16th August 2008 - by Abby Reid
Choosing a Career in the Music Industry
Do you like the idea of having a job that surrounds you with
creative and inspiring challenges? Have you ever wanted to take
your love for music, video games or the movies to the next
level? Do you see yourself behind the scenes making music,
games or working in film?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then a career in
the audio recording industry may be for you.
Why work in the audio recording industry?
We are surrounded by sound. You can’t go to the movies, play a
video game, turn on a TV or radio, or browse the internet
without hearing music and recorded sound. Nearly everything you
hear was created by an audio professional.
How do you get started in the recording industry? It isn’t easy
to break into the entertainment field, but proper training, an
internship and determination can help you get there.
Here’s what you can expect from a job in
audio:
* You’ll work with, professional, creative people who have a
passion for their jobs
* You’ll be part of a team with a common goal - producing
quality work and expanding your knowledge in the process
* You’ll be exposed to professional-level hardware, software
and computers used to record, edit and produce a finished audio
product
* You’ll have a career in an industry with solid growth
potential
The proper education can make the difference between
success and failure in your audio career
The music business has changed dramatically in the last 10
years. Because of the low cost and availability of computers
and memory, it is now possible to write, produce, edit,
process, mix and distribute audio using equipment that was once
very expensive and difficult to find.
As an up-and-coming audio pro, how do you wade through this
amount of information and make the right contacts and decisions
in your search for a career? The answer is to seek out the
proper education and gain the knowledge and contacts you need
to work in the audio field.
Many people choose different paths in the recording industry.
By using the following job descriptions as your guide, you will
find an occupation that properly fits you.
Recording Engineer - This is one of the most
coveted jobs in recording. The engineer records the
instruments, vocals and other important elements on a CD. They
also mix the final product and get it ready for mastering and
final release.
Post-Production Mixer - In film, the mixer
balances all of the elements that go into the making of a film.
With the increasing popularity of surround sound in movie and
home theaters, this job has become more complex and important.
Post production is a growing business with many engineers
finding work in Production Sound, Foley Recording and Mixing
and Film Score work.
Game Audio Content Provider - Video games and
systems are growing in popularity. Even if you don’t work for a
gaming company, there are opportunities for hired guns that
work as independent content providers. Audio professionals
provide the sounds for every aspect of the game including
character movements, sound effects, weapons, environmental
sounds and music.
Live Sound Monitor or FOH Engineer - Live
sound engineers work in radio and TV broadcast and live venues.
This part of the business often works hand in hand with the
recording end of the industry providing live material for
release on CDs, DVDs and TV.
Article Source: http://www.bb-articles.com
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