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26 PRODUCTION SOUND & VIDEO – Fall 2021 the hairdresser, who were in the middle of rigging the mic assuring all of them that VFX had given the all clear, reducing the concern (especially from the hairdresser). I then went to see Cary and Jon, the 1st AD, and explained that if they caught a wire on the back of Rami's neck, not to be concerned because VFX were kindly going to remove it in post. One of the great things about working with Cary was his ability to take in information like this and trust his crew. He was aware that the booms couldn't get in close enough and he asked me, "will this mean no ADR," which I replied, "yes," and he immediately said, "that's fine." I usually like to have everything planned and agreed to in advance, especially when it comes to painting out lavs or booms but in this instance, it would have been impossible to plan ahead. Cary's ability to support me instantly was incredibly motivating. The scene ended up sounding absolutely fantastic with Rami delivering lines captured by a close DPA 4061 right at the front of his hairline, expertly hidden by his hairdresser. This is exactly the kind of collaboration that was present between all departments through the entire shoot. On reflection, shooting a Bond movie was indeed everything I hoped it would be. The crew were always treated by the production as if we were all collaborating at the highest level of filmmaking. This atmosphere was promoted by Producers Barbara Broccoli, Michael G. Wilson, Gregg Wilson, Chris Brigham, and Chris Brock. I cannot begin to explain just how much effort Barbara Broccoli puts into the minutiae of every detail. It honestly feels like you're working on an intimate, independent project, where everyone's opinion is valued and each crew member, from the HOD's to the set PA's, are treated with the utmost respect and supported throughout. I had often heard this was the case, but to actually experience it was something I will treasure for the rest of my career. I'd like to thank my sound crew for their on-going collaboration, professionalism, and skill: Main Unit Key 1st AS: Arthur Fenn 1st AS: Robin Johnson 2nd AS: Ben Jeffes Trainee: Millie Akerman-Blankley Second Unit Sound Mixer: Tom Barrow 1st AS: Loveday Harding 3rd AS: Francesca Renda Splinter Unit Sound Mixer: Alan Hill 1st AS: Jackson Milliken Main Unit Equipment Zaxcom Deva 24 Sound Devices 688 Audio Limited 149 bespoke 12-channel mixer with AES outputs Schoeps boom mics: CMC1 MK41 & Super CMIT's DPA lavaliers Zaxcom & Lectrosonics radios TX & RX Sennheiser EW comms From top: Craig and Léa Seydoux; Christophe Waltz and Daniel Craig; Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris & Rory Kinnear.