Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Santa Monica
Municipal Airport
March 24,2009
“Airport Owners and Pilots
Association” (commercial title)
Featuring actor:
Harrison Ford
Producer:
Marla Friedler
Commercial produced by Marla
Friedler
Professor Chapman
University Dodge
College Film and
Media Arts
These are the entry-level jobs in the Sound Department that can
be taught in high school:
Boom Operator
The boom operator is an assistant to the production sound mixer,
responsible for microphone placement and movement during the
filming. The boom operator uses a boom pole, a long, special piece
of equipment made from light aluminum or carbon fiber, which
allows precise positioning of the microphone above or below the
actors, just out of the camera’s frame.
Skills needed: General knowledge of how to hold and/or hide
microphones
Possibilities for advancement: Sound mixer
Work environment: On set
Personality needed: Ability to stay quiet and focused
Salary: $200-$300/day
Sound Technician
The sound technician basically pulls cables, but often acting as
an additional boom operator when required. Not all films
employ a sound technician, but the increasing complexities of
location sound recording in modern film have made the job
more prevalent. This role is sometimes credited as “cable
man” or “python wrangler”.
Skills needed: General knowledge of how the sound department
works
Possibilities for advancement: Sound Mixer
Personality needed: Ability to stay quiet and focused
Salary: $150-$250/day
Grip and Electric Professionals
Gaffer
Best Boy Electric
Key Grip
Best Boy Grip
Dolly Grip
Negative
No job security
You will always be looking for your next job
Outlook
What is the job outlook for these positions?
The job outlook is poor in a down economy but good it an up economy.
Also, your chances for work differ whether you are employed with an
advertising agency or a free lancer.
The motion
picture/commerical industry
isn’t easy but can be very fun
and rewarding!