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Some songs helped convey feelings and underlying subtexts in particular circumstances. While other times, it was about creating the right vibe. Then there was Andrea Riseborough, who immediately caught me off guard and blew me away with her performance from day one. It was amazing to witness this powerhouse of a character, which shook most of us to the core. She had incredible dynamics, and keeping up with that was quite a task at times. Luckily, I had a killer crew of Johnny Kubelka as Boom Operator, and Dan Kelly as Utility. It was a real treat to have them both, Swiss Army knife-generation sound guys who have worked in many disciplines as well. We shot all over L.A. and out in the desert, all on location. It truly reminded me of the good old independent film days that felt like summer camp. Just filmmakers having fun. No matter the application, it's safe to say that our job requirements are evolving, and so are we. The amount of gear we have to keep is staggeringly more than ever, and we have to support each other to keep our rates up to accommodate for that. The gear is there to supplement our solutions, not to define us or our workflow. It doesn't matter if you use Shure or Lectro, Zaxcom, Sound Devices, Cantar, Sonosax or Zoom— what matters is that we know how to use our equipment and adapt to the ever-changing landscape. A mixer's gear loadout is reminiscent of their mind and what makes sense to them. We mustn't forget the purpose of the gear is to get it out of the way and don't forget to step away and live life. Summer 2023 – LOCAL695.COM 59