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8 PRODUCTION SOUND & VIDEO – Fall 2021 by maskless fans who may or may not be vaccinated. The initial gut reaction of going back to work in crowds is scary and nauseating. At venues like the Los Angeles Coliseum, operators have to consider when they use bathrooms that are open to the public. Efforts must be made to minimize time and contact with those who do not work in production. Furthermore, we need to be mindful of how our co-workers are adjusting to this new normal and be compassionate toward their beliefs and viewpoints in the matter. Safety is an important key to any production. On August 21, the Los Angeles Rams play the Las Vegas Raiders in a pre- season game. I will be forced to walk seven flights of stairs to get to the press box from the ground level because the elevator line will be too long to wait. But I will hear the cheering from the crowd radiate through that new venue like it was promised and then delayed. As one EVS Operator said to me as we talked about the upcoming season, "Isn't that why we're really there? Isn't it great to hear that noise from the crowd filter into the truck?" Welcome back, fans, but please be safe. Be Strong. Stand Proud. Be Courageous. Jillian Arnold President SAVE YOUR BACK! 16 Track Recorder / Mixer 2 x Built-in Receivers for audio from up to 8 talent transmitters 3lbs 11oz - fully loaded 1 amp power draw FROM THE EDITORS As autumn falls upon us, there is cause for celebration. As restrictions continue to ease and the various sectors of our economies resume normal busi- ness operations, the world is beginning to look more like the one we used to know. Though we must continue to be vigilant and stop the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, we hope that the darkest days of this pandemic are now behind us as a new normal continues to take shape. In this edition of Production Sound & Video, we take a look at the Sound Mixing nominees for this year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Jennifer Winslow brings us an important report from the Women's Committee. Ed Novick takes us behind the scenes on the challenges of mixing The Guilty in the time of COVID while Simon Hayes concludes his article from the set of No Time to Die, the 25th film in the James Bond franchise. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sports EVS Operator Edgar Lopez, who shared some insights into the joys and obstacles of working for the Los Angeles Angels and the Anaheim Ducks. Then I shared my thoughts on the ongo- ing global chip shortage and how it may impact our members in the coming years. There's a lot to unpack in this one. James Delhauer & Richard Lightstone CAS AMPS FROM THE PRESIDENT continued from page 7