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We dive into the craft and career of Emmy-winning supervising sound designer Kenneth L. Johnson, from South Central roots to leading major film and TV mixes. He shares how sound shapes story, how teams collaborate, why relationships matter, and where AI fits in the future of post.

• supervising sound designer role and team scope
• planning sound from script to final mix
• working with directors and composers without clashes
• analog-to-digital shift, Fairlight to Pro Tools
• building tension and jump scares in horror
• balancing creative instincts with technical skills
• advocacy for diversity and opening doors in post
• breaking into Hollywood through mentorship and persistence
• practical advice on AI literacy and multi-skill fluency
• relationships as the main driver of long-term work

Visit: www.artistryandsound.com

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