Since 1953, the MPSE is dedicated to improving the recognition of its members by educating the public and the film community about sound editing.

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In “Murray Spivack and King Kong,” Steve Lee of the Hollywood Sound Museum traces the legacy of a pioneering sound artist whose approach still echoes through cinematic sound today: from Kong’s roar to the dinosaurs of Jurassic Park.
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He was working with limitations that are difficult to imagine today: the final mono mix had only four tracks for dialogue, music, and effects.
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Read the full story in the Summer 2026 edition of Wavelength: mpse.org/wavelength

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What does efficiency actually mean in sound design?
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“Sound is about perception. It’s about psychoacoustics. It’s about storytelling. And you learn that by being in rooms, hearing feedback, working with other people.”
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Read “On Efficiency, Performance, and the Evolving Language of Sound” in the Summer 2026 edition of Wavelength: mpse.org/wavelength

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Congratulations to the MPSE members recognized at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards! 🇨🇦✨
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Swipe through to celebrate the remarkable work of our members. Congratulations to all!
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Before timelines and edit windows, there were splicers, Moviolas, KEMs, Steenbecks... and trim bins. Read the first installment of “Stories from the Trim Bins” in the Summer 2026 issue: mpse.org/wavelength
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Do you have a story from the trim-bin days? A photograph, a memory, or a behind-the-scenes moment that deserves to be preserved? Send your stories to wavelength@mpse.org for consideration in a future edition of Wavelength.
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If you've been wondering if MPSE membership is for you, we invite you to take a closer look.
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Whether you are an experienced sound editor, a professional working alongside the craft, or a student beginning your path into the industry, there is a membership level designed to meet you where you are.
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Explore the benefits. Find your membership level. Join the MPSE community. Learn more at mpse.org

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