
What Our Members Do: Michael J. McDonald, Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer
“Be prepared and dedicate yourself to learn something new every day.” […]
“Be prepared and dedicate yourself to learn something new every day.” […]
Where are you currently employed? DreamWorks/NBCUniversal. Current Project? “Trolls World Tour,” which is the sequel to “Trolls” (2016). This is […]
“In a billion years, the sun is going to burn out and every memory humanity holds will disappear into the void.” […]
“It’s absolutely amazing how the editors are able to take thousands of hours of footage shot over the span of 39 days and weave it into a story that resonates with so many people.” […]
“Don’t wait till you retire to do your passion projects.” […]
“I do my most creative work when there are constraints.” […]
“My biggest challenge is navigating the dynamics between producers and mixers.” […]
“Watching ‘Lost’ was one of the reasons I wanted to get into audio post production.” […]
“Growing up, I always dreamt of seeing a Latina heroine on TV or in the movies.” […]
I always tell people that I am an “instantaneous editor.” I edit the show as it happens. My day-to-day responsibilities include keeping the switcher up to date and cleaned out, building effects for the show and switching the show. […]
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