CAS In Conversation Cinema Audio Society

In Conversation, Episode 13 brings in current Cinema Audio Society President, Peter Kurland CAS, to discuss his career as both Boom Operator and Production Sound Mixer; his experience with musicals; his many Academy Award, CAS and BAFTA nominations; as well as his view on the Cinema Audio Society. Interviewed by Joshua Anderson CAS, this episode was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville.

In Conversation, Episode 12 explores the work of multi-Oscar, BAFTA, and CAS winning Re-recording Mixer, Ron Bartlett CAS and Golden Reel Winning, Sound Effect Field Recording Mixer, Eric Potter. Coming up together in the industry, these two passionate artists have shared adventures in the trenches of sound for picture spanning well over 30 years. They even played in a band together. From films such as Basic Instinct to last year's highly celebrated Dune, they teach us the creative value and joy of collaboratively exploring challenges within a team. This episode was moderated by Karol Urban CAS MPSE and recorded at Formosa at Paramount with Jesse Dodd CAS with sound editorial by Steve Urban MPSE. Total Running Time: 01:35

In Conversation, Episode 11: Production Sound Mixer Paddy Hanlon CAS takes in the career of Production Sound Mixer Mark Weingarten. An Oscar win this year along with a CAS award Mark talks of his long path in the industry starting in New York and leading him to be one of the most celebrated Production Sound Mixers in Hollywood. Maverick, Interstellar and Dunkirk to mention some of the blockbusters but also classic cult pieces like Best in Show and Red Rock West. Recorded locally in New York and LA. Total Running Time: 1:39

In Conversation, Episode 10 delves into the work of Production Sound Mixer, Jeff Wexler CAS. With a career that spans over 70 films in five decades, innovations in digital recording and the cultivation of a worldwide sound community through his online forum, the contributions to cinema sound made by Jeff Wexler cannot be overstated. But it was his working relationships with directors Hal Ashby and Cameron Crowe and with his long time boom operator, Don Coufal, that may have had the biggest impact on him. This episode was moderated and recorded by Joshua Anderson, CAS in Los Angeles with the assistance of Gregg Harris. Total Running Time: 1:40

In Conversation, Episode 9, In this episode Production Sound Mixer Paddy Hanlon CAS talks to long-time Sound Mixer/ Boom Operator and Educator Mr Noel Quinn. Over his 50 plus years in the Film industry we hear from Noel about his path and we focus on his legendary status as Boom Operator bringing us stories close to the set of how time has changed or not changed this crucial position within the Production Sound team.
Emmy Nominated for his recording work on the "Hijacking of the Achille Lauro" and a well known educator and mentor in sound.
Noel felt at home in the Boom Operator position working on such titles as Robert Altman's "Images", Zardoz, Michael Collins, Reign Of Fire, Veronica Guerin to mention a few. This was recorded locally in Ireland and New York. Total Running Time: 01:34

In Conversation Ep. 8

In Conversation, Episode 8 explores the career and life of legendary multi-Oscar, BAFTA, Emmy, and CAS-awarded re-recording mixer and former CAS president Michael Minkler. Moderated by Karol Urban MPSE CAS, the episode explores Michael’s 50+ year adventure on the dub stage and his unique perspective as a 3rd generation sound artist with a family history going back to the Vitaphone. Michael recalls his experiences working on such celebrated soundtracks as Black Hawk Down and Chicago, for which he won Oscars, as well as other such as exalted titles, such as Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and Tron. We garner incredible insight as he explains his approach to understanding his directors, his secret to long-lasting collaborative relationships, his boundless curiosity for technical innovation, and his steadfast commitment to serving the story. Total Running Time: 01:17