Re: Film sound training?

"(Bob) Robert S. Ely" <rsely74@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> The voices in the head of ERIN LILLIS uttered these words to the
> inhabitants of alt.audio.theatre-sound.
>
> > Hi there!
> >
> > I'm interested in learning the techniques of the film "production
sound
> > recordist" and I can't find any training in this department.  I'm in
Los
> > Angeles and I've worked for a film sound designer but I'm really
> > interested in getting into the live/production aspect...rather than
the
> > "post" side.
> >
> > I've done the sound for many student films but the equipment was free
> > and NOT the same as the professional stuff I've seen about now.
> >
> > I just finished a beginner's audio class to get some more training but
> > its not enough to jump in the field so I'm hoping for something more
> > specific or a mentor.  Any help?
> >
> > I'm also interested in audio for theatre but that's another ball of
wax
> > altogether.
> >
> > - Erin
> >
>
i guess in LA you would need to find the right union :)

calling a few places on this list might give you a starting point.
http://www.lalady.com/film_video.html

or you might stop by coast recording supply http://coastrecording.com/

talk
with the sales guy long enough to convince him that you are not a nutcase,
and ask him if he knows of any one who might have an opening for you.

good luck (and stay away from the high desert. they are all whackos) <g>