There's a heartache I fight when I'm not in the studio. In the several places I've lived, schools I've attended, locations I've worked, there's always that initial "new" feeling that seems to overcome me the first time I'm in a new place. In studios it's quite different. It's not that awkward "unknown place" feeling. I feel comfortable, like I'm home, and my heart is happy to just be in a place where I find so much joy.
As an assistant, I run reports, create spreadsheets, scorecards and dashboards, use more math formulas than I ever really thought I would, and analyze... everything to find a why and a solution.
But in a studio, I create, develop, transform, and tell stories with sound effects, sound design, dialog, and music. I enhance an image and give the world a theatrical experience. I get to use my creativity, my education, my experiences, and analytical skills for something that truly makes me proud to say this is what I do.
I've been in Burbank for almost a year. I've emailed several studios about internships, assistantships, and apprenticeships a few times. I've volunteered at events and have sat in on sessions, taking notes and asking questions, wondering when I would have a chance to just be in a studio and learn from the people doing what I want to do. I just want to be home, just be in a studio. And let me just say, the Brits tell me I make a great cup of tea.
When I was asked to work on a feature, I jumped on the opportunity. More recently I was worried that this was just another dream... until today. This is really going to happen and I'm really excited. I will be cutting sound effects, but it also sounds like might do some mixing.
Audio post is where work is not a chore or just a paycheck, but a creative environment where innovation in the audio industry can be developed... and your tomfooleries can actually create some pretty awesome sounds.
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