With a Bachelor's of Music degree from USC, Chris Navarro never thought he had an ear for dialogue. But when, on a whim, he interviewed for an Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) recordist position in late summer 2001, he found himself on a path to become one of the most sought-after ADR mixers, validated with three Cinema Audio Society nominations and one win.
You really have to be able to hear and listen. Hearing and distinguishing the sounds that you're working with. I love the moments when I can provide some guidance that helps the person alone in the booth hit the mark.