Tales From The Inside

Prelude To A Dream

I'm currently working in the entertainment industry as an editor. It's been a long journey, and I know I have a long way to go. As disillusioned as I am, I still find the fact that I'm doing what I've been dreaming about forever, amazing.

I remember watching a documentary on The Discovery Channel about the making of FRIENDS. I was so mystified at the whole process and immediately felt like I needed to be a part of that. It is funny looking back that what had most interested me was the whole post-production process. The foley artist actually. I watched as this woman walked on all these different types of grounds. The concrete, dirt, rocks, film, (for the effect of crunching leaves), wood, tile. I just thought, what a cool job. I think that's what initially sparked my interest.

It's strange how looking back you can almost see the exact path that got you to a certain place. Everyone always asks me why I wanted to be in this business. I could ramble on for hours about how I am creative person who loves to create and share things with the world. The truth is, it just feels right. Sure, I'm a creative person, and I'm not going to argue that showing someone something you've made is one of the most rewarding feelings one could possibly have, but for me, I just sort of felt it.

That said, I'll let my journey begin. Enjoy.



This image is from a book written by one of my old professors. “The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound” by David Yewdall

Labels: in the beginning, paths, preface

posted by ms bct @ 6:28 PM