The Approach

This movie was very well done and I was super impressed with all aspects of the film. However there was only one gaffer error in the first sequence in the first ten minutes when one of the climbers is walking into the hospital. I am very impressed with audio, ambient noises and voice overs I thought that was very well executed. The story itself had a great hook to it and really helped motivate people to check their priorities and approach life with an unbiased outlook and really to have fun. There was a very strong yellow emotion woven in and out of this documentary, which did not persuade me to become a rock climber but to analyze my free time and try to make every spare minute of disposable leisure time count. Very well done documentary class, so glad to see creativity take its toll here in St. George!

Frank Whitley "OUT OF BOUNDS"

Post Production

           Lee Nelson

Comm2660

Prof. Eric Young

Post- Production

POST PRODUCTION

This research was from the same source as my last two. The Out Of bounds productions is honestly my number one source for advertising purposes and short film productions they are great to work with.

My final research I decided to focus on their editor, who for obvious reasons has his hands full and has a large task to behold as he endeavors to create the masterpiece. Frank Whitley is the lead editor at out of bounds and has been their main man since early 2007. This time I was able to catch Frank at work while I was up north last weekend he gave me a quick tour and allowed me to bombard him with questions.

Lee: What aspect of post production makes you cringe?

Frank: Haha I would say syncing the entire production has caused me more grief than any single aspect of the editing process.

Lee:Now that you have some years under your belt, where do you see your career going from here?

Frank: I have no idea. It's like any other line of work, its here or it is ripped from under you, really depending on how serious you take it.

Lee: Have you ever had a nightmare of a post production? If so tell about it.

Frank: About 3 years ago we were working on an outdoors advertisement for sportsmans wearhouse and the entire project that we had worked on, which had taken 2 weeks of nonstop shooting, had been lost with the mis sync that took place in the final cut pro program. That was not a big deal until shortly after my system froze and I lost the entire project. Never have I felt so low in my life I wanted to smack my own face till I was green in the jaw.

Lee: What is your number one rule to those going into post production editing?

Frank: I think this line of work is a lot like fire fighters, in the fact you dont have a consistent roll in work but when you work you have to work hard, fast, efficient and concise. My first rule is organize organize organize. If you have any red personality qualities this is the most useful aspect of it. As you know the system and know how to use folders they will become saviors for you in all aspects of post production.

Lee: How many programs have you worked with in editing?

Frank: I have worked on 2 programs is all and I try my best to be familiar with other programs even though I will always stick to my final cut pro.

Lee: What is your words of wisdom for anyone who is looking into this line of work as a career?

Frank: I would say it is a great style of work to get away from other stressful jobs but I would say make it a side job considering the life of editors and difficulty in retaining your position. Maybe learn another aspect of digital film so that you can have your name and title in the industry.

Lee: Thanks for your time Frank. All the best.

Frank: Thank you!  

 I think that this picture is phenomenal for the full wing span to the ripples in the water, I think this was well portrayed.

 This wide angle was well done, I thought the lines were what made this picture work out so well.

This shot was fantastic for depth of field. Although animals are pretty easy subjects to photograph I thought this picture was highly under rated and drove home great lighting as well.

Feature News

My buddy Drew Allred is an avid Rock Climber and had some connections with some of the local climbers. These takes were in green valley with the climbers of St. George. There is a club that meets weekly to spend the entire day together. Many times they will spend the night in the canyons. I was hoping to take some shots of them later that night but I was out of time.

This take was in Green Valley for a biking festival, that was going on early in april.

                                                                                                                          Lee Nelson

                                                                                                                        comm2660

                                                                                                                          Eric Young

                                                                                                                        Production Research

I decided to do my research paper on sound mixers particularly Foley artists. This Acoustic ability really comes to those who know and acknowledge the noise around them. I have really come to appreciate Foley artists now that I have come to know a little more about how it is done. The Foley Artist that I contacted for this research is also a candidate of Out of bounds. The same company I used for my last project. His name is Quinton Odell, I had an interview with him over the phone this time and asked the basic questions that he would get if he were to go to a career day along with a few specific questions that I desired to hear about.

I asked Quinton a series of questions which went as follows:

Lee: What made you decide to become a Foley artist?

Quinton: I have always been fascinated by ambient noises and where they come from.

Lee: Where did you start your Foley process? What schooling path did you take?

Quinton: I went an interesting route, I was always interested in journalism and graduated SUU with a journalism degree. Later I went on to do an intern for Shepherd Studios as their boom operator and that is where I knew what I wanted to do. I have always been fascinated with noises and different sounds that can be made. Stevie Wonder is my favorite artist for a reason. I sometimes wish I was blind like him so that I could enjoy sound like blind folks do.

Lee: When did you decide that this was really for you.

Quinton: I had been working for shepherd for close to a year before I really decided to officially

become a true Foley.

Lee: Did you previously know any other Foley artists?

Quinton: The only other Foley artist I ever knew personally was Irvin Whinger, he was just an acquaintance of my father.

Lee: How would you pursue a career like yours if you were in my shoes as a sophomore in college?

Quinton: To be honest Lee I would ditch school in itself unless you have a lot of connections there for jobs. The field has many opportunities but they really look to experience over degrees for the most part. In particular Foley artists, they do like to see some musical background or even video making but mainly experience will get you here the soonest. I would look to work with a local studio to be their boomer if possible to at least sneak in there.

Lee: Thank you for your time Quinton, last of all I was wondering what you think about this career as a family oriented career? Is it time consuming or weak pay?

Quinton: If you are looking for a super steady pay you will not find it here... However it all depends on the studio you work with, and you are tied down at times, depending on the project at hand. For me it seems like the winter is when I am the most tied down, and summer is when I have the most time on my hands which I absolutely love.

Quinton and his magic