Tim Prebble has published a must-read article about the relationship between sound designers and re-recording mixers, the importance of their roles, the creative challenges of each, etc. Very interesting and inspiring. Before anyone jumps to the wrong conclusion this isn’t some weird game show based on the relative merits of these roles in the creation of a film soundtrack, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Sound Design Challenge #6 Announced
Shaun Farley has announced the sixth sound design challenge. This time, the participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to a library package of creature sounds, which will be available for the participants and judges. The inspiration for this month’s challenge occurred a few months ago. I was out to lunch with some audio friends of mine, and we somehow got on the … [Read more...]
Tim Walston Special: Follow the White Rabbit…
[Written by Tim Walston for Designing Sound] … And don’t let it get away! One of the things I love most about sound design is the challenge of creating something new. What am I going to make for that on the screen? What the heck does this sound like? How am I ever going to make the sound I hear in my head… come out of these speakers? What do I do if I have no sound in my … [Read more...]
“Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II” – Exclusive Interview with Brian Tibbetts and Damian Kastbauer
I'm still playing Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II and you? As usual, LucasArts deliver a really great sounding game, worthy of belonging to the saga. Here is an interview I had with two of the minds behind the sound of this fantastic game: Lead Sound Designer Brian Tibbetts and Technical Sound Designer Damian Kastbauer (Implementation). DS: How did you get involved in “Star … [Read more...]
The Recordist Releases Ultimate Splash SFX Library, Q&A Included
The Recordist has released Ultimate Splash, a new sfx collection that includes 344 sounds of water splashes. Introducing Ultimate Splash Sound Effects Library. Water splashes North Idaho style! We have our share of it way up here in North Idaho. One of the largest fresh-water aquifers in the country is right underneath my feet. This super soaked collection contains 344 water … [Read more...]
The Sound of “Brink”
Chris Sweetman, Audio Director at Splash Damage, has published a very interesting article about the sound of "Brink". Let's read: INTRODUCTION I'm Chris Sweetman, Audio Director at Splash Damage, and this developer diary is all about Brink’s sound design. What does an Audio Director do all day? Well, I'm responsible for the quality of everything that is heard in our games, … [Read more...]
New FMOD Video Tutorials Available
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIil0OFtqxc[/youtube] The FMOD team have posted several video tutorials on their new YouTube channel. Videos include all kind of stuff. From introduction/basics to advanced techniques. FMOD TV on YouTube. … [Read more...]