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An innovator and original who helped forge what was to become “Rock & Roll”. I treasure my work experience with Mr Penniman on “Down and Out in Beverly Hills”. Cheers to the “ ‘King and Queen’ of Rock&Roll”. Thanks for all you gave us. CrewC

Well said Courtney. I did many commercials with Allen and it was always a pleasure to work with him. Outstanding and provocative conversations were the norm with Allen. One of the best was on a commercial shot out in the desert, the company stayed at the Bun Boy hotel and restaurant for a week and we'd all gather there after work as there was nowhere else to go, and the conversations would wind around and through all things film, Allen holding court, like a jovial professor engaged in a topic he loved. Sad to see another good man gone. RIP Allen. CrewC

Truly one of the greatest has exited the stage but damn he left us with so much. Big fan. RIP John Prine. CrewC

One of my beliefs for many years now is the importance of doing, learning, engaging in, and attempting things away from my sound profession when I’m off work. It’s not that sound for picture or anything doesn’t need continuing education, it most certainly does, but the other aspects of life should never be short changed. I feel everything I’ve done outside my career has made me better at my career and it keeps me balanced. Now that 99% of our careers are in suspended animation, I’d suggest going away from our obsessions about our craft and seek a different way to see the world and our place in

Hi Courtney. I too thought of starting this topic because it is affecting all of us and as they say, “misery loves company”, but glad you did because I never would of thought to included the retirement component. One reason I haven’t retired yet is that I do love set life and the challenges presented making media. More so the people I get to work with keeps me hanging on. That said, as someone who has worked the commercial arena for decades, I am use to time off and have developed many ways to spend/waste my time when off. Walking is the best thing I do whenever I’m off work. I’m lucky my town

It’s being reported our good friend and frequent contributor Jay Rose has passed away. I’m not sure of the details and really they don’t matter. He was an outstanding master of sound for picture and shared his knowledge freely and kindly. My condolences to his family and many friends. CrewC

Practice safety my sisters and brothers. Six years gone but not forgotten. Rest In Peace Sarah Jones. CrewC

I find loop artist fun and some like Tash excellent as well. CrewC

Yeah. I use it for all my personal media projects but I still use PT for the sound as I know it well but Firelight is on my list to do. I'm a Universal Audio guy and have many of their plug ins and I'm looking forward to their in house DAW called LUNA. Free this spring if you own a thunderbolt interface. Worth checking out. CrewC

DiVinnci Resolve is an incredible tool set that is a color correction program used by DIT’s world wide. Within it is a NLE, an FX suite, and Fairlight ( DAW ) all working under one roof and together. As a Photographer/Vidiographer/Whatever it might be worth a look. It’s free. It’s powerful. It has many fans. ProTools has a free version called First that is easy to download and learn. CrewC

Big fan of Jan. I salute you and your decision to head too the third act on your terms. I have no doubt a woman of your intellect and interests will find a smorgasbord of fun and adventure awaits you. Well done. Congrats CrewC

Congratulations to your daughter. Very accomplished feat. Thanks for sharing this with us. CrewC

Congrats to all the nominees and their crews. Well done. CrewC

I bought my first one in 83. the second in 88-89. the third in 90-1. I still like the way mine sound. I use them all the time. One is a bit hissy but I doubt it's the capsule. I'm sure it depends on how they've been used and cared for but mine have served me well. Like JW said, I'd want to hear it first before $$$ is $pent. CrewC

Sometimes it’s easier to shoot a beach scene at the beach without all the technology.;~) CrewC