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Reader Q&A: Pivoting from Live Sound/AV to Post-Production

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 … Read More

Categories Post-Production Sound Business Tags av, live sound, los angeles, templates

Are Opportunities a Matter of Luck?

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 … Read More

Categories Business & Audio Careers Tags goals, opportunities

Reader Q&A: High Schooler Looking to Pursue Audio

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) … Read More

Categories Business & Audio Careers Tags audio school, careers, job roles, location

The Post-Production Sound System for Managing Bookings

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 … Read More

Categories Business & Audio Careers, Post-Production Sound

Out of work? Looking to post-production sound? Here’s what you need to know

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 … Read More

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Troubleshooting an Audio Career

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 … Read More

Categories Business & Audio Careers Tags business

How do you find work as a dialog editor?

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 … Read More

Categories Post-Production Sound Business Tags dialog, dialog editing, sound editing

How to Get An Accurate Estimate for Post-Production Sound

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 … Read More

Categories Audio for Filmmakers, Post-Production Sound Business Tags business, estimates

Searching Online For Audio Jobs

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 … Read More

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5 Tips To Land A Job At A Post-Production Sound Studio

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 … Read More

Categories Post-Production Sound, Post-Production Sound Business Tags jobs
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