Designing Sound » quotes

Silence

Miguel Isaza — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:55:10 +0000

“The ultimate metaphoric sound is silence. If you can get the film to a place with no sound where there should be sound, the audience will crowd that silence with sounds and feelings of their own making, and they will, individually, answer the question of, “Why is it quiet?” If the slope to silence is at the right angle, you will get the audience to a strange and wonderful place where the film becomes their own creation in a way that is deeper than any other.”

- Walter Murch

Surprises

Miguel Isaza — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:38:24 +0000

“There’s no excuse for having a mental or creative block in sound. You can just go out and collect things in the real world – they make the sound, not you. It’s very restricting to always use a library for sound effects. It’s much more interesting and freeing to go out and record new sounds because you never know what you’re going to get.”

- Gary Rydstrom

Passion and Joy

Miguel Isaza — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:37:33 +0000

“The most important advice I can give is to do this because you love it, and it brings you joy. If it’s part of you and you can never get enough, you are on the right track.”

-Frank Bry

Loved Ones

Miguel Isaza — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:43:16 +0000

“We know in post production you’re in a very tough business that takes a lot of sacrifice of your time and energy. I’ve never fully solved this problem, but I’ve learned over the years that you have to make time for your loved ones.”

- Ben Burtt

Subortination

Miguel Isaza — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:30:42 +0000

“Mixing is figuring out what is essential to the moment and subordinating everything else”

-Randy Thom

Painting

Miguel Isaza — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:19:15 +0000

“Each and every sound is nothing more than a collection of frequencies that change over time. You can use these frequencies like paint, combining them to make new colors.”

-Erik Aadahl

Importance

Miguel Isaza — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:37:14 +0000

“If we do our jobs well and throw in a little evangelizing, we can make sound as important a part of filmmaking as it should be”

-Gary Rydstrom

Feedback

Miguel Isaza — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:01:08 +0000

“Be prepared to listen to other’s opinions as well as expecting others to listen to yours.”

-Rob Bridgett

Talent

Miguel Isaza — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:07:58 +0000

“Don’t be pushed off though by the “3 year experience” phrase. The work will speak for yourself.”

-Charles Deenen

Ears

Miguel Isaza — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:05:13 +0000

“Learning the technology is important, but learning to use your ears is more important.”

-Randy Thom