10 Free Recording Classes by Ric Viers Available Online at RODE University
RODE University has been updated, now offering 10 free online classes on recording sound for film and TV, delivered by sound effects master Ric Viers. Now you don't need to own a Rode mic to sign up to the classes. It's free and open to everyone. These are the topics: Ep 01: ... read more.
Chuck Russom FX Releases “Handgun Foley”
Chuck Russom has announced the release of "Handgun Foley", a new sound effects library full of gun mechanism sounds. Handgun Foley is a collection of gun mechanism sounds. Included are the sounds of magazine inserts/ejects, slide racking, safety switches, dry firing, and more. All sounds were recorded and mastered at 24bit 96K. ... read more.
Inside the Sound of “Lost”
Avid has published a new episode of The Rough Cut, featuring a special event they had at NAB 2010 with Re-recording mixers Scott Weber and Frank Morrone and Film Editor Chris Nelson talking about the sound of "Lost". The video from the top is a preview of the complete episode, ... read more.
“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 ... read more.
Foley Overview with Foley Artist Micheal MacKinnon
Check this little documentary about the work of Micheal MacKinnon as a foley artist. Via: Twenty Thousand Hertz read more.
SoundWorks Collection: Gary Hecker – Veteran Foley Artist
SoundWorks Collection has published a new interesting video featuring the great work of a wonderful foley artist: Gary Hecker. “I’m a creative guy and it’s the creative aspects of Foley that have always appealed to me,” Hecker said. “I also like working with other sound artists and making my clients happy.” More ... read more.
Tim Prebble Cuts the Air with the Second Release of HISS and a ROAR
Tim Prebble has released the second library of HISS and a ROAR called Swishes, recorded at they foley room of Park Road Post. From whips to skipping ropes, extention cords to curtain rail wires,vacuum cleaner hoses to bungee cords, metal rods to straw brooms. We’ve revolved mesh bowls, badminton racquets, whistles, ... read more.
Exclusive Interview with Alex Joseph, Foley Supervisor for “Green Zone”
A chaotic and visceral roller coaster, "Green Zone" follows lock-step with director Paul Greengrass's documentary style, making it a great film to discuss Foley editing. Supervisor Alex Joseph examines the balancing act of being creative with Foley's ability to accentuate movement while maintaining the realism and grit that ... read more.
Chuck Russom Special: God of War I & II [Exclusive Interview]
Continuing with the special of Chuck Russom, here's a very cool talk I had with him, about the sound design of "God of War I" and "God of War II". Check: Designing Sound: How early you came into the development of "God of War I" and "God of War II"? Chuck ... read more.
“The Hurt Locker” – Exclusive Interview with Supervising Sound Editor/Re-recording Mixer Paul Ottosson
Some days ago, I asked to Paul Ottoson for an interview on the sound of "The Hurt Locker". That was days before the Oscars night, so he becomes very busy, but he made an effort and sent me the answers to all the questions I did. Many thanks, Paul! Designing Sound: ... read more.
