engaged. Robert stated that it was not, which prompted a back-and-forth discussion between the importance of trilevel sync and when it is and isn’t absolutely necessary. The discussion was important, but became a bit exhaustive and, as is the case with any all-encompassing seminar, when one topic is focused upon for too long, time is taken away from other areas. Unfortunately, the closing bell on our available time slot was about to ring and Scott and Robert had to wrap their demonstration—without getting into some of the specific issues found when working with various cameras/ production processes. While one of the most important points mentioned in the White Paper is the elusive “Smart Planning,” most professionals know that this can often be a difficult task to achieve. So, what is the outcome? Well, the outcome is this White Paper, which will be posted on the CAS website (www. CinemaAudioSociety.org). This paper will be in the form of a WIKI—which allows—AND REQUIRES—participation from ALL OF US! This paper was kindly put together by a handful of people but needs all of us to make it a TRUE and ACCURATE professional reference. If you are a production mixer and are having issues when working with a specific camera and not another, indicate what you do to get things to work properly so that others can be informed—and manufacturers can address the issue. If you are receiving files and you are always having sync problems when they are prepared a
certain way—post on the Wiki what you do to make the files workable—or what you tell the editor to do so that things are accurate. Our combined experience and knowledge, through this paper, will allow for a smooth process from production through postproduction. Otherwise, to quote Tommy Mack, “The best way to make sure that sound and picture stay in sync from the beginning to the end—is to go back to silent movies.” We would like to thank AVID’s Scott Wood all of our sponsors and participants including, but not limited to, Richard Branca and Mike Rizzuto of Sony Pictures Studios for donating their gorgeous Kim Novak Theatre and their fine technical support team. Thank you AVID, Coffey Sound, Wexler Video and all of our panelists. Additional thanks goes out to Nate Oishi, Phil Alley, Edison Yu, Brooks Fallon, Walter Gorey, Lee Hinton, Mike McLaren, Larry Grey, Jessica Dalley, Brandon Diaz, James Pape, Dorthea Sargent, Patti Fluhr, and all of the CAS Board of Directors. Video of the seminar will be posted to the CAS website shortly. We encourage you to check it out. •