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- Q: Does Skywalker Sound only work on George Lucas' films?
A: No, we work on all kinds of projects; from the biggest summer blockbusters to low-budget documentaries.
A list of our projects can be found in the Credits section.
- Q: Where is Skywalker Sound located?
A: We are located on Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, California, approximately 45 minutes north of San Francisco.
- Q: Do you have a rate card?
A: We have rate cards for our audio and video transfer services. All other work is bid on a per project basis.
- Q: What kinds of projects do you work on?
A: We currently provide sound post production sound services for feature films,
commercials, television, IMAX® and large
format film mixing, theme park attractions, and videogames. On our
scoring stage, we record and mix everything from solo piano to full 130
piece orchestras.
Please visit the Sound Services page for more information.
- Q: When was Skywalker Sound founded?
A: Originally founded as Sprocket Systems over twenty-five years ago, Skywalker Sound became the official
company name when we relocated to Skywalker Ranch in 1987. Read our History here.
- Q: Are tours available of Skywalker Ranch?
A: Unfortunately, no, but you can take a virtual tour of the Technical Building.
- Q: Can I rent the Stag Theater?
A: The Stag Theater is not available for rent, but it is used by clients who are currently working on projects at Skywalker Sound.
- Q: How many people work at Skywalker Sound?
A: We ramp up and down as our workload changes, but the range is from 80 to 160 employees.
- Q: Where do I find out about current Skywalker Sound job openings?
A: Current job opportunities are listed at: http://www.ilm.com/employment/jobs
- Q: How many films does Skywalker Sound work on each year?
A: Skywalker Sound works on approximately 20 to 30 films each year.
- Q: I want to get a job at Skywalker, what school or classes should I take.
A: This is a tough one. There are a lot of very good programs, but it is not appropriate for us to recommend one over another.
- Q: Does Skywalker Sound provide surround sound certification and courses?
A: No
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