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The Squeaky Wheel - Foley Artist at Work

The only Foley artist I knew growing up was the window dresser at the Foley’s Department store at the mall. When I see that roll across the screen, I wonder if it’s the woman who put the mannequins together for the displays.
While I sit here typing, I hear the click of the keys. It makes […]

Carne Asada - Lessons from a Dialogue Coach

A dialogue coach is someone who works with the actors and actresses on a film to pronounce and enunciate their lines with emotion to give it the right touch. Even more importantly, they work with actors who need to have a certain accent or dialect for their role.
It can be a challenge for someone from […]

The Producers - Not Just a Broadway Show

Producer: Think of him/her as the General Manager/COO of the film. They raise the funds, hire key members of the cast and crew (director, screenwriter), and during filming, keep a handle on the budget. Is a $5,000 microphone dangled from a helicopter really necessary for this shot, or could we make do with something that […]