“A Complete Unknown” Sound Mixer Tod Maitland, CAS On The Art Of Capturing Sound on Set
12/09/24 • 65 min
In this episode, we welcome 5x Academy Award-nominated sound mixer Tod Maitland, CAS. Tod has worked on films including Tootsie, Hannah and Her Sisters, Born on the Fourth of July, Jacob’s Ladder, The Doors, Cape Fear, JFK, The Age of Innocence, A Bronx Tale, Donnie Brasco, The Devil’s Advocate, Seabiscuit, I Am Legend, Joker, The Irishman, West Side Story, and A Complete Unknown. He is also set to receive the 2025 CAS Career Achievement Award from the Cinema Audio Society in February 2025. In our chat, Tod shares his backstory and all about his craft of recording sound on set. He also dives into the technology — and shares many insights for up-and-coming sound professionals.
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In this episode, we welcome 5x Academy Award-nominated sound mixer Tod Maitland, CAS. Tod has worked on films including Tootsie, Hannah and Her Sisters, Born on the Fourth of July, Jacob’s Ladder, The Doors, Cape Fear, JFK, The Age of Innocence, A Bronx Tale, Donnie Brasco, The Devil’s Advocate, Seabiscuit, I Am Legend, Joker, The Irishman, West Side Story, and A Complete Unknown. He is also set to receive the 2025 CAS Career Achievement Award from the Cinema Audio Society in February 2025. In our chat, Tod shares his backstory and all about his craft of recording sound on set. He also dives into the technology — and shares many insights for up-and-coming sound professionals.
“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:
IP, HDR, and cloud advancements have unlocked new workflow possibilities. Stay ahead of the curve with AJA solutions like the KONA IP25, a SMPTE ST 2110 I/O card for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and OG-ColorBox for color management and conversion, and more. Get the full rundown on AJA’s latest gear here.
ShotDeck’s Holiday Special:
Share the gift of ShotDeck with the creative pros in your life this holiday season. As the world's largest library of more than 1.5 million cinematic reference images, ShotDeck inspires filmmakers from pitch to pre-pro and beyond. Enter code “TMOGIFT” for 30% off of your annual or monthly subscription here.
Explore here
Vimeo Atlanta Event:
Dec. 11th | Tara Atlanta
A night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!
Join Vimeo curators Ina Pira and Beau Farrell as they screen recent Staff Picked films with live, unscripted commentary from some of the best creators on Vimeo.
Founded in 2008, Vimeo Staff Picks has emerged as one of the preeminent channels for online video and one of the most coveted awards for young filmmakers, having helped launch the careers of many celebrated directors. Hear from the next generation of storytellers in a format that’s sure to be eclectic and insightful.
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Film Parliament
Do you have a script, but have no clue what to do next?
Film Parliament offers a self-paced, step-by-step course that guides you through the process of scheduling and budgeting your feature film.
Developed by Producer Blair Skinner, who shares her expertise on budgeting projects ranging from $250K indies to $20M studio projects.
Visit here
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