I started this job 3 years ago with your videos. I'm currently working on television series and motion pictures. I owe you a lot of things I've learned. I follow you sometimes, and from what I've seen, you've come to a much better position. I wish the best for you. Thank you for everything.
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I appreciate it!
@martins125410 ай бұрын
I got fired from my 15 years old job as sound editor and mixer. I feel a little like just starting over I have to get used to freelance work, which I did but not all the time. Thanks for this video!
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Freelance is tough, and has been my path since 2014. Pros: make your own schedule, set your own rates, work on projects you like. Cons: inconsistent cash flow, taxes, and sometimes you have to take work you don't like to pay the bills.
@matthewmutton9 ай бұрын
I studied sound for visual media in 2021 learning and using pro tools, it was a year long course, these videos and tutorials have added so much to my arsenal, this has just inspired me to try new things. I am yet to get my dream job off the ground (Manchester UK based sound guy here!), but I'm enjoying working on passion projects and short films here, so if anyone is looking for someone in the UK that's pretty reliable and is a fast worker (the video DOES advise on networking hahaha), hit me up! Thank you once again Mr Boykin, I really appreciate the content.
@bernardobento594310 ай бұрын
Hey Thomas! Just wanted to say that since your first couple of videos, you have guided me through some tough and hard jobs and without your help it would've been a lot harded and, above all, not sound as good! Looking forward for more! Thank you!
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad to help people learn
@lizer744 ай бұрын
Love this! Thanks a lot!
@ThomasBoykin3 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@87forsak10 ай бұрын
Great video!! Something that helped me a lot in the beginning (and I still do it) is referencing other film mixes and sound designs constantly while working on a project. It can give you a starting point when thinking about levels, dialogue eqs, reverb, etc.
@aleksandrdfixemelyanov10 ай бұрын
I started 4 years ago. After 10 years of working with artists, I was once an artist myself. But it’s not just that I’m tired of it, but the songs have become meager in content. With a knowledge base, I moved into cinema. 2 student films without a budget, and now I’m working with major brands and already have 2 feature films. He also mastered the skills of a foley artist. It seems to me that in the field of cinema you must have the knowledge, and sometimes even the skills, of other sound specialists, such as a sound designer, boom operator, foley artist and a little bit of a composer.
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Yes, it's good to know how all of the different tasks need to come together, especially if you are mixing.
@MsMerllin10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Keep us learning! Glad for every new video and watching all olds over again 😉👉👉
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
You bet!
@jackariwahyono76699 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Tom, now i know how to network. Maybe I'm overthinking it somehow, and rely on my skills alone too much. I reached a point where I feel stuck with this kind of career, but knowing the reality out there for other sound-post guys/gals, I have a feeling that this could work. Need to go to one of my local film festival!
@bryandensley62209 ай бұрын
That's some great info. Networking for me was key, but I did it in school. I think even now the majority of the work I do is connected somehow to the network i built in school. Some people who didn't go to school for film have asked me how to get involved and I'm honestly at a loss because that's how I did it and i can't imagine cold networking.
@filipe.811610 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your videos Thomas! You've been of great help so far!!
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@conorpowell573010 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice, Tom. I love your content and look forward to seeing more! I have my first (unpaid) gig doing post sound for student short coming up soon, and I owe you big for giving me the confidence to land it.
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Good luck, you’ll do great!
@MattyE_10 ай бұрын
Thanks for tips Tom! I can confidently say that your videos helped me to get a job in professional audio post which I started earlier this year, so just wanted to show my appreciation for that! Really glad to see you posting more regularly & I hope you keep it up if you have the time because you and your channel are a goldmine of information for us all :) BTW awesome work on John Wick 4!!
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Thanks, JW4 was one of my favorite shows I’ve worked on so far
@mdmamusicproduction9 ай бұрын
thanks tom, i followed your channel since a year and i leaned some valuable insight in sound design. still struggling a bit on finding strong clients but is getting there.
@ThomasBoykin9 ай бұрын
It’s a tough time right now with the strikes, even for me
@montagemix707210 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Happy to help
@BenjPostSound148810 ай бұрын
Really apriciate the advice!
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
Freely given!
@viljarlosnegard39649 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. What kind of audio interface do you use?
@ThomasBoykin9 ай бұрын
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
@showmaster1310 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. You’re a gem
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
I'm just a guy pretending to be another guy on the internet
@showmaster1310 ай бұрын
@@ThomasBoykin both versions are admirable
@Paulkruz110 ай бұрын
Thanks Thom... Where is the coffee maker ?
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
In the house. I use a French press and boil water on the stove!
@Paulkruz110 ай бұрын
Next video please make an inset on how to make a good cup of coffee Thanks In Advance @@ThomasBoykin
@andresbuitrago948210 ай бұрын
How did you manage to find audio post jobs in Upwork? I’ve only seen one job offer in like 3 months D:
@andresbuitrago948210 ай бұрын
Also, thanks for another video. I’ve learned so much from your content for the las couple of years
@ThomasBoykin10 ай бұрын
It’s been a couple years since I looked there. But I think I made about 15-20k one year just on that platform. Took a while to build everything up and you have to be monitoring it regularly since the jobs go fast. But my experience may be out of date