Loved Ones
"We know in post production you’re in a very tough business that takes a lot of sacrifice of your time and energy. I’ve never fully solved this problem, but I’ve learned over the years that you have to make time for your loved ones." - Ben Burtt read more.
Subortination
"Mixing is figuring out what is essential to the moment and subordinating everything else" -Randy Thom read more.
Painting
"Each and every sound is nothing more than a collection of frequencies that change over time. You can use these frequencies like paint, combining them to make new colors." -Erik Aadahl read more.
Importance
"If we do our jobs well and throw in a little evangelizing, we can make sound as important a part of filmmaking as it should be" -Gary Rydstrom read more.
Feedback
"Be prepared to listen to other’s opinions as well as expecting others to listen to yours." -Rob Bridgett read more.
Talent
"Don’t be pushed off though by the “3 year experience” phrase. The work will speak for yourself." -Charles Deenen read more.
Ears
"Learning the technology is important, but learning to use your ears is more important." -Randy Thom read more.
Mistakes
"Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes are a necessary part of the creative process no matter how long you've been at it." -Randy Thom read more.
Power
"Sound has a great power but it is a conditional power. It places the image in a physical and emotional context, helping us to decide how to take the image and how it integrates itself into everything else." -Walter Murch read more.
