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With World Renowned Sound Designer Sandy Berman

Tuesday, April 28th
7-9PM @ Video Symphony
266 E. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank
FREE 

This month we’re proud to have Sandy Berman, a world renowned sound designer who has spent the last 25 years literally redefining the art of sound in motion pictures. Unless you’re enrolled in our Pro Tools Program, you probably don’t get very many chances to gain insights into the often-neglected but immensely important world of sound design– so don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an audio pro. 

Sandy Berman is responsible for some of the most innovative and creative uses of the medium in a wide variety of films such as “THE PRINCESS BRIDE”, “GET SMART“,“BEDAZZLED“,“SCARY MOVIE“,“DOUBLE JEOPARDY“,“ANALYZE THIS“,“ALADDIN“,“TOMBSTONE“,“HOT SHOTS!“, “JAWS 3“ & “JFK“ (for which he received the British academy award) to name but a few.

He just completed sound design work on the feature films, “OBSERVE & REPORT” & “PUBLIC ENEMIES” and he also was the picture editor on John Mellencamp’s new video “A RIDE BACK HOME”.

He has provided the sound design for the theater productions of “INTO THE WOODS” & “THE WAY OF THE WISEGUY” written & directed by “Crash” writer Bobby Moresco.

Sandy is also an accomplished musician who has played & recorded with a diverse list of artists such as Bruce Springsteen, James Brown, Chuck Berry, Hall & Oates, Junior Walker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Duane Eddy & even “Weird Al” Yankovic .

He serves on both the Executive Committee & the Rules Committee of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, is a voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences & is a past president of the Motion Picture Sound Editors. He currently lives in Los Angeles. 

“Pizza & Post” is a great opportunity to gain new insights, ask a few questions, network with your post-production peers, and as always, eat a lot of pizza.

What: Sprockets to DI – A Candid Discussion about Feature Post Production

When: April 30, 2009 7:15 PM

Price: $5.00 per person

Where: Click the link below to find out!

Meetup Description: Please join us at the next Get Lit event which promises to be informative and exclusive. I say exclusive because the members who actually show up to this event will get to hear candid and true stories from big budget Post Production Supervisors who are working with A-List directors and other talent. They have graciously offered to share some of their trade secrets on what it takes to finish a film for all types of distribution and the ways you can save money when working with a Post Supervisor.

It has been taught in many different ways that the best way to control your post-production budget is by preparing for the delivery requirement in pre-production. But how do you budget for a 35mm filmout if you don’t know whether or not you will get a theatrical release deal? How much does a digital intermediate cost nowadays and what are the pitfalls with distribution if I shoot digital? If I spend $1000 a week on a post supervisor during production will it save me that much money or more on the delivery requirements when I sell my film? These are the questions I plan on asking and I hope you are as serious as I am about attending this event to get the real answers.

Free parking on Sunset Blvd after 7:00pm
The $5 dollars goes toward food and drinks and I guarantee your hunger for food and knowledge will be satiated.

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/GetLit/calendar/9903248/

http://www.nabshow.com/2009/eventInfo/schedule.asp

The countdown to the 2009 NAB Show has begun, and I’m sure you’re busy gearing up for yet another exciting year!

The passcode that will give you free access to the opening keynote and the exhibit hall is still good and will save those who register online $150! 

Here’s the information for you again:

Free Exhibits Passport Code: TP01
This pass includes access to the exhibit floor and the opening keynote – a $150 value.*  Please pass along and visit http://nabshow.com/passport to redeem!

*One thing to note – the passcode can also be used when registering on-site; however, there is an additional $20 fee that will be charged.

This year and especially in this environment, the NAB Show may have more impact than ever before.  At a time where businesses everywhere are seeking some positive momentum, this is an event that helps provide it.  With the help of industry influencers like you, we’re driving real BUSINESS – over $50 billion in sales!