It's that photo again, which means we're opening up our next round of recruitment for mentored volunteers, known as Junior Contributors, to start in December (2018). Mentoring will consist of one-on-one career development with Jack and Shaun, as you contribute to the site and expand your professional network. Please note that the mentoring is NOT focused on technical skills or … [Read more...]
Foley in the heart of Texas, with roots in Hollywood
Susan Fitz-Simon (Boyhood / Last Flag Flying) is a veteran foley artist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Susan is currently the lead foley artist at Soundcrafter, a post-production audio facility based in Austin, Texas. Soundcrafter recently opened a state-of-the-art post-production facility, including a foley stage and prop room. We caught up with Susan … [Read more...]
Being a Good Mentee and Getting the Most Out of a Mentorship
A great mentor is only half of what makes a successful mentorship. A mentee needs to put just as much, if not more effort to make sure that the relationship is productive and time is used efficiently and respectfully. I've been fortunate to be on both sides, as both a mentor and a mentee. Through some of my own successes and failures, I've come up with some ideas … [Read more...]
The Importance of Mentorship
I realize this is a very broad subject; and, consequently, there is an unlimited array of personal opinions about what exactly constitutes a Master and Apprentice relationship. Even the correct terminology for this relationship is an area for debate. Some prefer the classic terms Mentor and Protégé. And, others may find these terms intimidating or outdated, simply referring to … [Read more...]
Join the Designing Sound Team
DesigningSound.org is looking for new contributors to begin June (2018), and we're doing things a little differently from the past. The team is comprised of volunteers who contribute their time to enrich the sound design community and promote the sharing of knowledge. The site itself continues to be an add-free source of valuable information and insight on the topic of sound … [Read more...]