Motion Picture Sound Editors facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | MPSE |
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| Formation | 1953 |
| Type | Professional society |
The Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) is a special group for people who are experts at editing sound for movies and TV shows. It was started in 1953 in the United States. The main goals of MPSE are to teach others about sound and music editing. They also want to show how important good sound is in films and help their members work together better. This group is different from a union, which helps workers with their jobs and pay. When you see "MPSE" after someone's name in movie credits, it means they are a member of this important organization!
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The Golden Reel Award
The Golden Reel Award is a special trophy given by the MPSE. It celebrates the best sound editing in movies, TV shows, and other entertainment. The current design for this award was first used on March 31, 1984. It was created by Pat and Ken Anderson of the Anderson Trophy Company. The actual award statues are made by a company in New York called Society Awards.
Becoming an MPSE Member
To join the Motion Picture Sound Editors, you need to have experience in sound editing. Here are the main things you need:
- You must have worked for at least three years in one of these sound roles:
- A sound editor
- A sound designer
- An editor for dialogue (the talking parts)
- An ADR editor (for re-recording dialogue)
- An editor for sound effects
- A Foley artist (who creates sounds like footsteps)
- A music editor
- You also need two current MPSE members to support your application.
- One of these members must write a letter saying they recommend you.
The Golden Reel Awards Ceremony
Since 1953, the MPSE has held its annual Golden Reel Awards. This ceremony honors amazing work in sound editing. Awards are given for sound in movies, television, and even video games. It's a big event that celebrates the talented people who make the sounds in your favorite entertainment.
Awards for Movies
The Golden Reel Awards recognize many different types of sound editing in movies. Some of the awards include:
- Awards for editing dialogue and re-recorded dialogue in movies.
- Awards for sound effects and Foley (created sounds) in movies.
- Awards for music in movies.
- Awards for sound in animated movies.
- Awards for sound in foreign language movies.
- Awards for sound in documentary films.
Awards for TV and Broadcast Media
The MPSE also gives awards for sound editing in television and other broadcast media. These awards cover many different types of shows and programs:
- Awards for dialogue and sound effects in one-hour TV series.
- Awards for sound in non-theatrical films (like movies made for streaming services).
- Awards for sound in animated TV shows or specials.
- Awards for music in TV series.
- Awards for sound in shorter TV shows (under 35 minutes).
- Awards for sound in documentary TV shows.
Awards for Video Games
The MPSE also recognizes excellent sound editing in video games. Here are some of the games that have won the "Best Sound Editing: Computer Entertainment" award:
- 2000: Starlancer
- 2002: Ambush
- 2004: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
- 2005: GoldenEye: Rogue Agent
- 2006: Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams
- 2007: Hellgate: London
- 2008: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
- 2009: Gears of War 2
- 2010: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- 2011: Epic Mickey
- 2012: Need for Speed: The Run
- 2013: Resident Evil 6
- 2014: StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm
- 2015: League of Legends: A New Dawn
- 2016: Halo 5: Guardians
- 2017: Gears of War 4
- 2018: Halo Wars 2
Other Special Awards
Besides the Golden Reel Awards, the MPSE also gives out other special honors:
- Career Achievement Award: This award celebrates someone who has had a long and successful career in sound editing.
- Filmmaker's Award: This award goes to a filmmaker who understands and supports the importance of sound in their movies.
- Verna Fields Award for Sound Editing in a Student Film: This award encourages new talent by recognizing great sound editing in films made by students.
- Ethel Crutcher Scholarship: This scholarship helps students who are studying sound.
