Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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 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.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
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.
Friday, April 13, 2012
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.
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