Audio Mixer Responsibilities
Nothing's worse than a bad overdub, which is the unfortunate result of audio gone wrong.
We hear dialogue, background sound, and even music through the soundwave-sensitive membrane of a microphone. Capturing that sound perfectly is the job of the audio department, and specifically a sound mixer like Chris.
Types of Audio professionals
Mixers: operate sound boards and other equipment to record clean sound on set.
Boom operators: someone who holds and directs a microphone to capture the best sound and keep the mic out of the shot.
Foley: a post-production sound position to add sound effects back in, like footsteps. Foley artists use creativity to recreate sounds that add realism to a scene, but were too hard to capture on set.
Audio is one of the essential pillars for film and television production. Much like editing, if you have an interest in music you could find a fit in the audio field.