Assistant Sound Editor Each Sound Editor will have assistants to help them with the various operations. Not yet specialists in sound editing they must have good knowledge of cutting room equipment, techniques and procedures. Also responsible for the recording of sound effects needed to make up the International Track. Works in conjunction with the Dialogue Editor, Sound Effects Editor and the Footsteps Artistes, who produce the necessary sound effects. The Music Mixer To converse with composer and musicians.
Good ears are necessary for quality or recording judgement, as well as musical appreciation.
Must understand film dubbing process and be able to advise composer when music may clash with other sound components. Music these days is usually recorded at studios not solely engaged in motion picture music recording. Responsible for the sound quality and balance of dialogue, sound effects and music in the final sound track. Sound effects also have to be pre-mixed, the quality and level of them adjusted to suit the action and mood of the picture. Much the same applies to music.