Here are the answers to the questions you did to Tim Nielsen during the last month. And if you liked his special, I have some great news to share: Tim will keep contributing to Designing Sound as part of our editorial team! stay tuned. DSR: In light of this Q&A, I have finally seen “The Prince of Persia” today with my wife and daughters – it’s so much more intense to watch … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: Interview on Backgrounds
DS: I know you’re quite of fan of background sounds for movies. What is it that fascinates you about this part of the soundtrack? Tim: First, backgrounds are the bed upon which all the other sounds must be built. It’s foundation work, and I love foundation work. And as the first thing I cut on a project, it’s really the first layers of paint so to speak. So I love that, the … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: On the Art of Economy
[Written by Tim Nielsen] I want to write a series of relatively small 'thought for the day' type articles on a variety of topics. In the first, I want to expand on something that came up in the introductory interview, when I said that my main advice to people entering into their careers should learn when to stop. One of the things that I love and admire, not only in sound, … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: MS Recording
[Written by Tim Nielsen] I've been recording with MS since I started in this industry, about 12 years ago now. There are of course many other recording techniques available, and I own microphones suited to most of them. I tried to elaborate a tiny bit on some of the other stereo techniques in my previous article, and that's when I realized that MS really needed it's own … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: On Microphone Addiction
[Written by Tim Nielsen] My name is Tim Nielsen, and I'm a micaholic. It has been four months since my last microphone purchase, an adorable little Neumann XY set in a Mono Rycote. I bought them from a friend, because when I saw them I just had to have them. Trust me. They're really cute. You'd want them too. I probably won't be writing a lot of technical articles here on … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: Exclusive Interview
We’re starting off this month’s special with an exclusive interview with our guest Tim Nielsen, discussing influences, creative methods, techniques, and much more. Hope you enjoy it. Designing Sound: How did you get started in sound design? What’s been the evolution of your career? Tim Nielsen: I have to blame my dear friend and brilliant sound person Addison Teague. … [Read more...]