How Two-Person Post Sound Mixing Crews Handle TV & Film Projects

In this video, I dive into the art of mixing sound for TV and film projects with a two-person team. Discover how this streamlined approach can speed up your mix and enhance the final product.
🎚️ What You'll Learn:
The roles of the two mixers: Dialogue & Music Mixer, and Sound Effects, Backgrounds & Foley Mixer.
The history of sound mixing and how budget cuts have shaped today's workflows.
Our unique two-person mix workflow.
A surprising reveal about our monitoring situation that may not be for everyone!
Whether you're new to sound mixing or looking to optimize your process, this video offers valuable insights and practical tips.
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[@KellyAskam_MindExchangeMusic]

I've been wondering how multi-person mixes work for a long time. Thanks for making this!

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

So glad this was insightful! I really appreciate you taking time to watch and to comment. Blessings!

[@Paulkruz1]

Thank you for Sharing Joe, you are dropping real gems these days

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

My pleasure! Happy to share.

[@TheSoundBarr]

Nice mate..💪🏻

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Thanks Matt!

[@aryanmixes]

THANK U SIR LOVE FROM INDIA

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Ahh thank you all the way from LA!!

[@bernardobento5943]

What a great insight of your work! Thank you very much for explaining this, as this kind of information isn't as accessible as it should be.

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Thank you for watching!

[@BakeaCupcake-tc6oi]

Hi Joel, thanks for sharing this, I have few questions: How do you buss the two workstations for Dx and Bgs to the print workstation?

[@giocharelli1110]

thanks joel , can you talk about updating stems a little more ? step by step would be obviously awesome , thank you

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

I think that's a great idea for a future video. Thanks!

[@rmndvdgzmn]

Thank you again, Joel! Thank you for sharing your workflow. It is really amazing to learn new things that are not in our usual, normal setup. It is quite amusing and wanted to experience mixing with a partner, sharing the same room.

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Hey thanks for the comment and for checking out the video! Sorry for the delay. Mixing together is my normal, especially for film and tv our here in Hollywood. We do have a really good time and yes it takes some getting used to.

[@zab6stringer]

Thank you soooo much for sharing your workflow Always fun to watch your videos especially when its relatd to rerecording work ❤

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Hey thanks for taking the time to check it out!

[@dallas_taylor]

Fantastic info Joel!!! I've wanted this video for decades :)

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Hey thanks, Dallas! Come to think of it, I don't think I've seen anything on this either, glad you found it helpful. Just sharing what I know and experience. Appreciate you.

[@phillipsvaughan]

Thanks Joel! This is great 👍

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Appreciate you taking time to stop by and watch.

[@andreagiannelli7221]

Seriously love your vids Joel. Im a fan. Me and and my good buddy have recently started to work quite closely together mixing short films. Kind of a 2 mixer workflow , but we dont have 2 separate s4's, just one. We have been playing around with satellite too and seems cool. I know it's a bit of a nerdy question but would you consider doing a vid on the set up you have going for 3 HDX systems. Im guessing it's all running through DADman/ MTRX via MADI or digilink or something like that but would really be amazing to fully understand how it's all routed and your workflow with Satellite. This would be awesome !!!

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

You are very kind! Thank you for taking time to check it out! You are correct on your assumptions! I was actually discussing this all with my good buddy who is a fantastic engineer and mix tech. He built the room and I am sure would love to have a conversation. Great idea for an upcoming video!

[@andreagiannelli7221]

@@masteringpostproductionsound OMG YESSS! well my buddy and I are insanely excited for this one. Cheers Joel , you're a LEGEND, and seriously thx again for all the wonderful content

[@delmixedit]

Hope you're siting down for this comment. Some of us do entire shows and films by ourselves (in the same, or shorter amount of time!! 😩😭😩😭😩😭😩😭)

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

Ahhhhhhh!! No no in all seriousness, yes, I realize that I am fortunate to be able to mix projects that get theses kind of budgets and schedules. Here's one for you....I was talking to a friend today who reminded me that back in the day they would have 30 people on a sound crew and have 6mos to mix a film🤯

[@rmndvdgzmn]

I am with @delmixedit. This very amusing and quite challenging since there are two heads sharing one stage, and mixing different stuff. Haha.

[@masteringpostproductionsound]

@@rmndvdgzmn yes it is something to get used to. All your favorite movies, you know those blockbusters and iconic films, were mixed with at least two mixers who share the stage, back in the day is was three! My partner comes from the days of 3 person crews. When he was mixing the Transformers films, there was a selected dx mixer, music mixer and dx mixer. They had major $$$ to spend and that’s the way Michael Bay rolls. Don’t get me won’t, I’ve spend my time doing films and projects all by myself, but majority of my films and tv shows are budgeted for 2 mixers. Hour long shows get 3-5 days, films get longer.