The Apex of Sound Design with Jon Vogl

Welcome to The Elation Podcast! In this episode, our host David Adams sits down with Jon Vogl, the owner of Apex Post Production, for an insightful conversation about his journey in the film industry and his passion for sound. Jon shares how his love for audio was ignited as a child and eventually led him to pursue a Ph.D. in music composition at UCLA. He recounts his early projects, including working on "Independence Day," where the immersive rumble of the spaceship over the moon was a defining moment. He also discusses his work on "Master and Commander" and "Braveheart," providing fascinating insights into the teamwork required to craft intricate soundscapes. Jon has built a reputation in New Orleans for delivering studio-quality sound to independent films at Apex Post Production. He also shares his excitement about emerging technologies like Dolby Atmos and discusses how AI is transforming the industry. Despite the challenges, Jon remains optimistic about collaboration within the creative community and the growth of New Orleans' film industry. Join us as we explore Jon's story of finding elation through creativity and collaboration while emphasizing the importance of balancing passion with meaningful relationships. You won't want to miss this inspiring episode! Our show's host, David Adams, founded Elation Entertainment, a New Orleans-based multi-media entertainment company. With a solid foundation of 8 years working in the Los Angeles music scene conducting multiple music camps with Grammy Associates, Musicians, and Producers, David brings a wealth of expertise to the table. His experiences have taught him valuable lessons, encouraging him to bring the entertainment industry standards and creative spaces to New Orleans, a place he calls home.  Follow Elation Entertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elationent/ Website: https://www.elationent.com Elation Podcast Production Credit List  Executive Producer - David Adams Executive Producer - Comfy Stone Films Producer - Tumie Mokuena Director - Tumie Mokuena Sound Recordist - Cameron Brown Editor - Preston Dupuis  Location - Elation Entertainment