The main development from this last semester at University was establishing my perspective on the balance necessary between personal practice, professional practice, and maintaining financial security. I am currently set to move from London to New York in July, most likely going to work as an assistant dialogue editor with a full time contractor role (unless I work for a studio rather than a single freelance dialogue editor). The reality of pursuing my own practice in sound design for film does not inspire me, however, in focusing on learning the means established by prominent production houses in New York, I believe I can gain a more impactful insight on the ebb and flow of post production processes.
Alongside learning in a professional environment I will continue my audio-visual practices in an isolated setting (more specifically, in a setting that isn’t putting financial pressure on the output, reach, or profitability of the works). My compositional practice focuses on visual music and composition for atmospheric environments currently, and in New York I will consistently do collaborations with friends, focusing on composition for short films, fashion shows, events, and even personal live performances. I will also hopefully have the means and the time to continue jazz guitar lessons (if financially feasible) to exercise and develop my playing and hopefully lead me towards new avenues in art practice both personally and professionally. I am still consistently inspired by current and past guitarist in all contexts, whether, ambient, jazz, rock, or experimental, and I want to continue pushing my boundaries
My current plan has been laid out in previous posts, however, if the prospects of an assistant job aren’t immediately available I am planning on working in hospitality (at a bar most likely) to support my freelance practice until a viable job opportunity in post production opens up. This layout has been constructed through gathering advice from various people I have met with in the industry, and applying for positions isn’t necessarily possible through traditional online applications or reaching out for job inquiries, it comes from recommendations and offers based on the relationships you hold with people from within the industry.
