Career questions tagged sound-design


What is a good secondary major for technical theatre?
I am about to be a senior in high school and I want to major in technical theatre/maybe stage management, but I’m very nervous about the lack of job stability/lower pay. I want to do a double major in something related to technical theatre (i want to specialize in sound and set/props) so that i have something to fall back on should it not work out and something i can do on the side to earn extra money to cover expenses. does anybody have recommendations for another major related to this?

How do I create a portfolio for technical theatre?
I am about the be a senior in high school and i want to major in stage management/technical theatre (specifically related to set, props, and sound), but im not sure how to create a portfolio. I’ve only been doing theatre since my sophomore year and have only done two shows. I’ve always just been part of a crew, i’ve never stage managed or been crew head, so i’m not sure how to impress admissions people. I don’t have much experience, but I truly love theatre and being creative, so I don’t know what to do.

How does one go about immersing themselves in the music industry?
I am 19 and in college finishing my AA. I want to do something involving film music. How do I start this dream? I am thinking more of sound designer or something related to this. I am not a musician. I don't have any experience. I need to find a job to get my hands dirty but I am finding it hard to find one.

What will I be doing on a day-to-day basis for sound engineering and design?
I wanted to know what an average day for a sound engineer/designer would look like, including everyday tasks and procedures, as well as locations.

Why do plugins cost so much money?
I want to know if is it worth it to get expensive plugins.

Where are some good sites i could use to meet music producers?
I need some music producers to review my beats and tell me if I need to improve or add new sounds to the mix.

Is Fl Studio a good DAW for Music-Production?
I have been watching videos about different DAWs and people keep saying that Fl Studio is a program that is more for beginners instead of producers and I want to know if that's true.

I want to pursue a career in the Video game industry, Help?
Video games have been a part of my life for a long time and every time i try to find an interest in something i always come back to gaming, I love Music and would love to become a sound designer but i don't know what is required or what to do to become one. #sound-design #video-games

What plugins are good for mastering tracks?
I get a little stuck when trying to master my tracks with just eq and limiting. So I'm wondering if there are any plugins that would help with mastering my tracks. #sound-design #audio-production #music-production