{"id":647,"date":"2013-12-12T15:06:31","date_gmt":"2013-12-12T15:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/productionbase.wordpress.com\/?p=647"},"modified":"2016-02-26T15:50:06","modified_gmt":"2016-02-26T15:50:06","slug":"q-and-a-with-runner-of-the-year-jack-whitney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.productionbase.co.uk\/blog\/2013\/12\/12\/q-and-a-with-runner-of-the-year-jack-whitney\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A With Runner Of The Year, Jack Whitney"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Q&A<\/p>\n

We talk to BroadcastTECH Runner of the Year winner, Jack Whitney, about his career so far and his aims for the future.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What made you want to pursue a career within post production?<\/strong>
\nI’ve always wanted to work in sound in some shape or form, and so I decided to move down to London 2 years ago to find a job that involved working in audio. I was really curious to see how the TV & film industry worked, so I applied and got a job as a runner at a post production facility and there I learnt about the many avenues of Post Production. But since being at 5A Studios, I have learnt about the ways in which audio is used in post production, and this has really made me want to pursue a career in audio post.<\/p>\n

What do you think made you stand out to be nominated and win Broadcast Tech\u2019s Runner of the Year Award?<\/strong>
\nI don’t know, maybe it’s because I’ve done quite a lot during the short time I’ve been working in the industry. I’ve been quite hungry for it, and have managed to juggle quite a few other roles whilst maintaining a good standard of running.<\/p>\n

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What would your top tips be to other aspiring runners?<\/strong>
\nI tend to go by 3 main rules: Be polite, patient & proactive \u2026oh and don’t forget to smile!<\/p>\n

What do you enjoy most about working in Post Production?<\/strong>
\nI really love meeting new and interesting people. I also love how creative audio post production can be; the idea of creating an illusion for people to believe. Oh, and I’m also a bit of a nerd, so I love the techy stuff.<\/p>\n

What is a typical daily routine like?<\/strong>
\nThere isn’t really a typical daily routine – maybe in the sense of putting the kettle on – but everyday is different – different clients, different projects. Which is what makes it interesting! So, one day I can be assisting on an ADR session, setting up the session and looking after the clients, and then the next day I could be foley editing on a feature. For me this is brilliant, I love variety, and it keeps things fresh!<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n

What have been your favourite projects you have worked on so far?<\/strong>
\nOne of my favourite projects so far was definitely composing the title music for Mercenaries – a 5 part documentary series for Discovery. It was my first composition for TV, and loved every minute of it. Another favourite was being the Foley Editor on a feature called Dementamania. It premiered at the Film4 Fright Fest at The Empire, so it was really great to see something I have worked on as a finished product on the big screen.<\/p>\n

What is the most demanding aspect of what you do?<\/strong>
\nI’d say juggling everything can sometimes be a challenge, but I do enjoy the demands and responsibilities thrown my way.<\/p>\n

You are also a musician \u2013 how do you think this has helped you working in audio editing?<\/strong>
\nI write and record my own music as a singer\/songwriter, so i’m quite used to audio editing, and it’s very much the same skills\/tools that are used in audio post, so I think this has definitely put me in good speed with it.<\/p>\n

Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years?<\/strong>
\nI’d like to see myself as a composer and sound designer. That’s the dream.<\/p>\n

Jack Whitney (@Jack_Whitney<\/a>) is a Runner and Assistant Audio Editor at 5A Studios and this year’s Broadcast TECH Runner of the Year, sponsored by ProductionBase.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Q&A With Runner Of The Year, Jack Whitney<\/a><\/blockquote>