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22 PRODUCTION SOUND & VIDEO – Summer 2024 Collaborating with Classic Sound, known for their expertise with orchestral recordings, we ensured that every note from the London Symphony Orchestra at the Ely Cathedral was captured with clarity and precision. Utilizing Dolby Atmos technology, we aimed to immerse the audience in the heart of the orchestra, allowing them to experience the film as if they were the conductor themselves. Recording live orchestras presented its own set of challenges, but meticulous planning and dedication paid off, resulting in a truly immersive auditory experience. We employed a staggering sixty-two microphones to cover the orchestra, ensuring that every nuance and detail of the performance was captured with unparalleled fidelity. One standout aspect of the film was the emphasis on authentic and naturalistic dialog, particularly during overlapping conversations. It was Bradley Cooper's goal to have actors speak in a way that mirrored real-life interactions, where overlapping dialog is commonplace. Achieving this required careful coordination and technical finesse to ensure that every word was audible, and every emotion conveyed, without sacrificing realism. Behind the scenes, my team worked tirelessly to ensure that the overlapping dialog sounded authentic and clean, reflecting the way people naturally communicate. We wanted to avoid trapping the actors in the standard movie practice of waiting