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Ahh thank you all the way from LA!!

Soooo grateful that this vid could be helpful! Let me know if you want my to do any other type of videos that would be helpful. Have a great week!

@@masteringpostproductionsound I currently do sound design for TV commercials and I would love to see how you would organize your tracks for something like that.

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To some, lunch is the MOST important lol Oh yeah, that whole playback thing is pretty important too I guess 🤣

My pleasure Faith! Thank you for taking time to check it out!

Hey Chris! Thanks for continuing the dialogue here. Great additions to the list. The McDSP stuff is great! I have yet to hear the SA3. Looking forward to checking it out. Thank you for taking time to stop by and check out the video.

Absolutely!!! When I or my editors have the same scene throughout we will keep them on the same food groups. For example, if we are in a police procedural, the police precinct backgrounds may live in the B Bgs track. Each time we go back to the police precinct. Those backgrounds will be on that set of food group. it definitely makes getting through material quicker. Thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the comment!

Happy to have you!! Greeting from LA!

Mono tracks will usually have fx that I will keep in the center channel, stuff coming out of the center of the screen (monitor). Think, door closes, gun cocks, keys, any kind of computer sound, phones, etc. Any sound fx that can use some complementary stereo sounds could be added, for example-punches. You could have several mono tracks of different sound making up a single punch and add a stereo whoosh to help create some pre hit weight. And I definitely have a good deal of sound design fx that are in stereo. So, each of my food group of fx have place for monks and stereos. Oh thought of another example, car idles. You have mono car motor sound for an interior driving scene and add a few stereo layers of suspension and motor to help beef it up. Hope this conversation help bring light to why I have both mono and stereo in a food group. Thanks for taking time to watch and ask!

Hey Charles! Thanks for your input and for taking the time to check out the video! I appreciate the feedback. I understand that using a group aux for global EQ can be a practical solution and is often preferred by many. It’s a valid approach that works well for many. Heck, I done the exact thing! For me, because I’m a very visual person, I find it helpful to see the EQ moves directly on all the tracks within a specific group, like FX B. This method helps me quickly and intuitively make adjustments, especially when I need to roll off the high end across multiple tracks, but not affect other fx food groups. It’s just a matter of personal preference and what works best for each individual’s workflow. As you know, there’s no one-size-fits-all in our industry, and different techniques work for different folks. The great thing is that we all have our own unique ways of achieving the best results. Thanks again for sharing your perspective Charles!!

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Hey there! Thanks for taking time to watch and to comment. For post sound mixing film and tv, it’s a fact. Not gonna find Nuendo the DAW of choice on the mixing stages at Sony, Warner Bros, Formosa or any other big Hollywood mixing stage. But again, I mixing sound for film and tv, NOT music. Nuendo is a great daw for Music, heck some use it for sound design too, just not the industry I work in. Grateful for the conversation. Have a great weekend.

Btw, 42 y/o sound designer and mixer. 👊

I LOVE this!! Yes yes yes! Get on it brother and let know when you start so I can sub! Love it! 40+ in FTW! 💪🏽🫵🏽

I actually never went to school for audio. But I did my degree for commercial music at Azusa Pacific University

You should absolutely start it! And trust me, we THINK it needs to look good and professional, but I am serious, just get started. No on is going to care what your first videos are going to look like. What you will be starting is getting your reps in. You will improve over time and they will get better and better and then one day you can upgrade your tech. I think a vlog style channel documenting your journey to chase your dream as a profession sound artist would be a fantastic channel! If you start a channel let me know so I can be one of your first subscribers! Sure it may be in mandarin, and I would not be able to understand it, but I can support you that way. Best of luck! Make sure you go and subscribe to my emailing and download my guide, “The Insiders Guide to Navigating the Post-Production Sound Industry.” Thanks for stopping by and for sharing!

Thank you for replying me so deeply. I already subscribed email and DL the guide. I would start to plan what content I can make recently, and I will accept your advice, too. And Yesss, the vlog style seems more appropriate to me. If I start my channel, I will let you know. Thanks again.❤❤ Lurv

Sound Utility or 'utility' is someone who works with the production sound mixer and boom op. They provide a ton of support like helping run cables, making sure the mic lavs have fresh batteries, placing the mic packs, repairing any sound equipment, and so much more. They are part of the production sound team and can also be the in-between person for set and sound. Hope that helps!

@@masteringpostproductionsound so basically my A2 services in theater but for film and tv. I would love to know my weak spots so that I could jump in on those gigs then!

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Hey Kevin, I LOVE this. I will definitely check it out when I get the opportunity. So thrilled you took the YouTub plunge! Thanks for taking time to check it out and for sharing.

Yes, you are correct. Definitely not the first time I have shared about socials on the channel. I wanted to be specific about CZcams being that these days I am seeing the benefit from many other of being on here. Simply the fact that it is the 2nd largest search engine is huge. But we are definitely on the same wavelength. Would I use EVERY social? No. Real talk, I'd focus on the ones you can consistently show up on. I used to do a lot of TikTok, but honestly, I didn't like it. It may work for other people though, so I decided to focus on LinkedIn, CZcams, and IG. Always appreciate your input and thank you for taking time to check it out.

You are very kind! Thank you for taking time to check it out! You are correct on your assumptions! I was actually discussing this all with my good buddy who is a fantastic engineer and mix tech. He built the room and I am sure would love to have a conversation. Great idea for an upcoming video!

@@masteringpostproductionsound OMG YESSS! well my buddy and I are insanely excited for this one. Cheers Joel , you're a LEGEND, and seriously thx again for all the wonderful content

So happy to know that you find some value in these videos. Thanks for taking time to watch!

Awesome, thanks for adding to the conversation!

actually they have a 3 month deal for .99 cents right now, i highly recommend, or 100 for a year

Looks like there are some good deals right now over there at UA. Cool stuff if you know them and are into them. I feel like a lot of my colleagues who mix TV and Film shy away from UA. Personally know one guy who wears by the UA plugins. Love that there are many options out there for all of us.

Love it! Thanks for adding to this conversation. Give all of us other options to look into. Thanks for stopping by.

Thanks for taking time to check out the video and the channel. Grateful to be a resource. And that’s pretty cool that one of the teachers showed others my channel. What university do you go to? Best of luck with your studies!

In 2021 I successfully graduated at NATFA with a degree of Sound Design for cinema and TV broadcast. (National academy for Theatre and Film Arts - the university is located in Bulgaria) ☺️

@@manuelageorgieva8051 That's awesome! Well here is to a wildly successful career for you! Thanks again for checking it out.

Nice! Thanks for sharing.

Let’s go!!

Definitely could be in the list of must haves especially for editors…I went with what I use as a sound re-recording mixer and since I do not spend anytime cutting dx it simply slipped my mind. But a MAJOR must have for dx editors FOR SURE! Thanks for adding to the conversation and for checking out the video.

Oooh that's a great video idea! Thanks for the suggestion!

Forgot about Voxengo Soniformer, also great in inverse mode for expander. Not the easiest of plugins but very powerful.

Ooh these are all great suggestions!

LOVE it!!! Great suggestions and thanks for taking a moment to tune in, but more importantly for adding to the conversation! Have a great weekend Keith!

Awesome Henry! Know some colleagues who love the UAD stuff. Have a blessed and refreshing weekend!

yes yes! Lots of folks are talking about that one. I know too many out there to leave out, but I do not have much experience with that one so I left it off my list. Thanks for adding that to the conversation!

Happy to share and oh no! Thanks for the heads up Paul! It should be fixed now. If it still is not, let me know. Guess I had to have the www before the link. Thanks!

No Nuendo I know! So many that could be added to the list. And yes, I have a bit of bias because I use PT every day and on every TV show and Film I mix. I guess the better question we should dig into is WHY is it the industry standard. I would be very interested in finding out more about that! Very happy to hear you have your DAW of choice. It's all about what you are comfortable with and what works for you. For perspective, if a session was delivered to a mixing stage for a film on any DAW other than PT, there would be issues lol Just the way it is I guess. Thanks for taking time to check out the video and give your valuable input. These are great conversations! Be well and have a wonderful weekend.

Appreciate you taking time to stop by Bill. Thank you! Gotta take me a trip to the bay area to catch a Dodgers/Giants game sometime soon! Be well.

Hi Randall, I've been using the Smythe Realiser A8 with Stax SRM-252S headphones for 4 yrs now and I love it! My profile was made on a Dolby Atmos stage that I was super familiar with. I trust my mixes and they translate perfectly regardless of what stage/system or device is being used for playback. With this profile I'm able to mix up to 7.1.4 at home using this Smythe Realiser A8 setup. Even though the A8 is not made any longer, I haven't felt the need to upgrade to the A16 yet. The A8 still works perfectly. It is a bit of an expense to purchase the A16 and Stax headphones, plus about an hour getting your profile made on the stage you're most familiar with, however, it's worth it and I can't speak highly enough about my experience mixing with it. Hope this helps.

Hey Randall sorry for the delay! I have not tried them but would love to check them out! I guess the fortunate thing I have going on is that I do not NEED to use headphones as I ALWAYS do my mixing on a dub stage. It would be great to check some of these systems out as people who have used them love them! Thanks for stopping by and adding to the conversation!

Thanks for sharing Stacey! Great info and a great addition to Randall's conversation. Would love to check out a set up like this eventually. Thanks for checking out the video and for the support! Be well and have a great weekend.