Tim Prebble recently launched the first in a series of field recording competitions via his blog - a neat coincidence given that here at Designing Sound we've dedicated October to all things field recording. The premise is of the competition is simple: one month, one subject, one recording. Competition hopefuls are invited to upload their best recording of a cardboard box … [Read more...]
“What Is Sound Design…?” Symposium
Designing Sound readers in the vicinity of Edinburgh, Scotland should take note of the University of Edinburgh's first symposium on sound, coming up on November 27th, 28th, and 29th. The event, titled "What is sound design...?," aims to ask more questions than it answers, bringing together speakers from the domains of film sound, games, performance, forensics, social … [Read more...]
Small Room Acoustics – Absorption and Diffusion
The recording for today's webinar is now available. A big thanks to Dennis Foley and Acoustic Fields for putting on both this, and our previous acoustics webinar. Keep an eye out for future Designing Sound Discussion Groups for free presentations on topics you might be interested in. Check out some of our previous ones while you're at it...you might just find something … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Discussion Group – Live Acoustics Webinar
The webinar has ended, but a recording will be available in the near future. Our second acoustics webinar, focusing on room treatments this time, with Dennis Foley of Acoustic Fields. Ask questions through Twitter using the hashtag #dsdgroom, post them directly to our Facebook page, or ask using the comments section at the bottom of this post. We'll handle Q&A at the end … [Read more...]
Sound Librarian Recording Workshop
DS readers in and around Melbourne, Australia should check out the upcoming Sound Librarian Recording Workshop at Docklands Studio. This FREE, all-day event, headed by noted Sound Designer Stephan Schütze, will offer a hands-on look at a number of useful recording and Foley techniques. The event will take place at an enormous, world-class sound stage, and attendees are … [Read more...]
First Ever Designing Sound Community Meetup!
"Meet people in real life?! Surely you jest!" Well, we're doing it. Sam and I will both be attending the AES conference in New York Next week, and I thought it was well past time we actually organized a Designing Sound Community meet/drink-up. It will take place next Thursday, October 17th, at 8:30PM. We're still hammering out the location, but sign up now. It will give us more … [Read more...]
Recording FX In 5, 6, 8, Or More Channels?
Guest Contriubtion by Randy Thom Acoustic Authenticity Versus Entertainment Value When designing a set for a film, the art director tries to use what is good about the real world place where the scene will be shot, but also tries to avoid being straight jacketed by what is there. The cinematographer usually has a similar approach in deciding what to shoot and how to shoot … [Read more...]