So, this is the end of the amazing special of Charles Maynes. We hope you enjoyed it as we did. Here are the answers to the reader questions: Designing Sound Reader: Hi Charles, I see you have done loads of weapons recording, I dont have any experience of that but I would love to try it. Do you ever use analogue tape to record gun/explosion sounds? CM: I have not I must … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2010
“TOY STORY 3″ – Exclusive Interview with Tom Myers, Michael Semanick, and Al Nelson
Thanks go out to Tom Myers, Michael Semanick, and Al Nelson from TOY STORY 3 for taking time out to answer few questions about their work on the film! TM = Sound Designer/ Sound Re-Recording Mixer Tom Myers MS = Sound Re-Recording Mixer Michael Semanick AL = Sound Editor Al Nelson JAKE: "Day & Night" the short film that played before "Toy Story 3" was so creative in the … [Read more...]
Alan Rankin on the Sound Design of "Alan Wake"
Alan Wake is one of my favorite games of this year. This dark story really intrigued me. The sound work is also fascinating, and for that, here are a couple of thoughts from Alan Rankin (Soundelux), sound design supervisor of the game. Supervising Sound Designer and Academy Award-nominee Alan Rankin headed a team of sound designers who, under the direction of Microsoft Game … [Read more...]
Sound Design Seminar Presents "Essence of Voice Acting"
David Sonnenschein continues with his great series of online seminars. His last seminar about human voice in media was really good. David and his guest gave a cool overview of the power of human voice in media, showed several examples of voice overs, shared tips, techniques, answered questions, and also we listened to an interview with Audio Director David Collins. David is … [Read more...]
"Fotograma Sonoro", New Brother Blog Featuring Sound Design Resources in Spanish
As many of you know, my home language is spanish, and since I started Designing Sound I've received a lot of requests and suggestions for a site like Designing Sound, but in spanish. For those who are waiting, here it is: "Fotograma Sonoro". The blog will be hosted on Hispasonic.com, the biggest audio production community in spanish language, with more than 1.200.000 visitors … [Read more...]
Charles Maynes Special: Gun Recording Thoughts for 2010
I hope you folks found some of my experiences entertaining, and more so helpful in your problem solving, so in the spirit of such fellowship I wanted to share some thoughts and experiences in my recording weapons and explosions for Films and Games. Chuck Russom, whom I consider a great sound designer, already spent some time discussing many of the logistical and creative … [Read more...]
SoundWorks: Walt Disney Studios – Post Production Services
SoundWorks Collection has just released a new video (on top) with a tour of the post production facilities on Walt Disney Studios. Take an exclusive tour of the Walt Disney Studios located in Burbank, CA hosted by Gil Gagnon, VP of Post Production Services. The Walt Disney Studios Post Production Services has a rich history in Dubbing dating back to the early 1940′s when … [Read more...]