Chapter | four

Fire in the Hole

The Players and Their Responsibilities

DOI: 10.4324/9781003008439-7

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Postproduction sound works well when it has a systematic set of procedures. In Hollywood, there is a codified system that has been developed over many years. This system has variations depending on the budget and time allowed for the project. In general, however, most professional films and television shows in Hollywood follow the same paradigm. There is the accepted hierarchy of players and the expected conventions of the process. It is important to understand this system that lays out a common-sense approach for anyone who wants a tried-and-true ...

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