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[-] TimeSquirrel@kbin.social 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 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@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

Funny how that made for a better watching experience.

[-] variants@possumpat.io 4 points 1 year ago

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

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