Phil
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Post by Phil on Jul 27, 2006 20:07:58 GMT 1
I have been talking to a few people in the biz about what I would need in a few years time to become a sound engineer. They said to me that most of the time you just work your way up because a piece of paper means nothing really. Would you agree??
I dont suppose anyone has heard of a Company called NiteLites or a bloke nicknamed Stosh who sometimes works for them. - Thats who I was speaking to. I think he has been in the biz. about 20 years
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Post by allongsounddesigns on Jul 28, 2006 22:58:25 GMT 1
i've just completed a BA in music tech.. thing is i'm finding most ppl say... very nice... well done... but, do you actually have any real experience?
luckily i was warned of this a couple of years ago and made sure i got some real experince...
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Phil
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Post by Phil on Jul 29, 2006 21:37:09 GMT 1
what sort of things are involved in the course?
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Post by razorback on Jul 31, 2006 22:51:43 GMT 1
I was going to do a degree in sound engineering, but decided to do physics instead. I can guarentee I will end in sound anyway though  . Basically I was just told the same as you were, experience is much more useful than paper. In my case it was doing the school sound and lights for a few years (albeit with crappy gear!). Oh and by the way this is my first post round here, so hey everyone! |
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Post by soundmanjim on Aug 1, 2006 10:36:43 GMT 1
hey razorback!
erm..well i have a C+G in Radio and electronics and that helps me when im sorting out wiring i suppose - there's no doubting having the piece of paper will get you noticed; but yes, experience counts.
Don't be afraid to exaggerate slightly as well. If you have a good head you could get over most stuff you havent learned about yet.
smile and nod!
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