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Featured Member: Dave Rice
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POST PRODUCTION WORKFLOW
I create workflows so you don't have to.
- Dave Rice
How many years have you spent working or studying in the Vancouver Post Production industry? 18 long years.
What is your favourite project that you've worked on, and why?
Too many to answer. I've seen hundreds of projects from commercials to short / feature films. Working at a post facility for 12 years you see a lot of different projects, and get to be a part of them all. I'd say some of my favourite are the ones where the client/producers/directors were kind, respectful, and appreciative of the work we did. That carries more weight than anything.
Where did you get your start in the community? Don Thompson hired me to run Finale's DVD department in 2005. I didn't realize it at the time, but that job (and the positions afterwards) was the sole reason I'm at where I am today. I learned a huge amount, met a lot of people, and realized what my own passions were because of it.
What do you see as the biggest asset to your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver? The film community and their different branches and offshoots. Indie film has a big place here, but so does the service side. Sometimes they mix, and so you'll get to cross paths with lots of people doing different things and different roles. There's lots of events for all paths to cross and meet, which is always a great way to meet new people and get into a new project.
What do you see as the biggest hurdle for your sector, relative to the industry in Vancouver? It's hard to get everyone 'in'. It's not easy being a new kid, and trying to break into the industry is hard without someone there to support you. I think the VPA has done a great job at focusing on and acknowledging that fact, and coming up with solutions to help.
What support does the Vancouver post community need most now? New thinkers, disruptors. We survive by innovation.
Why did you join the VPA? My partner is on the board, and It's a great community of people I've known for a long time. I want to support them.
Who was/is your mentor/inspiration/idol? Don Thompson, Andy Levine, Jonathan Shore, Todd Giroux, Dawn Knight, Brad Goodman.
If you could have worked on any series/film ever created, which one would it be, and why? The technologies behind Avatar sound pretty incredible. It would have been interesting to see how they built their pipeline and workflows.
In one sentence, what advice do you wish someone had given you five years ago, relative to your career today? Learn to code.
What is your favourite pastime outside of work? During covid I decided to learn how to code. I had a lot of time on my hands and it was always something I wanted to learn. I spent a lot of time using free online courses, and lots of late nights trying new things. I'd say over the last few years I've gotten a much deeper understanding on how different technologies work together. I'm a big fan of automation, and once you really look at a problem you can see how much more can get done in less time when you know a few lines of python.