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6 PRODUCTION SOUND & VIDEO – Summer 2020 Let's hear it for summer! Understandably, each day feels like the next, all the more reason to dive into the summer issue of Production Sound & Video. José Antonio Garcia tells us about the challenges and rewards of working with Director Spike Lee on Da 5 Bloods. Shawn Holden writes about the groundbreaking series, The Mandalorian. Steve Nelson offers us "Increasing Production Efficiency While Working Through a Pandemic" and Co-editor James Delhauer describes how our Video Engineers are preparing to return to work. Bryan Cahill updates us on Boom Operators using the exoskeleton in "Hands Held High." Jennifer Winslow continues "News & Announcements," and I bring you "The Road Back." We welcome Scott Marshall as a new contributor covering our awards, starting with the Emmy nominations for sound! Kick back, and enjoy the read. Fraternally, Richard Lightstone & James Delhauer FROM THE EDITORS I urge you to consider "stepping into the room" and either have someone nominate you for the Board of Directors or support a colleague that you trust and respect to represent you. Being elected by your peers to the Board is an honor. It is also a voluntary, unpaid opportunity to contribute some "sweat equity." Currently, all your present Board members and Officers are hardworking family people with the same pressures and obligations as you and I, yet they have found the time to contribute. Beyond running for the Board of Directors, there are the many committees and activities the Local provides to serve the members. Come take a turn, get involved. Information on how to participate is available on our website, or you can contact our representative staff or myself for direct assistance. Showing up is how we overcome these forceful challenges Let's not forget this most basic truth: It's your Union, own it! As always, I am deeply grateful for the privilege and opportunity to serve. My love and respect to all of you. Mark Ulano CAS AMPS President IATSE Local 695 FROM THE PRESIDENT continued from page 4