Could you give me advice on how to get started in post (if my goal is to move to LA)? LA is definitely the place to be for post-production sound, but I wouldn’t move until you have some groundwork laid first. People won’t hire you unless you’re here, but you can definitely start networking and … Read More
A lot of people use the saying opportunities are “a matter of luck.” In actuality, it’s not as entirely random or unpredictable as it may seem. Opportunities can increase by being strategic where you put your efforts. You can put yourself in a position to receive more of the types of opportunities you are looking … Read More
In tv/film sound, is it more common to take a variety of different roles rather than focusing on and mastering one? Yes, definitely! People do tend to grow into a speciality (at least in LA) but that’s after a few years in the field and seeing what kind of work you can land. But part … Read More
In post-production sound, there is a formal system of booking time at studios which can easily be applied to professionals trying to juggle a lot of clients with fluid schedules. In studio scheduling, there are three main terms used: Putting a session on hold Confirming the session will happen Releasing the time It’s the same … Read More
It’s been incredibly difficult to watch so many of my colleagues in the audio industry out of work in 2020 due to the pandemic. As of now (July 2020), live sound and theater likely won’t be back to work this year, and probably will continue into next year (at least in the U.S.). In Los … Read More
One of the most fundamental concepts we learn in audio is signal flow. Signal flow is the path an audio signal takes from input to output. In a very simple recording system, the path may look like this: Troubleshooting is the process of problem-solving. What is the problem, and what is the source of it? … Read More
Recent question to the website: “How will a person go by finding a dialogue editor job rather it freelance or remotely? I did online searching but don’t know where to start.” I offer some tips on this in Searching Online for Audio Jobs – how good gigs get tons of responses, there’s fake ads, and … Read More
If you’re a filmmaker or producer looking to get an estimate for post-production sound, there’s a number of questions you’ll need to be prepared to answer. (If you’re a sound person, these questions will help you put together a better estimate.) What’s the Schedule/Timeline? What’s the project about? Some genres generally take more work than … Read More
In the audio industry, there’s a few types of job listings you’ll commonly see online: Audio manufacturers. These jobs are creating audio products that people use. It may be anything from customer service (answering phones and emails) to quality assurance, product development, sales, programming/computer engineering, and more. Schools. These jobs could be teaching audio, A/V work, … Read More
We covered why you might want to work for a studio in Different Jobs at a Post-Production Sound Studio. Now we’re going to talk about how to land a studio job. 1. Get a recommendation from a connection A lot of studios do not post job listings online and hire by word of mouth instead. Sometimes … Read More