Interesting Way to a Movie Career (LINK)
March 27th 2008 19:02
Mike came out to Hollywood from Chicago. He had no definite plans, so he wandered around working in temporary jobs in the film business going to productions feeling awkward and confused with much hesitation and some embarrassing mistakes. He worked as production assistant until someone offered him a job at camera assistant.
As camera assistant, Mike was responsible for keeping track of camera shots. He also learned how to set up the 'road map" for editors and other postproduction people. This experience help land the job he has now, an ADR/Foley sound recordist. He was fortunate to get trained on this position and now it is his permanent job.
When Mike started working as an ADR/Foley sound recordist, his company was nonunion. Later, the local sound union stepped in to organize the company, and Mike was able to join. This opened many opportunities for many different jobs. But, his love is ADR/Foley because you have to be patient and detailed-oriented
The hours are very long. Mike sometimes works a 15-hour day. But, he is a union member and gets compensated by being paid overtime. He came a long way from being a confused production assistant.
As camera assistant, Mike was responsible for keeping track of camera shots. He also learned how to set up the 'road map" for editors and other postproduction people. This experience help land the job he has now, an ADR/Foley sound recordist. He was fortunate to get trained on this position and now it is his permanent job.
When Mike started working as an ADR/Foley sound recordist, his company was nonunion. Later, the local sound union stepped in to organize the company, and Mike was able to join. This opened many opportunities for many different jobs. But, his love is ADR/Foley because you have to be patient and detailed-oriented
The hours are very long. Mike sometimes works a 15-hour day. But, he is a union member and gets compensated by being paid overtime. He came a long way from being a confused production assistant.
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