JWlt Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi all, Just wondering if anybody on here had any experience with travel type shows, e.g. Parts Unknown, Nat Geo sort of stuff, and how one might go about getting on those crews? I'm relatively new, but have always wanted to work on travel shows and was just wondering if anybody could recommend some proactive steps I could take to work my way there eventually. Thanks! Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Perhaps research which production companies do the particular shows you're interested in and contact them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 You'll have to connect with the PMs, producers, directors, etc for those shows. Essentially anyone who has hiring power. Alternatively, you can get in touch with the current sound mixers for those shows, buy them a beer, and pick their brain. Ask them for tips, and ask them for opportunities to shadow them or visit them on location when nearby you. Sometimes it leads to you working with them on those shows, or being recommended for other similar shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWlt Posted June 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks John and Jose for the tips! I'll definitely look through the credits to see if I can grab some names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted June 5, 2015 Report Share Posted June 5, 2015 Buy a camera as they are OPC!! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobo Posted June 6, 2015 Report Share Posted June 6, 2015 One of the quickest way is to know a shooter that works on one and gets to hire his own audio tech. That's how I get hired for intl work frequently. But this kind of opportunity doesn't present itself often and it's cyclical. So when your set finally comes in, know the travel won't last forever, and be ready to ride those few waves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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