Kyle McLane has been a sound mixer for over 5 years. He’s originally from the Midwest and moved to Los Angeles in 2011. In hi free time, he enjoys watching movies and playing video games with his wife.
What was your first EDFC experience like?
Extremely professional. I went in not really knowing what kind of challenges to expect, however as a group we were all able to work together and create a great project in the end!
Were there any challenges you faced working with a cast who have disabilities?
As a whole I thought the project was great! However, There were some aspects that made my job a little more challenging then other productions I’ve been on. For example, I knew that I had to be a little more sensitive while asking talent to wear a wireless microphone. Some actually didn’t prefer to wear one, so I had to make sure the boom microphone was solid.
How was the EDFC experience different from other productions (besides the 55-hour thing)?
It somewhat brought me back to my roots. We worked with individuals that were learning what it took to make a film and it was amazing! Seeing some learn along the way while creating and having fun brought back inspiration for me to do what I love to do.
What would you say to other sound mixing professionals interested in participating in next year’s challenge?
If you want to take time for something meaningful and help others learn and create something who might not have the opportunity on a regular basis, then this is an extremely fulfilling and great opportunity to do so.
How did you get into sound mixing?
I originally went to school for music recording, but later realized the creative opportunity to work in film. I came to LA to find what I wanted to do in the film industry, but fell back into production sound mixing and have loved it every second since.
Who are your favorite filmmakers?
I’m gonna go out of the box and say Mark Ulano on this one. He is one of the top sound mixers in the film industry. I once talked to him while he was checking out a piece of gear at Trew audio, and I asked him whether he was a Zaxcom guy or a Sound Devices guy. (Two different audio recording companies) he said I’m the guy who uses the right tool for the job. I’ll never forget that. In our line of work it doesn’t necessarily matter what’s better, but what’s best for the project. Also, it’s important we are using the best of our abilities and problem solving together to create the best possible project at the end of the day.