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The Sound of “Brave”

June 27, 2012 by Miguel Isaza

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/44754809[/vimeo]

In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile we talk with Director Mark Andrews, Re-recording Mixer and Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom, Supervising Sound Editor Gwen Yates Whittle, and Sound Designer E.J. Holowicki.

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humor enjoyed by audiences of all ages. The film’s voice cast features Kelly Macdonald, Julie Walters, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, Robbie Coltrane and John Ratzenberger.

To make the most complex visuals possible, Pixar completely rewrote their animation system for the first time in 25 years. Brave is also the first movie ever to use the Dolby Atmos sound format.

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Filed Under: videos Tagged With: animation, brave, ej holowicki, film sound, films, gary rydstrom, gwen yates whittle, mark andrews, pixar, sound, sound design, sound effects, soundworks collection

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  1. Aaron Darrell O'Neill says

    July 5, 2012 at 5:27 am

    Incredible video – especially them talking about ATMOS. Thanks a lot for posting. :)

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