Reel Opportunities
Audio Post Production
Responsible for creating the soundscape and audio elements of a film.
These professionals are responsible for all of the audio elements of a film. This includes editing the dialogue, atmosphere, and other sounds that were recorded on set, selecting and composing music for a film, designing all of the sound effects required, and adding any missing sound elements that may not have been captured during the shoot. They merge all of these diverse audio elements and mix them into the finished product.
Jobs in this department...
Sound Mixer
Department: Audio Post Production
- Sound Mixer
- Heads the department responsible for all the sound recorded during filming.
Music Editor
Department: Audio Post Production
- Music Editor
- Creates the soundtrack for a film, contributing to the emotional impact of the film through sound and music.
Sound Editor
Department: Audio Post Production
- Sound Editor
- Manages the team that looks after each part of the sound of a film or TV production.
Composer
Department: Audio Post Production
- Composer
- Writes the original music that reflects and compliments the story.
Music Supervisor
Department: Audio Post Production
- Music Supervisor
- Chooses the music for the film, selecting the right pieces to complement the film’s mood and tone, and securing the rights to use them.
Sound Designer
Department: Audio Post Production
- Sound Designer
- Combine all sound elements (music, background noises, dialogue, effects, and other atmospheric sounds) to create the unified sonic backdrop for a film.
ADR Recordist
Department: Audio Post Production
- ADR Recordist
- Specializes in re-recording dialogue or recording voiceovers in a studio setting.
Foley Artist
Department: Audio Post Production
- Foley Artist
- Comes up with creative ways to reproduce and record sounds that are challenging to record live on-set, such as footsteps, typing on a keyboard, etc.
Dubbing Mixer
Department: Audio Post Production
- Dubbing Mixer
- Creates the final version of a soundtrack for a feature film or TV drama.
Who Makes a Film
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