This interview was originally conducted for inclusion in our "Failure" theme. Some extenuating circumstances kept it in the wings for a while, but it's Ben Burtt. How could we not post it?! ...and, you know, better late than never! DS: This month we’re looking at the subject of failure... BB: [Laughs] Really? DS: Yeah, we’re going a little self reflective with our theme … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 40 – Finding a Balance with Pride
As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… When I started thinking about this post yesterday, it was from the idea of editing for the mix...prioritizing, … [Read more...]
From Audio to Executive Producer – An Interview with Marcelo Goedert
Guest Contribution by Victor Zottmann Marcelo Goedert is an audio producer specialized in radio and advertisement productions, who is now working as an executive producer for motion pictures. Recently, he has produced the Brazilian feature film, Uma Loucura de Mulher. In addition, Marcelo has studied both Communication and Business Management at a Masters level at Universidade … [Read more...]
Strategies to Improve Your Workflow
Guest Contribution by Victor Zottmann “You are fired!” - says your client. "Well, why would he? - you think. I've done what they asked for and delivered it on time.” Your client won’t tell you what you did wrong. Rather, he/she will simply fire you and look for someone else. There’s more involved than delivering on time. When I got out of sound school, I debuted as a sound … [Read more...]