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BLACK ink PUBLISHING PRESENTS

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My Christmas 2022 project. 100 watercolour cards.

THESE CARDS WERE PAINTED NOVEMBER 2022. The remaining cards are doubles of many of these and some were just unuseable.

6 out of 100.Stay tuned for more

Welcome FROM TIM CRICH

This Christmas I have painted 100 Christmas cards for Charity. I am sending some out  and donating the rest. Stay tuned for (almost) all 100.


PENDULUMS AND FALLING BODIES is a collection of 100 technical illustrations culled from three of my Recording Studio books Assistant Engineers Handbook, Recording Tips For Engine

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Examples from PENDULUMS AND FALLING BODIES

RECORDING ENGINEER

Tim has over 25 years experience as a recording studio engineer. Tim has engineered on Rolling Stones Dirty Work, U2 Silver and Gold, John Lennon Live in NYC, Aretha Franklin Who's Zoomin' Who, Bob Dylan Empire Burlesque, David Bowie Tonight, Billy Joel Stormfront, Bryan Adams Into the Fire, Bryan Adams Waking Up The Neighbours, KISS Animalize, Bon Jovi Slippery When Wet, Bon Jovi New Jersey. Plus hundreds of jingles, dance mixes, movie and television soundtracks. Tim continues to produce and engineer music.  

WRITING / PUBLISHING

Tim started his career as an illustrator in Edmonton Alberta and in 1980, he moved to New York City to attend audio school. To make extra money, Tim did page layout for textbook publishers, and party posters for East Village events. Tim moved to Vancouver in 1986 to work at Little Mountain Sound and started BLACK ink PUBLISHING in the mid-nineties. BLACK ink PUBLISHING will release Tim's next book Pendulums and Falling Bodies in early 2022. As well, Basics of Sound: An illustrated Guide is in the works.   

PRODUCTION SOUND

Tim entered Vancouver's bustling film industry a few years ago  as a utility / boom operator. Tim is now working full time as a production sound mixer. 

PUBLISHING

History

 In the mid 80's while working with KISS at Right Track Studios in New York, Gene Simmons, the band's bass player, happened to see a maintenance report I had written, with a drawing explaining the situation. Gene mentioned that it appears Tim knows how to draw, knows how to write, and is working in a big name recording studio. His words "You need more pokers in the fire. Look at these drawings, maybe you should write a book." Hmm. Okay then. I started collecting notes about recording studio etiquette and practice. I then spent twelve years assembling information. Using a laptop computer given to me by Bryan Adams and Bob Clearmountain, I wrote, illustrated and self-published Assistant Engineers Handbook in 1995. Assistant Engineers Handbook has gone on to sell close to 50,000 copies, mainly to audio schools and recording institutes. Individual orders still come in around around the globe. In 2002, Focal Press released my second recording studio book, Recording Tips For Engineers. Now in it's fourth edition, Recording Tips For Engineers has been translated in Chinese and German. 

   In 2022, BLACK ink PUBLISHING will release Pendulums and Falling Bodies.  Note that some of these illustrations will appear in the upcoming Basics of Sound: an Illustrated Guide. Simple explanations with clear illustrations. 

   As well, none of these books would be passable, or even readable without the technical guidance of recording studio Guru Ron "Obvious" Vermeulen.  I am so very indebted to him for continually saying "Uh... you have this all wrong." 


Today Tim runs Black ink Publishing and works as a production sound mixer in Vancouver's bustling film film industry. He still records and mixes bands, and is presently working on his first record in..., well, ever. 

PHOTO Gallery

Ron Wood  by Tim

WRITING AND PUBLISHING

Recording Tips for Engineers 4th ed 2018

Recording Tips for Engineers provides the knowledge you need to rise to the top. From years of experience working with big name rock stars, Tim Crich shares his expertise and gives you all the essential insider tips and short cuts. Great for engineers of all levels, this humorous, easy-to–read guide is packed with simple and practical advice using real-life studio situations. The bulleted lists and clear illustrations will save you valuable time and allow for fast in-session reference. 


- Tips on proper microphone choice, set-up, and placement


- Full sections on equalization and compression methods


- Guidance on recording drums, guitars, and vocals


- Advice on creating professional mixes


- Best ways to take control of your recording environment


- New to this edition:

Expanded sections on documentation, sound characteristics and DAWs

More information on studio acoustics and signal flow

Even more tips, tricks and how-to’s for every engineer from beginner to veteran.


Reviews

"What an accomplishment... Hands down Tim Crich writes the best manuals in the business."
Simon Andrews, Owner, Right Track Studios


"Crammed with everything you need, and I mean everything. Simple explanations with brilliant illustrations, every conceivable studio tip and trick, a few 'rock star' anecdotes and, as usual, Tim's humor is great."
Bob Schwall, Battery Studios


"Loaded with recording gems, all at a glance. No other book has so much useful information right at your fingertips. A major companion to Tim's Assistant Engineers Handbook."
Mark Hermann, Recording Engineer


"This book gives many time saving shortcuts and quick creative solutions that most engineers take years to acquire through practice. I would highly recommend the book - I haven't seen anything quite like it and I think it's what a lot of people really want!"
Chris Puram, Recording Engineer


"I've learned a lot from Tim's book, and it's fun to read."
Bruce Bartlett, Recording Engineer


"This book deserves to be read by all recording engineers and kept in the studio as a handbook to reach for on a daily basis."
Mike Collins, Recording Engineer

Assistant Engineers Handbook 2nd ed 2014

The definitive guide to working as an assistant engineer in today's professional digital/analog recording studio. Required reading in audio schools throughout North America.


- A student favorite. Tens of thousands sold since 1995.


- Over 300 pages of non-technical tips, tricks, and how-to's, including studio etiquette, that every assistant engineer needs.


- Packed with proven recording studio secrets.


- Key priorities for before, during and after the session.


- Complete details on basic tracks, overdubs and mixing.


- Now fully digital. Essential details on set-up and breakdown of all digital and analog equipment.


- Best ways to complete all studio paperwork.


- Fully illustrated. Totally indexed for instant reference.


- Schools automatically receive a 40% discount. 


- Much much more.


Reviews

I’ve done a lot of sessions with Tim, and he was always great.
Bob Clearmountain - Producer, Recording Engineer


Assistant Engineers Handbook is filled with the information, techniques and standards which any assistant engineer must have to make themselves indispensable. All done with a great sense of humor. Absolutely brilliant.       Frank Filipetti - Producer, Recording Engineer


No one is more qualified to author recording studio manuals than Tim Crich.
It’s a “must read” for anyone seriously considering a career in audio engineering.
Jim Vallance - Songwriter, Studio Owner


Full of solid information. Good job, Tim.
Recording Magazine


Incredibly practical. Assistant Engineers Handbook is mandatory reading in all of our recording engineer programs.
Tony Cottrill, Head Lecturer, SAE, Nashville

additional editions

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st printing

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st printing

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st printing

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st ed.

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st printing

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st printing

Recording Tips For Engineers 1st ed.

Assistant Engineers Handbook 1st printing

Recording Tips For Engineers 1st ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers 2nd ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers Chinese 2nd ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers 1st ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers Chinese 2nd ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers Chinese 2nd ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers Chinese 2nd ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers German ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers Chinese 2nd ed.

Recording Tips For Engineers Chinese 2nd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer Chinese 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer Chinese 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer Chinese 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer Chinese 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer Chinese 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer 4th ed. Bound

Recording tips for Engineer Chinese 3rd ed.

Recording tips for Engineer 4th ed. Bound

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Production sound mixer

History

Tim has been mixing full time since finishing the first season of "The Good Doctor" in early 2108, where he worked as sound utility/second boom. (See resume below)  Tim offers good gear, good rates and good attitude.

Production Sound Mixer

Sound mixer               Mothers Love Nov 28 - Dec 17 2022

                                              Motherly Love Road Productions.

                                                Director:  Linda-Lisa Hayter

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Art of Letting Go Aug 2 - Aug 22 2022

                                              Art of Letting Go Productions.

                                                Director:  Fred Gerber

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Strength of a Woman Oct 31 - Nov 22 2022

                                              Strength of a WomanProductions.

                                                Director:  Shari Carpenter

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Real Love Oct 3 - Oct 25 2022

                                              Real Romance Productions.

                                                Director:  Camrus Johnson

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Art of Letting Go Aug 2 - Aug 22 2022

                                              Art of Letting Go Productions.

                                                Director:  Fred Gerber

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Christmas Carol Competition Aug 2 - Aug 22 2022

                                             Contest Road Productions.

                                                Director:  Paula Elle

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Mercy May 2 - May 25 2022

                                              Mercy Road Productions.

                                                Director:  Tony Dean Smith

                                                Producer:  Scott Karol


Sound mixer               Disquiet Feb 28 - Mar 22 2022

                                              Disquiet Productions.

                                                Director:  Michael Winnick

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Dangerous Games Nov 26 - Dec 22 2021

                                              Gaming Danger Productions.

                                                Director:  Sean McNamara

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Just One Kiss Feb 1 - Feb 21 2022

                                              Single Kiss Productions.

                                                Director:  Jeff Beesley

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Dangerous Game Nov 26 - Dec 22 2021

                                              Gaming Danger Productions.

                                                Director:  Sean McNamara

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Wifelike Nov 9 - Nov 27 2021

                                              Wifelike Productions.

                                                Director:  James Bird

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Merry Liddle Christmas Baby Aug 9 - Aug 27 2021

                                               Liddle Road Productions.

                                                Director:  Sharon Lewis

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Crawlspace Jul 5 - Jul 30 2021

                                               Crawlspace Productions.

                                                Director:  Gustovo Cooper

                                                Producer:  Steven Paul, Scott Carroll


Sound mixer                Superman and Lois  Apr 16 - Jun 15 2021

Second Unit                    Manley Shore Productions.

                                                Director:  Various Episodes

                                                Producer:  Greg Berlanti


Sound mixer               27 Hour Day May 3 - May 21 2021

                                               Third Hour Road Productions.

                                                Director:  David Winning

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Sweet Home Georgia Mar 15 - Apr 3, 2021

                                               Carolina Productions.

                                                Director:  Peter Benson

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               One Winter Wedding Feb 1 - Feb 3 2021

                                               Carolina Productions.

                                                Director:  Peter Benson

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Playing Cupid Nov 16 - Dec 3 2020

                                               Carolina Productions.

                                                Director:  Peter Benson

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Christmas Carnival Oct 14 - Oct 31 2020

                                               Carnival Road Productions.

                                                Director:  Michael Scott

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               A Cinderella Story: Star Struck Aug 31 - Sep 30 2020

                                               Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

                                                Director:  Michelle Johnston

                                                Producer:  Michelle Johnston, Dylan Sellers


Sound mixer               Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding (MOW) Aug 10 - Aug 29 2020

                                                Lifetime Entertainment

                                                Director:  Sharon Lewis

                                                Producer:  Monique Nash, Karen Williams


Sound mixer               Wedding Every Weekend (MOW) Jun 27 - Jul 14, 2020

                                                Hallmark Entertainment

                                                Director:  Kevin Fair

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Ruby Herring Mysteries. Prediction Murder (MOW) Feb 10 - Feb 29, 2020

                                                Hallmark Entertainment

                                                Director:  Neill Fernley

                                                Producer:  Charles Cooper


Sound mixer               Cats and Dogs 3. Paws Unite(MOW) Jan 6 - Feb 7, 2020

                                                Warner Bros.

                                                Director:  Sean McNamara

                                                Producer:  Andrew Lazar

Sound mixer               Gourmet Detective:Roux the Day. (MOW) Oct 27 - Nov 16, 2019                                               

                                                Hallmark Entertainment

                                                Director: Mark Jean 

                                                Producer: Charles Cooper

Sound mixer               Time For You To Come Home For Christmas. (MOW) Sep 27 - Oct 18, 2019

                                                Director: Terry Ingram 

                                                Producer:Charles Cooper

Sound mixer               A Sweet Christmas Romance. (MOW) Aug 6 - Aug 23, 2019

                                                Lifetime/A&E

                                                Director: Michael Robison

                                                Producer: Stephanie Germaine

Sound mixer               Kamayah Mobley Story. (MOW) Jun 6 - Jun 30, 2019

                                                Intuition Productions

                                                Director: David Winning 

                                                Producer: Moe Bardach, Charles Cooper, Harvey Kahn

Sound mixer               Family Under the Christmas tree. (MOW) Apr 1 - Apr 22, 2019

                                                Front Street Pictures/Hallmark

                                                Director: Paul Miller 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn, Charles Cooper, Anne Carlucci

Sound mixer               Cinderella Christmas. (MOW) Mar 8 - Mar 31, 2019

                                                Blue Ribbon/WB/Netflix

                                                Director: Michelle Johnson 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn

Sound mixer              Ruby Herring Mysteries. (MOW) Nov 26 - Dec 14, 2018

                                                Front Street Pictures/Hallmark

                                                Director: Paul Ziller 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn, Charles Cooper

Sound mixer               Time for me to come home. (MOW) Sept 23 - Oct 15, 2018

                                                Front Street Pictures/Hallmark

                                                Director: David Winning 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn

Sound mixer               Christmas Reunited (MOW) Sept 4 -Sep 22, 2018

                                                Front Street Pictures/Hallmark

                                                Director: Steven Monroe 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn

Sound mixer               Christmas Lost and Found (MOW) Aug 13 - Aug 31, 2018

                                                Front Street Pictures/Hallmark

                                                Director: Michael M Scott 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn

Sound mixer               One Day. (Short) Jul 8 - Jul 8, 2018

                                                Director: Natalie Moon 

                                                Producer: Cliff Holkanson

Sound mixer               Critters. A new binge. (Web series) Jun 19 - Jun 24, 2018

                                                Director: Jordan Rubin 

                                                Producer: Harvey Kahn, Jonathan Stern

Sound mixer               Victory on East Hastings. (Independent ) Jun 5 - Jun 13, 2018

                                                Director: CR Avery 

                                                Producer: Steven Drake

Sound mixer               Roomies for life. (Pilot) May 7- May 26, 2018

                                                Director: Joshua Fletcher Marsh, 

                                                Producer: Michael Guba

Sound mixer              Trans Kids. (Documentary) May 1 - May 2, 2018 

                                                Director: Edward Peill 

                                                Producer: Victoria Germain

Sound mixer               Cornelia Oberlander. (Documentary) April 25, 2018

                                                Director: Trevor Bode 

                                                Producer: Trevor Bode

Sound mixer               Herstory: a simple act. (Short) April 20 - April 23, 2018

                                                Director: Camille Hollit French 

                                                Producers: Paul Benelick, Robert Colbourne

Sound mixer               Toke is Cheap. (Short) Mar 10 - Mar 18, 2018

                                                Director: Kerry Van der Grien, 

                                                Producer: Dylan Collingwood

Sound mixer               Blood Money. (Independent) Feb 18 - Feb 19, 2017 

                                                Director Malcolm Goodwin 

                                                Producer Bryce McLaughlin

Utility sound / Second boom

Utility Sound/            Good Doctor. Season 1  (TV Series) Sony Pictures 

2nd Boom                        Jul 26 2017 - March 1, 2018

                                               Director: Various, 

                                               Sound mixer: Dave Griffiths

Utility Sound/            Altered Carbon. Season 1  (TV Series) Netflix

2nd Boom                        Nov 14, 2016 - July 30, 2017

                                               Director: Various, 

                                               Sound mixer: Patrick Ramsay

Utility Sound/            Siren (Pilot) ABC

2nd Boom                        Sep 30, 2016 - Oct 22, 2016

                                               Director: Scott Stewart

                                               Sound mixer: Patrick Ramsay

Utility Sound/            Arrow. Season 5  (TV Series) Warner Bros / CW

2nd Boom                        July 13, 2016 - Sep 16, 2016

                                               Director: Various 

                                               Sound mixer: Greg Hewitt

Utility Sound/            Arrow. Season 4  (TV Series) Warner Bros / CW

2nd Boom                        July 13, 2015 - April 21, 2016

                                               Director: Various 

                                               Sound mixer: Patrick Ramsay

Utility Sound/            Night at the Museum 3 (Feature) Twentieth Century Fox

2nd Boom                        Feb 17, 2014 - May 16, 2014

                                               Director: Shawn Levy 

                                               Sound mixer: Chris Duesterdiek

Utility Sound/            The interview (Feature) Sony Columbia

2nd Boom                        Oct 10, 2013 - Dec 13, 2013

                                               Director: Seth Rogan, Evan Goldberg 

                                               Sound mixer: Chris Duesterdiek

Utility Sound/            Big Eyes (Feature) Weinstein Co.

2nd Boom                        Jul 8, 2013 - Aug 24, 2013

                                               Director: Tim Burton 

                                               Sound mixer: Chris Duesterdiek

Utility Sound/            The Company You Keep (Feature) Voltage

2nd Boom                        Sep 19, 2011 - Nov 25, 2011

                                               Director: Robert Redford 

                                               Sound mixer: Chris Duesterdiek

Utility Sound/            Tucker & Dale vs Evil (Feature) Independent

2nd Boom                        Jun 9, 2009 - Jul 15, 2009

                                               Producer: Roseanne Milliken 

                                               Sound mixers: Chris Duesterdiek, Garell Clark

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