Thursday, November 24, 2011

Re-Recording Mixer Educational Path

Training and qualifications

Re-Recording Mixers are usually graduates of Music, Sound Technology, or increasingly, Computer Sound Design courses. Because this is a highly competitive area, many also go on to specialize in Film and Television Sound at post-graduate level. Sound is one of the best served areas for film and television.  Training at schools such as The New England Institute of Art (NEIA) are one of the best ways to obtain an Associates or Bachelors of Science Degree in this field.


There are many programs around the country to choose from.  NEIA has its educational accreditation through
the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE)NEASC also accredits other schools in the area such as Harvard.

  Essential knowledge and skills

Re-Recording Mixers must have an excellent knowledge of acoustics, sound recording and post production processes (analogue and digital) and all the relevant technical knowledge of sound mixing for feature films.  Most of the following are essential to be successful in this field.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.





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