Doing a full brand refresh on The Sync Vault and I need your eyes on it. I've got 4 cover image options. Vote for your favorite in the comments (just say A, B, C, or D). Whichever gets the most votes goes live on the group.

allyson@cindependentfilmfest.org Here's a link to possible indie film makers.

.... this album, that turns 20 today, changed my life. .... I met some of the greatest musicians and engineers in the world and learned so much about making records from them. When I think back on what made the album so special, some thoughts come to mind, and they're worth my remembering: Life came into the room. I rode bikes on the beach. I was goofy - most of the images from these years are of me doing something wacky. The record took time. Months of writing, giving up on lots of songs, writing new ones, moving studios, taking breaks. As I get older l tend to expect results faster. I get frustrated a little easier. But it's always been the same; you work weeks and months on songs. Some don't make it, but it's never a waste of time. You live more life, you write more songs, and the process starts again. You cherish the tight little list of tunes that matter. When just one joins the ranks, it's a blessing. Joy wins out over discouragement. You have fun with your friends, who are all on the journey of exploring the unknown with you. Great albums are built in layers. You have to become different versions of yourself to create a lasting body of work. Nobody cares how long it takes if the music is meaningful. If you want to make something truly special, you have to bring talented people in the room to contribute.......

Ok I did what we spoke about and here's the track with just the levels adjusted and I did it using the fader knobs (which felt so weird, haha), but any how let me know! https://s.disco.ac/xofoastknorz ACTUALLY LISTEN TO THIS ONE OR BOTH AND LET ME KNOW WHICH ONE YOU THINK IS LEVELED BETTER! https://s.disco.ac/hptwldspleqa

The mystery is over. Meet Tim Starnes. Tim Starnes has spent decades as a music editor and mixer on major film scores - credits include The Lord of the Rings trilogy (with composer Howard Shore), The Departed, Hugo, and The Aviator. He's also taught music editing at NYU's graduate film scoring program since 2007. I had the fortune of meeting him in 2021 and he was the stem mixer for 52 songs I produced for Blues Clues/Nickelodeon. He's joining us live for The Cinematic Mix Intensive. I asked Tim what trips up composers who mix their own music. We'll cover: • Gain staging and signal flow • When it's actually an EQ problem, and when it isn't • Why dumping plugins on the master bus doesn't fix what's wrong How it works: 4 cinematic and trailer composers will open their sessions live and get their mix diagnosed by Tim, plugin by plugin. Submit your track after signing up and get in the running for a live review. Not presenting? You'll still watch real mixes get broken down live and get your own questions answered in a Q&A at the end. Details: • September 28, 6-8pm EST · Live on Zoom • Free for Accelerator members · $17 general admission· Spots are limited RSVP: https://luma.com/te6u4ags