How ironic is it that at one point in this interview, I forgot to unmute? It was after only the first question. In an effort to mask my dog's plaintive whines, I killed my mic, only to forget and then have to apologize to three of TV's most talented sound guys—Scott Smith, Evan Benjamin, and Steve "Major" Giammaria. "We don't mind dog barks," Benjamin said. "That's part of the fun."This trio makes up the incredible sound team on The Bear, acting as the production mixer, dialogue editor, and supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer, respectively. All of them, by the way, are Emmy winners for Season 1.We had a chance to get on Zoom with them and discuss their stellar work on Season 2, which saw the world expand beyond the titular kitchen into Michelin-star establishments and homes across not only Chicago, but Europe too. In a series that plays with almost-constant chaos (and plenty of crosstalk), they are able to help form the sonic tapestry into gut-wrenchingly beautiful moments.How are they capturing sound on set? What's their best advice for beginners? They tell us.Enjoy. Sydney & Richie's Five Minutes - Scene | The Bear | FX www.youtube.com Editor's note: The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.No Film School: I love The Bear. I'd love to know what is most exciting about working on this show.Scott Smith: Oh boy. Well, it's an interesting challenge. Every day is different and unpredictable, to say the least. The scripts are...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 13 May