Being responsible Quote by Per Hallberg
“My job on a film is to be responsible for all the sounds in the movie besides the music. Together with my team, we work on the dialogue, foley, sound effects, and sound design. We work closely with the director and picture editor in the prep period, and then together with them, the sound mixers, and music crew, we collaborate on the final mix of the film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film industry magazine, date unknown
The sound designer oversees all non‑musical audio, collaborating with directors, editors, and mixers to shape dialogue, foley, effects, and overall soundscape.
In simple terms: Manages dialogue, foley, effects, and design with team.
Key Takeaway
Ensure audio supports story and immersion.
Themes
film production
audio design
collaboration
Mood
technical
creative
Type
professional
educational
When to use this quote
- movie post‑production
- advertising
- video games
- theatre productions
Key Concepts
sound editing
mixing
director communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sound influence audience emotion?
- What challenges arise when syncing sound to picture?
A Different Perspective
Budget constraints can limit sound quality.
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