importance of sound in a movie was shown to him
while watching All That Jazz. George also stated that,
until you get on a mixing stage, you don't know how
different a film is when you've mixed it.
In addition to Randy Thom's intro of George
Clooney, there were also some other funny setups
from our mixer colleagues. During his intro for the
"Outstanding Product Award for Production," Board
member Willie D. Burton said he misses recording on
a Nagra and if we ever go back to analog two-track
recording, he still has a Nagra in his garage.
Production mixer Marlow Taylor CAS introduced the
"Television Non-Fiction, Variety or Music Series or
Specials" award from the set of The Walking Dead—
complete with a zombie boom op roaming around in
the background.
The final award of the evening, "Motion Picture –
Live Action," was introduced by re-recording mixer
Gary Rizzo CAS. Presenting from the Orson Welles
Stage at Skywalker Sound, he related that on that
stage, dinosaurs first roared, Forrest Gump first ran,
and toys came to life. The evening concluded with
Karol and Bob congratulating the winners, thanking
everyone for attending, and reminding everyone to
attend the virtual "after party" event that immediately
followed, allowing all in attendance to rove through a
virtual ballroom hall and video chat with other
attendees. A successful evening of celebration—even
though it was from behind a screen—was had.
Videos from the event, including introductions,
presentations, and speeches, can be found on the
CAS website at: https://cinemaaudiosociety
.org/57th-annual-awards-coverage/
Photos from the virtual "Red Carpet"
