Producer/Sound Engineer, Composer/Musician/Performance Artist, Videographer/Editor, and Instructor. Ohio, USA.
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT Do you remember our Community Spotlight with Launa Buettell?
“Most of my time is spent recording, editing, and composing soundtracks for ballets, plays, video, film, and animation. Along with shooting and editing video, and creating websites for clients.”
Inspiration:
“I find it everywhere, but mostly people. Being around positive, energetic people who are passionate about what they do.”
Challenge and Solution:
Challenge: “I was asked by a choreographer for a ballet company to write a 1 -minute drum/ percussion piece. I hesitated, but took the job, sweating at the thought of playing tribal drums, something I do not excel at. When I asked him what kind of visual he was creating, he said it depended on what I compose… Well, I compose to what the visuals are, so that being said, what comes first, the chicken or the egg? We worked it out and developed the piece together, working off of each other’s ideas, and it came out great. It was one of the best pieces I’ve ever done. And the most challenging and rewarding. The total visual effect, lighting, staging and costumes, combined with the surround sound were incredible to watch!”
Solution: “Not allowing any fears and self limitations to stand in the way, just rise to the occasion, and do it!”
Favorite Tools:
Microphones, I am a big fan of Audio Technica. They produce a good clean sound without coloring. But I also love my Panasonic AG- DVX100B DVcam.”
Favorite Technique:
“I don’t know if I have a favorite technique, just a rule of thumb, which is, ‘less is more, keep it simple and direct, and leave your audience wanting more.’ Avoid the pitfall of putting too much in.”
Discography includes:
“Election Night 00 ” – Congressman Boccieri (video)
“Quik Chix Racing” – Promotional Motorcycle Video (video marketing campaign/website)
“Primal Man” – Ballet – by Angelo Lemmo (score) “Don’t Drink & Drive” Song for the ODPS TV spot “The Story of Jesus” play by Lois Digacomo (theme song & underscore)
“Fences” – Play by Lois DiGacomo (theme song) “Fountain of Youth” – Film/comedy by Sheldon Gleisser (theme song & underscores)
“Mainstream Music Library CD” – Original Library Music
Billboard Songwriting Award for “Wait for Me” Nashville Songwriting Award for “ Heart to Heart”
