Many people have commented on the strike. First off I agree that the writers had no choice but to strike. I agree that unions help more than they hurt. Since I do mostly Reality Tv and some News I am not in any union if this strike continues it will give me more work since they will have to fill the programming schedule with Reality and News programs. I just hope this strike ends soon so that everyone can have a happy holiday.
Shockmount Quick Disconnect
For anyone looking for a quicker way to change shock mounts and keep them tightly attached to the boom pole you should consider “The Ambient Quick Release Mic Adapter” it is a bit expensive at $112.00 but makes putting a shock mount quick and it never comes loose while using the boom pole. So if your looking for a quicker way to change shock mounts give it a look. The Ambient Quick Release Mic Adapter
Real Vice Cops
I have been working on this new show called “Real Vice Cops”, which follows Vice Cops doing high risk and dangerous search warrants. Here is a link to a promo video the company has put together it show cases some of my good audio work in difficult situations www.realvicecops.com
NBC Nightly News Shoot
I did a interesting shoot yesterday for Nightly on African American health problems in the south. It was very eye opening about the health problems related to eating a high salt diet and other southern comfort foods along with not exercising. It just reminded me how important it is to take care of yourself.
Other Great Sound Forums to visit
For those interested in location sound the best forum to visit http://www.jwsound.net then click on discussion group. This forum is run by Jeff Wexler a sound mixer with over 25 years of experience it is also where some of the best and most respected mixers post and interact it is a great place to gain knowledge via reading and interacting.
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