EP. 23: INTERVIEW WITH JASON KOITER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF CRIMINAL MINDS

EP. 23: INTERVIEW WITH JASON KOITER, ASSOCIATE PRODUCER OF CRIMINAL MINDSThis week on SyncRiffs, Charles interviews associate producer of CBS’s Criminal Minds, Jason Koiter. A fourteen year veteran of post production, Jason Koiter has worked on over 270 episodes of network and streaming TV, as well as music videos, web series, feature films and short films. He got started in the entertainment business as a professional musician, and soon became a recording engineer, working for many years at studios around Los Angeles.Topics 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Jason’s Background 0:58 Jason’s start as a musician and recording engineer 2:26 Working as a PA for “Charmed” (2019) 2:55 The challenges of working on “Charmed”3:22 Working on CBS’s Bull (Final Season) 3:52 The role of an associate producer 4:37 The steps of post production 7:33 Spotting Sessions with Music Supervisors + Editors 8:33 The various departments in Post Production and elements9:27 Budgeting for a television series 10:36 Locking in an episode with music 10:53 Working with a composer with re-edits11:59 The role of a sync agent and One Stop Rep. Music12:43 Managing songs and working with Music Supervisor Kevin Edelman13:42 Dropping in replacement songs14:14 Sync Agents and Music Supervisors15:16 Showrunners and the creative music process15:43 Music cues for Criminal Minds17:11 The creative flow for a show18:01 Working with the same creative team 18:26 Working 16 seasons of Criminal Minds19:42 Actors from Criminal Minds taking a directing role20:43 Examples of shows directed by actors21:33 How being in the music industry prepared Jason to be an AP23:14 Providing vocal + instrumental mixes 24:04 The importance of instrumental mixes25:25 Mixing and mastering your songs27:41 Standards and practices and their role29:37 Editing out expletives 31:10 Ripped from the headlines 34:49 Music matching topical themes 37:44 Criminal Minds evolution 38:52 Preparing to work in post production44:17 Working in post production 45:18 Internships and your resume48:04 Vancouver and Los Angeles for post production49:26 A.I. and the future of production 52:12 Wrapping up Follow Jason Koiter on YouTube: @jasonkoiter9555  Follow on IG: @jasonkoiter🎙️ SyncRiffs is a weekly podcast where we discuss sync placements in multimedia (TV/Film/Advertising, etc.), the music industry, pop culture and everything in between including exclusive interviews with musical artists, composers, agents, and music supervisors where we riff about syncs and the state of the music industry.Check out our linktree for opportunities to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/bluebuddhaent🎵Sync & Songwriting Masterclass🎵Sync & Songwriting Consults🎵Working With a Sync Agent Minicourse🎵Listening Sessions & more to come!Website: https://bluebuddhaentertainment.comInstagram:@syncriffs@bluebuddhaent@chasewalkerbandMusic: "Flying Tigers" from Magic TigerPodcast produced by Blue Buddha EntertainmentThis content is for educational purposes. We encourage others to conduct proper research, and if needed, consult an attorney for any legal advice regarding music licensing. (c) (p) 2023Support the show