Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1475048
C A S Q U A R T E R L Y I FA L L 2 0 2 2 39 brought it to my attention and it was easy to put in. Missing lines, ticks, missing fill, extraneous noises that don't match anything on screen; all of these have been pointed out by my mixing partner and are easy to fix. This is one of the first things I look for in a mixing partner. I need someone who can point out my mistakes, and also receive the same without getting bent out of shape. Other than that, it goes without saying, that they must have the technical skill to do their job well. Beyond that, here are some other qualities I look for in a mixing partner. I would like someone who is curious about how they can get better at their job. I would like someone who can interpret the notes the client gives and find a way to give them what they desire. I would like someone who is imaginative, comes up with creative ideas, and can improvise when something unexpected arises. I would like someone who is a good communicator and is fun to be with. I would like someone who I can share favorite plugins with and the occasional glass of whisky. Basically, I would like someone who I can hang out with, and with whom I can create a kind and generous environment on the stage. In the end, what I create on the stage with each project I work on is a family. My mixing partner, the sound supervisor, the recordist, and the client all become a new family for me. A family to be treated with kindness and respect and to have a fun time with. We are all here to create the best- sounding show we have ever heard and give the client what they are asking for. We are a mixing team. L-R: William Butler, Clark King, myself, and Craig Hunter proudly holding our Emmys for Outstanding Single-Camera Sound Mixing for Boston Legal. Photo by J. Sciulli/WireImage