- 1. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- For this Friday, we are holding a workshop about Getting Started in the Industry. Read the article. During our classtime, we will talk about how to "embellish" your resume; and if time permits, ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 2. For week ending Dec 4, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Dec 11. The final is similar to Quiz 2, with 11 short answer questions. Our lecture topic on Dec 4th will be: Getting Started in the Industry including how to creatively embellish on a resume. Officially, ...
- Created on November 21, 2020
- 3. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This week we will discuss Getting Started in the Industry, including resumes and networking. I assume that you all followed my instruction and viewed the videos about the 688 and the CL12. Similar to the ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 4. What is the best way to break into the i
- (General Questions)
- Hi Professor: I was hoping if you could give me some tips on getting work as a production sound mixer? I've been doing small jobs that I find on craigslist but I don't work enough and the pay is very low. ...
- Created on September 05, 2013
- 5. Advice for new Sound Mixers
- (Fred's Blog )
- On Sunday, Mar 8, 2015 -- K-tek hosted a gathering of almost 100 production sound professionals at their Vista, CA factory & headquarters. During lunch, I was asked by a relative new-comer to the Hollywood ...
- Created on March 09, 2015
- 6. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... Algebra" “Have a question about production sound? This book is packed with everything you need to know. I wish there was a book like this when I was getting started.” Scott Clements, CAS “Productio ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 7. Chapter 1: The Soundtrack, Past and Present
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... to audiences than to filmmakers on the set. Everyone is willing to sacrifice all on behalf of getting a good shot, but rarely do amateur and low budget filmmakers concern themselves seriously with sound. ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 8. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... some sort of multi-mic mixing panel. But that is getting kind of complicated, and defeats the purpose of this article, which is about getting the job done easily and cheaply. I find that it is difficult ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 9. FREE professional editing software
- (Post Production)
- ... -- this is great software. But for getting work at a studio, you should still study up on AVID Media Composer, Pro Tools, Izotope RX. (And some readers will also add Premiere, Audition, and Final Cut to ...
- Created on August 03, 2018
- 10. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... as to content. The mix levels were done by a “sound mixer” at a mixing panel. So if you are just getting started in this business, do not call yourself a “recordist”. It may sound hip to the uninformed, ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 11. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... workflow Intro to Mixdown Unions Budgeting & Crewing Set Etiquette Communications Getting started in the Industry Requirements Classroom attendance & participation 3 quizzes ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 12. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... workflow Intro to Mixdown Unions Budgeting & Crewing Set Etiquette Communications Getting started in the Industry Requirements Classroom attendance & participation 3 quizzes ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 13. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... of professional toys. (And if I do need something extra that I don't own, I can borrow it or rent it.) On the same token, I realize that most of our readers are just getting started and have to watch ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 14. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... session. Most of the chapters include a brief exercise challenge; do them! You are not graded on the results, but it is a good way to learn. You are also provided with a demo session, entitled Getting ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 15. Interview with a Foley Artist
- (Post Production)
- ... lots at Sony and Warner Bros., but it's getting to be less and less at your little boutique studios which is where I work. They tell me they don't have the budget and they don't see the value in having two ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 16. Deal Memos
- (Production Planning)
- ... deal where you won't be paid until the end of a lengthy shoot; that is a sure sign that the producer does not have any funds! Do not be nice about not getting paid. If you were promised a paycheck on ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 17. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... & Crewing Set Etiquette Communications Getting started in the Industry Requirements Classroom attendance & participation 3 quizzes & 1 major exam Completion of recording projects ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 18. Class Schedule
- (Chapman)
- ... Final Deadline to submit all projects by end of class. Review of course content. Final Lecture: Resumes; Networking; Apprenticeships/Internships. Getting started in the industry. 05/19 Final ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 19. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... the mic, making your chances of getting good dialogue quite slim. The next most sensitive group of microphones are the electret condensers. Electret condenser microphones are like electric typewriters. ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 20. Workshops & Seminars
- (Workshops)
- ... console. Including both ENG mixers and mixing boards. Use of multi-track recorders for location dialogue. Set etiquette. Business practices. Getting started in the industry. Our workshops include ...
- Created on August 17, 2011