#218 - How To Achieve Cinematic Sound with Vickie Sampson

Life, Camera, Action!

Today my guest Vickie Sampson and I will be talking about how to set your sound up for success during production in order to make the sound editing process a seamless experience with a great end result.

Vickie Sampson is a Writer, Director, Film and Sound Editor who has worked on over 200 films as a Supervising Sound Editor for feature films since 1973. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also known as the Oscars and Alliance of Women Directors. She has directed over 7 short films, 15 commercials and is attached to direct the upcoming feature film titled Revolutionist in Fall 2021 starring Virginia Madsen. You can explore more about her career in the award-winning feature documentary called Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound.

• Remember: Overlooking sound on set, will only make the sound editing process that much more difficult. So don’t take shortcuts to save time and daylight, but rather plan ahead and be flexible enough to prioritize the quality of the project as a whole.
• Research: When vetting your locations for your shoot, make multiple trips to the site at various times of day before making the final decision. This way you can get a feel for the naturally occurring sounds that may enhance or interfere with your project and can make a plan moving forward.
• Challenge: Go through your current script and take note of what sound would make up the ambiance of your scene. Schedule a few hours dedicated to capturing those sounds to use throughout your film.

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To learn more about Vickie and her projects: https://www.echocreekfilms.com/
Follow her on social media: @vickiesampson @directorgal