Avid has published a new episode of The Rough Cut, featuring a special event they had at NAB 2010 with Re-recording mixers Scott Weber and Frank Morrone and Film Editor Chris Nelson talking about the sound of "Lost". The video from the top is a preview of the complete episode, wich has a duration of 35:57. What does a sound re-recording mixer do? Why does the picture editor add … [Read more...]
Boom Library, a New SFX Company from Dynamedion Sound Team
Sound Designer Axel Rohrbach sent to me some information about his new SFX Label called BOOM Library and created with his partners at Dynamedion Sound Design & Music Company. They are releasing the first title of the library, called Cinematic Metal. This is what Axel said: The concept is to provide creative sound designers source material to work with (called a Construction … [Read more...]
Your Questions to Bruce Tanis
Now, you have the opportunity to do your own questions Bruce Tanis. Please read the exclusive interview first. Maybe you can find your answer there. … [Read more...]
Bruce Tanis Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's get started with this new special. Here is a great talk I had with our special guest Bruce Tanis talking about the general aspects of his career, his techniques, the way he works, and more! Designing Sound: Bruce, please introduce yourself and tell us how you get started with your sound career. Bruce Tanis: I'm a freelance sound effects editor working in Los Angeles, … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Predators"
M.P.E.G has published an article with detailed information about the sound of Nimród Antal's "Predators". Sequels pose major challenges for sound editors/designers and re-recording crews. How do you remain true to the franchise, yet offer a unique signature that characterizes the film’s emotional content? Fold into the equation a producer/writer who is known to work quickly … [Read more...]
July’s Featured Sound Designer: Bruce Tanis
New month and new guest! For July I'm glad to announce the visit of Bruce Tanis as our special guest. He is a veteran sound effects editor who will share his knowledge with us. We will have a fantatic month with several articles on sound effects editing and design. Hope you enjoy it! Bio (written by Bruce) I was born in Oakland, California in 1959. My father was in the Navy … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Clash of the Titans"
The May and June's Issues of AudioMedia Magazine are available to view online. The May's Issue contains an article featuring the sound team behind "Clash of the Titans". And there's also another interesting article in the June's Issue, about the changes and evolution of post-production on films, the approach of sound on films, and more. You can read it here. … [Read more...]