Someone shared this on facebook:
http://io9.com/10-weirdest-origins-of-classic-science-fiction-sound-ef-1590477009
And for those that do not want to click on a lick, here's a video:
Creating sound for videogames and films is one of my dream jobs. And that's why I'm trying to get into an Audio Signal Processing Master for next year (that and guitar pedals, of course ;D).
What would be yours?? (don't have to be music related)
That clip was awesome! That's a pretty iconic sound and how cool to see and hear how it was made.
Sound design of some type would be a cool job. I think in terms of texture usually when I write music so it seems like that would be fun. It would be great to get to devote more time to capturing and messing with found sounds. I think my dream job would be music/ audio electronic related but ideally something that had me taking on different projects regularly. Kinda like diy but paid for it ;D I don't want to just sit and build the same thing over and over.
My dream job is to someday be retired :)
That's a pretty cool video. I've seen several clips on special effects sounds and they always seem to be made in weird unexpected ways.
My dream job? Beer QC.
I apologize color this pic heavy post in advance but I thought this was a good opportunity to show you guys what I used to do. I worked for The Natural Resource Conservation Service, Oregon Snow Survey from 2011 to 2013 and it was my absolute dream job. Unfortunately, I was a contractor and they were unable to hire me on permanently due to current mandates to hire US military veterans, which really sucked. Regardless, I am so blessed to have had the opportunity and it was the most transformative experience of my life as an individual (obviously cannot compare to meeting my wife or the birth of my daughter!). In a nutshell, I maintained and built weather stations that used meteor burst technology to send and receive information from various sensors in the remote sub-alpine wilderness. Like Rej up north, I got to spend a lot if time in the middle of nowhere and it was truly amazing. Plus we got to operate ATV's, snow machines, snow cats, etc on a regular basis so it never really felt like work!!! That being said, I think everything happens for a reason and the extensive travel (out of town 60% of the year) was tough and I missed a lot if the first two years of my daughters life. I look back on that job with the fondest of memories and think that it was instrumental in making me the person I am today. I thank the stars every day for the experience and for the great friends I made while I was there. If you read all that, thanks! Here are some pics of my adventures...
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This is a SNOLITE system we installed to eliminate flights to remote areas to measure snow pack from the existing aerial marker which it is attached to. I designed these enclosures, which wouldn't have happened without my pedal building skillz! Unfortunately, they wouldn't let me etch the enclosure! 😜
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This is a precipitation gauge which is used to collect and quantify rainfall using pressure transducers. I thought we were going to roll that side-by-side down the hill at one point. We actually had to hang from the roll bar on the uphill side of the trail to prevent it from rolling. I'm not sure why a 280 pound man was driving on the downhill side!
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Me, a snow storm and a tracked ATV!
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The view from the office!
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Helicopter mission = scary fun
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Me replacing a sensor after a fire burnt down one of our stations.
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Winter Funtime!
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Having fun like always!
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The Northern Cascades! Only a handful of people have had the opportunity to step foot at this location.
Wow, that's very cool Jon !
Mich P.
Quote from: dan.schumaker on December 12, 2014, 12:38:16 AM
My dream job is to someday be retired :)
Damn straight. Mine would be to simply have enough money to continue doing what I'm doing (temporarily retired).
Those photos are awesome.
Looks like you had an awesome time dude.
I would imagine its a great feeling doing something you love and getting paid for it.
Wow! Those are great picks Jon, and an amazing job.
My gf's brother is a forest engineer and would like to live in a place like that. I would like to show him these photos if you don't mind.
Quote from: Stomptown on December 12, 2014, 04:28:31 AM
... I worked for The Natural Resource Conservation Service, Oregon Snow Survey from 2011 to 2013 and it was my absolute dream job. ...
Yes, that's an awesome job! Cool photos too and it would be difficult to beat that location.
Other careers I would enjoy: general contractor (would be awesome to know how to build an actual house), astronomer (my original college major), film industry (in the background....like the production side of it). For a few years I was pretty serious about being a 3D artist in the movie or games industry. I'm really glad I did not follow through with that because artists in these fields are getting screwed really bad. Maybe game development instead...that would be some fun.
Jon wins the thread in any case!
Pro cyclist.... Full time camp counselor....
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Quote from: juansolo on December 12, 2014, 09:02:38 AM
Quote from: dan.schumaker on December 12, 2014, 12:38:16 AM
My dream job is to someday be retired :)
Damn straight. Mine would be to simply have enough money to continue doing what I'm doing (temporarily retired).
Same here. I have a job I love (audio engineer) but someday I would love to be retired and have time to dedicate to my hobbies. In an ideal state, I'd be in a financial position that was comfortable enough that I was content to let my hobbies remain hobbies.
In my next life I intend to be an adult film stunt double, for all those tedious close up shots that simply drain the headliners.
In all seriousness though, besides the insane level of stress I function at in my everyday job, I'm pretty happy with it. I've managed to travel the world on other peoples dimes, and funded all my extra curricular activities I enjoy so much (my work balance is I work to live, not live to work).
My dream jobs are as follows:
Paleontologist
Film Industry (non actor). maybe a director or producer
Music Industry (producer or engineer)
Honestly since I was a kid (maybe 5 or so) I've said these 3 things.
Those pics are truly stunning Jon! And cool ideas guys....
When I grow up I wanna emigrate to New Zealand and become a jeweller and musician.
It doesn't pay well but it's great to be here....
I want Jon's old job. If I can't have it, I'm happy to stick with my job as a Children's Pastor. It's a pretty amazing job and my commute is only 5 miles. Kids are way more fun to work with than adults too.
TLDR or watch the video, but I think I'd love to be a Foley Artist.
Quote from: micromegas on December 12, 2014, 09:49:43 AM
Wow! Those are great picks Jon, and an amazing job.
My gf's brother is a forest engineer and would like to live in a place like that. I would like to show him these photos if you don't mind.
Of course!
Quote from: Willybomb on December 12, 2014, 09:15:38 PM
TLDR or watch the video, but I think I'd love to be a Foley Artist.
That would be an awesome job!
I'd simply like to not have to have a job, live for my surviving... have a piece of land in Yukon,CAN... hunt, fish, grow some stuff... have my log camp, a horse, couple sled dogs and live as the sun rise and sets like all the other non-human mortals on this planet does... Ah!! i'd bring the Jeep with me! ;D
But since i probably lack the courage or will to go that way... i'll continue to be a millwright in the mining industry, really loving that job.
Jon, thanks for sharing, looks like you had such a great time, does really sound like the dream job. :D
Rej
I think my dream job would be to do what I do now but get to do it from home. Mainly so I could have more time to build pedals, amps, electronics etc. I work at a post-production audio studio for tv and movies. We mix/sound design/record mainly commercials but I do get to work on the occasional film or documentary. We are currently building out 2 more rooms and I get to design the workflow and pick out all the gear that I've always dreamed about but would never be able to afford. I love going to work and getting to geek out with fellow audio enthusiasts but it would nice to be able to just mix in my chonies and post for clients. And while I am waiting for approval It would be awesome to have some time to actually get better at building!
Trust me, as I am ordering and setting up all the gear for the new studios I am taking notes for my dream home studio one day.
Let me know if anyone is interested, i can post pictures and updates of the buildout progress!
There are definitely things that are stressful about my job, it's not always a bed of roses. The hours are long, the pay is poor, dealing with the public can really be draining (especially for an introvert).
But there are also some amazing things that happen where I work. It's a music instrument store/repair shop/music school, and part of the business at another nearby location (in fact the founding part of the business) is manufacturing instruments. There aren't a lot of other places just like it, and it creates some unique situations and opportunities.
Just recently, a fellow came in to custom order some high-end flight cases for guitars, turns out the guitars are Taj Mahal's. Now, the late uncle of my coworker P. was Taj's first road manager, and they got to chatting, and, long story short, Taj ended up having P. back to the dressing room for a long interview about how the family was doing, that ended with everybody crying and hugging.
Just today, I got to do sound for John Reischman, one of the best mandolin players in the world, playing his Lloyd Loar mandolin, maybe one of the most valuable instruments in the world. My main acoustic guitar was one I bought from Bill Frisell; after biding my time for years to find a guitar just like the one I saw him play, he sold me the actual one. Heck, there are emails from David Grisman in my inbox right now. All of these opportunities are possible because my job can be awesome at times.
And that's just the famous folks. It can be just as rewarding an experience (or even more so) to help someone pick out their first ukulele; or help someone who's always wanted to play harp to sign up for lessons and rent an instrument.
There are a lot of things in the world where, if someone doesn't know how something works, they think it is some sort of magic. Once you figure it out, the magic is gone. Music is one of those rare things that can stay magical, no matter how much you learn. People access it in so many different ways, and learning to play can enrich a person for life.
I've talked to people who are stoked to work at Disneyland, because they get to make peoples dreams come true every day. That's how my job feels much of the time.
I'd be a rally driver.
Quote from: timbo_93631 on December 14, 2014, 02:24:48 PM
I'd be a rally driver.
Humour is a great survival skill... ;)