EP#20: Tackling Diversity in Post Production Sound: In conversation with Emma Butt
In this week’s episode Isobel chats with post-production audio engineer Emma Butt about a fascinating piece of research she published recently into lack of diversity within the field of post-production sound in UK television. Emma shares why and how she took on this important project, her career to date and her ambitious plans for creating more diversity in her industry moving forward.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS{00:00} Intro{02:52} Emma recalls experiencing sexism in her first job in live sound{12:10} Not conforming doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong{21:43} Studying sound engineering and beginning her career in TV post-production{37:38} Emma explains her research findings into diversity within post-production roles{55:26} Using her findings to launch a new scheme to ensure diversity in the industry{01:01:28} Top tips for getting started{01:04:23} Summary & next week’s teaser Emma Butt Website >>Emma’s article ‘Diversity in Post-Production Sound Roles in UK Television Production’ in Reprezentology (2020: 12-21) >> Sir Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity >>Listen to the episode hereListen on SpotifyJoin the Female DIY Musician Tribe Community on FacebookReady to level up your music making with the powerful art of field recording? Download my new FREE Essential Gear Checklist to Start Field Recording With Your Smartphone >> Loved this week's episode? Share it with a friend 👯♀️Girls Twiddling Knobs is hosted by Isobel Anderson, produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey and is a Female DIY Musician Production.Explore more episodes here.Listen on Spotify.Join the Girls Twiddling Knobs Podcast Community here >>