As has come before; many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span…Please bare with us as we traverse the abstract canals of audio musings. I'm guessing other sound-centric … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #84 – The Value of Silly
I've spent years working hard, honing my craft, trying to prove that interactive sound is worthwhile art. I take this stuff seriously, and I think sound that moves and breathes and lets you know it knows you're there is a really powerful and important and serious thing. But let me tell you about my favorite thing I've ever made. … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #70 – Uncertainty
It's a badge of honor to be able to work with precision and shape sound and music to fit our vision. But unpredictability can keep us as well as our audience on edge in a delightful way. How can we let our sounds get away from us? … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 59 – GUI
We deal with graphical user interfaces every time we touch a computer, whether that's our development rig, an ATM, or our phone. How does the design of a GUI affect how we feel about the rest of the associated experience? … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought 57 – Constraints
Working under tight constraints can make creative work difficult. But working with no constraints at all can make it downright impossible. … [Read more...]
Monthly Theme: Immersion
Kicking off the new year with the topic of immersion seems appropriate, particularly coming from that year. … [Read more...]
Monthly Theme: Sound for Interactivity
Active. Reactive. Interactive. Hyperactive? How do we approach making sounds for things that make sounds when things happen? What are the considerations and affordances necessary obscure the strings enough to make the sonic marionette believable and delightful? What really defines interactivity? … [Read more...]