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Mixing a musical [electronic book] : Broadway theatrical sound mixing techniques / Shannon Slaton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Waltham, MA : Focal Press, 2011.Edition: 1st edISBN:
  • 0240817591 (electronic bk.)
  • 9780240817590 (electronic bk.)
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Contents:
Part I - The Career Path What does it mean to be a Theatrical Mixer? Musicals versus Plays Different Positions in Theatrical Sound Different Levels of Theatrical Sound Small-scale, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway Part II - The Prep Design Team's Job Mixer's job The Shop Build Schedule Build Techniques Paperwork Video Testing Packing Part III - The Take-In Design Team's job Mixer's job Unions Local One Equity Pink Contracts The Schedule Take-in Techniques Part IV - Tech Design Team's job Mixer's job The Schedule Techniques Part V - The Run Design Team's job Mixer's job Part VI - The Take-Out Design Team's job Mixer's job Techniques.
Machine generated contents note: Part I -- The Career Path What does it mean to be a Theatrical Mixer? Musicals versus Plays Different Positions in Theatrical Sound Different Levels of Theatrical Sound Small-scale, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway Part II -- The Prep Design Teams Job Mixers job The Shop Build Schedule Build Techniques Paperwork Video Testing Packing Part III -- The Take-In Design Teams job Mixers job Unions Local One Equity Pink Contracts The Schedule Take-in Techniques Part IV -- Tech Design Teams job Mixers job The Schedule Techniques Part V -- The Run Design Teams job Mixers job Part VI -- The Take-Out Design Teams job Mixers job Techniques .
Summary: When mixing a live show, for the first time or hundredth time, there are countless things running through your mind, foremost- this is live and you have to get it right! Whether you are working on Broadway, in a regional theatre or on the school production, having an understanding of the equipment, set up, and how sound behaves is crucial to the success of your show's performance. In this guide to live sound mixing for theatre, Shannon Slaton shares his expert knowledge and proven, effective techniques acquired from years of experience working on Broadway shows. Written in a clear and easy to read style, and illustrated with real world examples of personal experience and professional interviews, Slaton shows you how how to mix live theatre shows from the basics of equipment, set ups, and using sound levels to creating atmosphere, emotion and tension to ensure a first rate performance every time. *Learn what it takes to be a Broadway theatrical mixer *Learn tips and tricks from some of today's top Broadway mixers *Learn the techniques that will help you get ahead in this field.
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When mixing a live show, for the first time or hundredth time, there are countless things running through your mind, foremost- this is live and you have to get it right!

Whether you are working on Broadway, in a regional theatre or on the school production, having an understanding of the equipment, set up, and how sound behaves is crucial to the success of your show's performance.

In this guide to live sound mixing for theatre, Shannon Slaton shares his expert knowledge and proven, effective techniques acquired from years of experience working on Broadway shows.

Written in a clear and easy to read style, and illustrated with real world examples of personal experience and professional interviews, Slaton shows you how to mix live theatre shows from the basics of equipment, set ups, and using sound levels to creating atmosphere, emotion and tension to ensure a first rate performance every time.

Part I - The Career Path What does it mean to be a Theatrical Mixer? Musicals versus Plays Different Positions in Theatrical Sound Different Levels of Theatrical Sound Small-scale, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway Part II - The Prep Design Team's Job Mixer's job The Shop Build Schedule Build Techniques Paperwork Video Testing Packing Part III - The Take-In Design Team's job Mixer's job Unions Local One Equity Pink Contracts The Schedule Take-in Techniques Part IV - Tech Design Team's job Mixer's job The Schedule Techniques Part V - The Run Design Team's job Mixer's job Part VI - The Take-Out Design Team's job Mixer's job Techniques.

Machine generated contents note: Part I -- The Career Path What does it mean to be a Theatrical Mixer? Musicals versus Plays Different Positions in Theatrical Sound Different Levels of Theatrical Sound Small-scale, Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway Part II -- The Prep Design Teams Job Mixers job The Shop Build Schedule Build Techniques Paperwork Video Testing Packing Part III -- The Take-In Design Teams job Mixers job Unions Local One Equity Pink Contracts The Schedule Take-in Techniques Part IV -- Tech Design Teams job Mixers job The Schedule Techniques Part V -- The Run Design Teams job Mixers job Part VI -- The Take-Out Design Teams job Mixers job Techniques .

When mixing a live show, for the first time or hundredth time, there are countless things running through your mind, foremost- this is live and you have to get it right! Whether you are working on Broadway, in a regional theatre or on the school production, having an understanding of the equipment, set up, and how sound behaves is crucial to the success of your show's performance. In this guide to live sound mixing for theatre, Shannon Slaton shares his expert knowledge and proven, effective techniques acquired from years of experience working on Broadway shows. Written in a clear and easy to read style, and illustrated with real world examples of personal experience and professional interviews, Slaton shows you how how to mix live theatre shows from the basics of equipment, set ups, and using sound levels to creating atmosphere, emotion and tension to ensure a first rate performance every time. *Learn what it takes to be a Broadway theatrical mixer *Learn tips and tricks from some of today's top Broadway mixers *Learn the techniques that will help you get ahead in this field.

Electronic reproduction. Amsterdam : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2011. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Title from title screen (viewed on Sep. 1, 2011). Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

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Shannon Slaton designed the tours for Aeros, Kiss Me Kate, The Full Monty, Hairspray, Sweeney Todd, and The Wizard of Oz. His Broadway mixing experience includes A Christmas Carol, Jersey Boys, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Drowsy and Legally Blonde. He is also the Production Sound for The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway and the US National tour.

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