In this Cinema Sound Exclusive interview, legendary music and sound for picture producer and composer Michael Lehmann Boddicker sits down with Mark Edward Lewis at his studio Sol 7 Post and tells the major things filmmakers need to know to get their mixes handled. He also talks about his experiences as a studio owner and producer as well as some amazing anecdotes from working with Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson. Opening: On the Input Stage: On iZotope Plugins: On His Favorite Score: On Budgets for Post: On Budget Killers: On Digital Audio Workstations: On Preparation for Audio Post: On Michael's Preference for Prep: On the Listening Environment: On Sol 7's Listening Environment: On Unfinished Pictures on the Dub Stage: On Director Availability: On Surround Panning: On EQ for Similar Sounding Actors: On What Must Be Ready for a Mix: On Cinematic Composing: On the Importance of Audio: On Quincy Jones: On Michael Jackson: On Excellence in the Mix: To get the audio for your film handled and get the Hollywood $50,000,000 impact, go to http://www.cinemasound.com