Photo by Dennis Beentjes. Used under Creative Commons license.I'm going to be a little quiet on the site this month, but I'm making up for that by putting together a kick-ass virtual panel for you! Sitting on the panel for the next Designing Sound Discussion Group are Gordon Hempton (The Soundtracker/Quiet Planet), Rodney Gates (Sony Online Entertainment), Matt Piersall … [Read more...]
Profile Video of Ali Lacey
Do you remember Ali Lacey, one of our guest contributors from back in March? Well, Storm+Shelter have done a little video profile of him. Check him out at work! … [Read more...]
Urban Soundscape Competition
The top of the contest page puts it succinctly: "The Creative City Sapporo International Art Festival Executive Committee is issuing a worldwide invitation for submissions of sound files representing the SIAF 2014 theme that are suitable for reproduction in urban public spaces. The winning submission will be played at SIAF 2014 sites in the city during the festival, and will … [Read more...]
Happy New Year…All Hail the King!
A very "Happy New Year" to everyone in our community from the team at Designing Sound! We're starting off the year with something we don't often associate with sound design. I'm going to assume you've seen The Wizard of Oz before. Recall that scene described in the script above, and remember everything that came before it. Picture the sudden burst of color when you get your … [Read more...]
2013 : Our Top Posts
It has been another great year at Designing Sound. This site wouldn't be what it is if it wasn't for you — whether you read, retweet our tweets, comment on posts or contribute with your articles. We are glad Designing Sound has grown to become an important resource, with over 1,600 articles on sound design. Thank you. Here's a quick recap of 2013 with our most read … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Sounds Of 2013
The year 2013 has been one of changes, additions, and collaboration here at Designing Sound and we want to thank all of our readers for their attention, suggestions, contributions, and overwhelming support. There have been so many great films, shows, games and events this year that we thought we would share some of our favorites for you to go back and check in case you missed … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – December 2013
Short and sweet for the final roundup of 2013. SoundMorph Winter Sale SoundMorph are having a 25% off winter sale. There isn't much time left to take advantage of it though, discounts apply through December 25th. Check the SoundMorph website to see the product range on offer. Sonic Salute Winter Sale Sonic Salute are also having a winter sale. Purchase either the … [Read more...]