Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1451070
56 S P R I N G 2 0 2 2 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y BETWEEN THE EARS b y P e t e r K e l s e y C A S The segment "Between the Ears" is described as the following: What does it take both on and off the job to foster creative decision making, master efficient problem solving, and navigate interpersonal politics to best serve the sonic through-line of any production? Moderated by GARY BOURGEOIS CAS, the panelists included ALEX GIBSON, supervising music editor; ALYSON DEE MOORE, Foley artist; CRAIG HENIGHAN CAS MPSE, supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer; DANE DAVIS MPSE, supervising sound editor; and LEE ORLOFF CAS, production sound mixer. Gary started off by saying that he was asked to moderate because he doesn't have any problems—to the amusement of the panel. He introduced the panelists and advised that he would ask each one about the particular problems or issues in their craft. Gary then went on to outline potential problems and split them into four categories: 1. Physical issues which could be budget, time management, or schedule. 2. Management concerns dealing with the producers or production company, post- production supervisor, and director. 3. Workflow issues. 4. Communication problems such as picture department not liaising with the sound department. Alyson Dee Moore was asked about her issues and responded that it is really about the time constraints that are different between a feature vs. TV vs. video. How can we get it done working together and give the client what they need, given the time we have? She feels that communication is key. Gary asked if she has more or less time now, to which she replied that they now have more work and less downtime as opposed to the old days when you had a lot of time when reels were changed and there were only four tracks of Foley. It's double the work, but more efficient as we separate things more. Gary asked if the sound supervisor was asking for more detail and the answer is yes, but with a supervisor like Alex Gibson Alyson Dee Moore Craig Henighan CAS MPSE Dane Davis MPSE Lee Orloff CAS Gary Bourgeois CAS Moderator