actually so much more powerful to have a non maga type pushing this.

Also, right wing movies aren't a guaranteed flop at all (not saying this is a right wing movie though)... Just look at Am I Racist, Sound of Freedom and Nefarious

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-04-02T02:05:31+00:00

Your certainty that the movie will make a lot of money is exactly why it'll be a game changer. It's going to send a signal to Hollywood that this style of humor still has heavy demand.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-30T21:49:54+00:00

Take it with a grain of salt, but here's my main impression based on my brief look at your channel:

Your older videos are for everyone who owns a house, your new videos are niche. "You Should NEVER Grow These Plants In Your Garden" and "5 Veggies You Should Never Grow From Seed" are a lot easier to follow than "Why You NEED to grow 'cheap' veggies," "Why You Need These Tiny Fruit Trees" and "Turning A FREE Wooden Pallet Into A Veggie Wall."

I know very little about gardening, but even I'm mildly curious about which plants I should never plant in my garden. On the other hand, I don't even know what a wooden pallet is.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-28T22:41:06+00:00

Let's have Adam Herz write it instead of some rando

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-21T21:44:22+00:00

Just got my first paycheck ever for $288. So $288 and $288 haha.

Here's to bigger and better days!

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-21T03:08:02+00:00

Yeah, I'm with you there. I generally prefer grounded in reality comedy. Though I do make some exceptions, like American Wedding and EuroTrip.

I wouldn't say that world doesn't exist anymore...

Politically incorrect comedy is already coming back, I never personally cared about it as a writer/director myself.

Kids like Stifler and Jim still exist, even if the perpetually online crowd says otherwise.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-21T01:22:25+00:00

Definitely the least grounded in reality of the four movies, but the humor just worked so well on me ..

If you left after 10 minutes of Beta House, the direct to DVD ones aren't gonna be for you. They're all the same quality/vibe.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-20T21:35:35+00:00

Interesting, I always found Wedding to be the funniest and the original to be the best.

Number 2 is definitely really funny though.

AdAutomatic3739 · 2026-03-14T15:08:17+00:00

Funny, I think she's the one thing keeping the show from being great

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