Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Jesse Dodd · Accepted Answer

“It’s not all glamor and glitz so be ready to dedicate some serious time.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Jesse Dodd · Accepted Answer

“People come into this industry with stars in their eyes, not really knowing what it’s about. There’s a lot of time, effort and concern that goes into what we do. Sometimes people come in with a certain expectation, aren’t ready to work hard and make a real mess of a spectacular opportunity. Please don’t do that!”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Jesse Dodd · Accepted Answer

“Do you think I should go into ADR? No one has ever asked me that!”

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Jesse Dodd · Accepted Answer

“I’ll cheat with a few words: faith, hard work, and willingness.”

Question 5

What is an ADR Mixer?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

An ADR Mixer, which stands for an Automated Dialogue Replacement Mixer, is a Sound Engineer who specializes in recording dialogue for films. They may re-record dialogue that was not properly or clearly recorded the first time on set or record for the first time voiceover dialogue needed for any entertainment that might require it, such as an animated film or video game.

Question 6

How much do ADR Mixers make?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

The annual salary of an ADR Mixer depends on several factors, including their experience, the number of gigs they book in a year, and their union status. Generally speaking, ADR Mixers just entering this field can earn around $51,000 per year. Industry professionals with a fair amount of experience who also belong to IATSE can earn upwards of $114,000 annually.

Question 7

How do you become an ADR Mixer?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

ADR mixing certainly has a need for creativity, but it firstly requires highly technical skills in sound recording. For this reason, many aspiring ADR Mixers go to school to specifically learn those skills and gain experience through classroom assignments, student films, local short films, and internships. In many cases, ADR Mixers will get hired at a post-production facility to further those skills. This allows them to both gain familiarly with the equipment necessary to properly record dialogue, as well as experience working with Actors and other industry professionals. They may then go on to get employed by a studio or work as an independent contractor.

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