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52 W I N T E R 2 0 2 5 I C A S Q U A R T E R L Y b y K u r t K a s s u l k e C A S The event started at 9:00 with an informal breakfast and socializing, then kicked into gear at 10:00 with a varied program of panels. Topics ranged from "Say What"—exploring why dialogue intelligibility is in the news (and brainstorming possible solutions to keep people from having to turn on subtitles); to "It's All Fun and Games"—breaking down the unique challenges and techniques required to craft cinematically On October 20, 2024, we made a move to the School of Cinematic Arts at USC to hold our fourth year of the CAS & MPSE Sounding Board. It was a wonderful day mingling with fellow mixers, editors, and interested colleagues and friends. Thanks to all the CAS and MPSE volunteers, organizers, and speakers who made this year's event so successful. The lineup of panel discussions, best practice forums, Parade of Carts and Bags, and vendor tables was insightful, innovative, and inspiring. expressive sound for games; and "The Mad Hatters"—featuring a lively discussion about the perils and advantages of juggling multiple positions while working on a project. The new Best Practices presentations included "Re- Re- Re- Conforming"—hard-won wisdom for efficient conforming of projects; "Communication Breakdown"—tips on improving