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7answers
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The Boring Stuff - Bookkeeping: Do you do it? Which program do you use?
Hi Folks,
Due to a recent change in philosophy, and the realisation that I am making a living only doing sound, I realised that I needed to do some proper bookkeeping to get a han …
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4answers
247 views
looking for training / sound design studies
Hi !
Maybe this question is a little out of place here, but this forum is maybe a way to get out of established trails... I'm studying sound design in France in an art school, alo …
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7answers
371 views
Most influential people in your career
After listening to the guys at the audionowcast discuss the people most influential to them, I figured I wanted to start a thread here and discuss this with the rest of you guys. …
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21answers
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Why did you choose sound design as a career?
I know quite a few studio recording engineers who wanted to be musicians and "fell into" the job.
When I was about 15 I went to a school rock concert and was fascinated by all of …
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9answers
499 views
Ever feel like you were better for the job?
How do you promote yourself and your skills? How do you make them known?
I've tried promoting and putting together a really nice show-reel and I constantly get good comments of ho …
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6answers
440 views
Grabbing hold of one’s career arc
After more than 11 years of doing this all day every day I've learned just how broad and deep the field of audio truly is. The more I do this the more I realize how much I still h …
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9answers
574 views
Sound design Education
What schoold did you attend to get into the sound design field? Where your experiences good? I am looking at VHS. Any reccommendations for good sound design programs that will prep …
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10answers
498 views
In search of sound schools
Hi, I'm a young sound designer about to finish high school and i'd like to know what schools have the most reputable programs. Any suggestions?
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4answers
246 views
In need of some career advice.
I'm in the position where I may be offered a job editing and mixing sound for reality television. I eventually want to work in feature films as an editor, working my way up to sou …
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2answers
129 views
Twitter Users on here?
I know there have been some twitter threads on here so I have to make this a question as I didn't want this to be buried at the end of a ton of posts since this is more of a group …
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5answers
263 views
(UK) Sidestepping into film sound… a possibility?
I've been working in audiobooks for a little over ten years and, to be frank, I've had my fill. There's also the matter of cash flow. The family pot seems to have a hole in it and …
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6answers
481 views
advice for getting a start in game audio
hello,
i'm writing to ask some advice from those of you working in the game audio/sound design fields. i believe someone else asked a similar question relating to getting a start …
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1answer
310 views
Moving worlds within audio post
I work in the world of TV programming with reality, documentary & docudrama series work, lots of promos, some theatrical trailer work, and some independent film work. My curre …
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1answer
118 views
Sleep Disorders
Ok, considering the company here I'm sure there are quite a few of you who have had some experience with sleep disorders. Situations like this can be hard to diagnose and usually r …
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5answers
266 views
Crossroads: Requesting some career advice
I hate to post a question that i can't see being of benefit to others as well, but i'm rather stuck and i have a lot of respect for the perspectives of you all.
I finished a MA in …