MIXING IT at dB Post On the 8th February <strong>2001</strong>, dB Post re-recording mixers Dave Humphries and Alan Sallabank played host to an AMPS Technical Evening devoted to strengthening corn m un i cation itnd understandi ng between produc tion sound mixers, ancl lhe ntysteriorrs*people in 1-rost yrnrducrti
Dear Bob I was most interested to read Antal Kovacs article on the ftlm<strong>The</strong> ltalianJob in the Newsletter, especially since I was the production mixer sent ottt by Paramount to replace the hospitalised Dicky Bird who was injured as the result <strong>of</strong> an accident with a Mini. Antal Kovacs mentions that to his knowledge, nobody has written a book about that film. I can inform you that the manuscript <strong>of</strong> such a book is now with the publisher BT Basford, entitled T/?e Mctking Of<strong>The</strong> ltttLianJobby author Matthew Field. After the interest shown in the recent Channel Four documentary on the sane subject, the book should sell well. I was also interested in the article Going Frtr <strong>The</strong> Clnp in the Spring <strong>2001</strong> issue <strong>of</strong> the Newsletter, iving details <strong>of</strong> the post production sound on CrouchingTiger, Hitlclen Drugon. This leads me to suggest that there must be many more stories like that one which would prove suitable for AMPS members. I realise that Production members outnumber Re-Recording members by almost 4 to 12, and <strong>Sound</strong> Editors roughly 2 to I. So it is fair to assume that articles relating to Production sound should predominate. But perhaps you could cast your net amongst members, even Sponsor members, to attract rnore articles on <strong>Sound</strong> Editing and Re-Recording. My experience in these fields is somewhat oldfashioned so I'm afraid that I cannot contribute on up to date techniques. Best wishes from AMPS Costa Del Sol branch Yours sincerely JOHN ALDRED _ ruengirola, Spain Dear Bob Hutchings Magnetics is presently winding down and the majority <strong>of</strong> assets purchased by RPS (UK) Ltd under the control <strong>of</strong> Allan Curtis, my son-inlaw, who has taken over the baton. We thank our friends for their continued support. At 63, I am still quite active, being available to Allan for technical advice, refereeing soccer up to Surrey lntermediate level both Saturdays and Sundays, and running a football club with my son Jimmy, and Allan. I apologise for not responding (it appears like most others) to Tim Blackham's request for what the membership wants <strong>of</strong> AMPS. I would like to <strong>of</strong>fer some suggcstions. l/ I would like more 'where are they now' reports on the personnel <strong>of</strong> my era. I will keep you aware as to my activities, and I know about Ken Somerville, Peter Harris and Paul White as we still l5 socialise, and Allan keeps me up to date with the studio personnel which he serves. But there are many more both active and retired that it would be nice to hear about. 2/ As I have ahvays been a bit wary <strong>of</strong> the increasing'iffy'content <strong>of</strong> films,l seldom go to AMPS scieenings. It would be helpful if, like TV, someone could give the films the sqttare, dot, diamond and triangle treatment so that I could then attend the square (family viewing) category (if any still exist). 3/ I would like more articles relating to audio developments in the semi-pro and amateur field and how they relate to our pr<strong>of</strong>ession - ie DVD, internet audio sourcing etc. <strong>The</strong> Newsletter itself is excellent so keep it up. A few more things about my activities : - I have sold my French watermill to a Frenchman (how about the recent floods!). - My son now lives in a villa near Nice so we have our own room there. - My Reigate vineyard is doing well - about 100 bottles <strong>of</strong> Chardonnay and Pinot Noir this year. - Our Reigate Hill FC 2nd team won the local cup last year and the lst team have been promoted from 5th to 1st division in the last four years. Those who remember the Hutchings Magnetics /Make-A-Wish charity 5-a-side witl not be surprised by my interest in football. <strong>The</strong>se charity games still live with me - many turned out over the years - London Weekend, TVS, BBC TV, Pinewood, Anvil and many rrrore- Do these events still take place somewhere? As you know, one <strong>of</strong> my last acts before edging into retirement was to make Hutchings Magnetics a Sustaining Member <strong>of</strong> AMPS. RPS (UK) has now taken over this mantle. I thank you for my honorary membership - the certificate has pride <strong>of</strong> place over my 'homework' desk. One day, when my 'retirement' is not so btrsy, I'll settle down and write you the inside story on the birth and death (although Mark Twain's words suddenly pass through my mind) <strong>of</strong> the perforated mag film - ihose old acetate bases, rusting cans, jumping perfs, wavy edges, oxide dust et al - perhaps by then it will rate alongside the dinosaur age, or interest only fellow Honorary members Very best wishes to all at AMPS HARRY .] HUTCHINGS IJSC. I]Ion,\\,II)S LIONEL SELWYN HAS MOVED Lionel Selwyn, Foley Artist and <strong>Sound</strong> Editor, would like to let all those friends and colleagues, who don't already know, that in May <strong>2001</strong> he went west, moving his home to glorious Devon. Details as below: 2 Glastonbury Close Beacon Heath Exeter Devon EX4 9EQ Home: 01392 270551 Mob: 07703 579999 Email : lionelsel vwvn@hotmail.com
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