MOMI

My trip to the Museum of the Moving Image was an exciting one. I've always been one to geek out about things related to film, and to go to a place that is completely devoted to it was like a dream. One of my favorite parts of the Museum wasn't actually covered by my tour group. However, I noticed in a corner near the costume section was a glass case full of screenplays. It was super exciting for me to be able to see an original copy of the screenplay of Taxi Driver. I actually make it a point to mention it to anyone who cares to ask. My favorite part though was when we got to play around in the ADR booth. I personally didn't get a chance to contribute my voice, but I got to see three classmates do it. I guess I never realized that there is a whole intricate setup in place purely devoted to replacing lines of dialogue should something happen in filming/sound recording. It kind of opened my eyes to how many roles go into the production of a film. Often times we only see directors and actors receive accolades for their achievements, but I this little demo really opened my eyes to how talented the sound production has to be on a film. This trip to the MOMI really educated me on just how far film has come, and has filled me with the drive to want to be a part of what film will become. There is always room for new innovation, but at the same time it's important to know where the process evolved from.