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C A S Q U A R T E R L Y F A L L 2 0 1 7 39 more seamless. But the job of the mixer in both situations is the same. The mixer must make choices that could not have been made between the two departments earlier in the process and create something that honors everyone. Production Sound Pavilion The CAS-sponsored Production Sound Pavilion was focused toward production sound mixers, as well as post mixers who wish to learn more about the gathering process. 1. Production Sound Rigs: Carts and Bags Moderator: Chris Howland CAS The Production Sound Pavilion (also known as the "Parade of Carts") has been a tradition for a while with the Cinema Audio Society, and now takes place as a part of the Mix event. This year, there was an excellent group of production mixers showing off their gear. In particular, some mixers brought their "over the shoulder" bags that they use for smaller shoots (such as documentaries), in addition to their full racks of equipment. Chris Howland CAS has been instrumental in organizing this event for the last couple of years and hosted it. Paul Vik Marshall CAS was also there to introduce the event. 2. RF: Coordination in a Shrinking Spectrum Moderator: Phil Palmer CAS Panelists: Tim Holly (CBS), Ara Mikharian (WB), Adam Imada (Sony) This talk was moderated by CAS Vice President Phil Palmer, with panelists from three studios in town: Tim Holly of CBS, Ara Mikharian from Warner Bros., and Adam Imada of Sony. But also participating unofficially was Howard Fine of the Southern California Frequency Coordination Committee, who was able to add many details about the state of the available spectrum in SoCal. The talk was well-attended and useful for all production mixers, as this is a currently changing landscape involving technology and public policy. Below: Brett Voss (left), David Klotz, Tim Kimmel, Paula Fairfield, and Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit discuss the sound for Game of Thrones, a panel sponsored by Avid. Photo: Mel Lambert Mix event crowd. Photo: Eli Moskowitz Andrew De Cristofaro (left), moderator Mark Mangini, Julian Slater, David Rowe, Jay Jennings, and Tony Lamberti for the MPSE-sponsored panel "Preparing Immersive Audio for Any-Sized Screen." Photo: Mel Lambert The Mix Panel Series This program was a series of expert panels presented by the Motion Picture Sound Editors, Cinema Audio Society, and Westlake Pro respectively. Each discussion explored the journey of audio and workflow between departments. One Soundtrack, Multiple Formats: Preparing Immersive Audio for Any-Sized Screen (sponsored by MPSE) Moderator: Mark Mangini Panelists: Andrew De Cristofaro, Tony Lamberti, Jay Jennings, David Rowe, Julian Slater Mark opened the panel by asking, "Would you rather have five weeks to mix 5.1, or four weeks to mix in Atmos?" The answer was universal that the panel preferred a longer