Learn to Listen
A million years ago I spent my days designing and studying the creation of sound through the technology of analog and digital synthesizers. My nights were occupied by pushing audio faders and tweaking EQs as a Studio and Live Sound Engineer throughout NYC’s recording studios, clubs and concert venues. Without realizing it I was rewiring […]
A Producer’s Role
The term “Producer” is as broad and varied as the industries they service. In theater and film the Producer is the dealmaker. Usually their responsibilities are: Find a project. Secure financing. Hire the major players; Director, leading actors, support staff, etc. and manage the team to a profitable conclusion. Their part is primarily that of […]
Learn to See
EYES A few years ago I was on holiday in the Costa Rican cloud forest. (BTW one of the most beautiful places on earth). While walking through the dense forest (jungle) I took a few minutes and applied my ear training to my vision. I sat down and “looked”. For the first […]
The Art of Video Capture
Our job as TV / Broadcast Producers is to tell a story, optimally with as much visual content as possible. To capture that content, a Producer must rely on the talents and experience of his Camera Operators and Director of Photography (DP). However, all the talent in the world will not help Feeling. I as […]
Unsung but not Unheard: Audio Sweetening
The next time you watch TV, go to the movies, or view any professionally produced video close your eyes and “watch” it. If you are able to appreciate and “see” the story you rest assured the Wizards of audio sweetening had their hand in that production. As a producer and a former audio engineer / […]
