30th October My Job

Mrs Woffinden asked us to research our Job that we most enjoyed at the West Yorkshire during the Off-stage choices. I chose Sound technician, because I love music and the off-stage choices really inspired me.
Mrs Woffinden asked us to write the creative process of the job.

First the sound technician should read through the script.

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Learn How to use the software and how to operate it.

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Research different locations and there sounds.

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Then they have to create the effects or use the effects all ready stored.

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Test the equipment to make sure every thing is in fine tuning.

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Look through appropriate music and sounds.

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Find music appropriate music to fit the emotion of the scene.

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Create a sound track.

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Edit and mix tracks.

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Set up microphones.

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Set up instruments.

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Learn the right timings.

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Teach actors how to use the microphones.

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Create a sound script.

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Test through the rehearsals.

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Perform.

I then researched jobs on-line for a sound technician to give a idea of hat qualifications I would need.

The sound technician is the master sound creator for a theatrical production. These professionals not only keep the microphones that singers use problem free, but create soundscapes for theatrical productions ranging from musicals to straight plays.

According to the State University website, many sound technicians are freelancers and due to the nature of the work, often find themselves facing long periods of unemployment once the run of a show is completed.

Aspiring sound technicians can get experience in a number of ways, including in the community as well as college productions. They can also gain additional knowledge through college coursework, according to the State University website.

The average salary for a sound technician is $38,050, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

I got all of this information from :http://www.ehow.com/facts_5932739_theatre-sound-technician-job-description.html .