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Essential not Extra: What it takes to be a supporting artist

Essential not Extra: What it takes to be a supporting artist

by Yaocheng Liu | Jun 5, 2025 | On Set

Cain Aiden in Ted Lasso In the bustling world of film and television, while the lead actors often steal the show, it’s the extras – the unsung background characters – who breathe life into every scene. Known in the industry as a “supporting artist,” these extras play...
How Foley transforms ordinary items into extraordinary audio

How Foley transforms ordinary items into extraordinary audio

by Yaocheng Liu | May 23, 2025 | The Editing Room

Foley props Have you ever thought while watching TV or movies: Sometimes there are so many people and objects in one frame, but you can hear all their sounds. How do the producers make these sounds so real and clear? Follow Studio Insider into the world of Foley,...
Todd Masters: A masterclass in succeeding in an ever-artificial industry

Todd Masters: A masterclass in succeeding in an ever-artificial industry

by Chloe Scofield | May 21, 2025 | Foot in the Door, Top Story

Todd Masters holding a silicone replica of his own head (Credit: Todd Masters). Todd Masters, the visionary behind special effects company MastersFX, has spent decades at the forefront of special effects and television production. His journey from a young artist...

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