We had the opportunity to talk with the talented Ann Scibelli about her work as sound designer on Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. Thanks to Ann for taking some time out to answer a few questions. MIGUEL: How early did you start working on Robin Hood? What did you guys want to do different sonically than past medieval war films? ANN: I started working on the film in its early … [Read more...]
Your Questions to Charles Maynes
Now, you have the opportunity to do your own questions Charles Maynes. Please read the exclusive interview first. Maybe you can find your answer there. … [Read more...]
Charles Maynes Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's get started with the Charles Maynes Special. I interviewed him about the general aspects of his career, his tools, workflow, creativity techniques, and more. If you want to ask something to Charles, please go here. Designing Sound: Please give us a general overview of your career. How do you get started with sound? How was your first gig like? Charles Maynes: I actually … [Read more...]
Mixing "Robin Hood"
Mix has published an article about the sound mixing of Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. Check: “It’s going to need a lot of work,” acknowledges dialog/music re-recording mixer Paul Massey, as he turns from the screen in the Cary Grant Theater on Sony Pictures’ Culver City lot to face other members of the sound and picture crew. Massey has just rolled a faders-up mix of the … [Read more...]
June's Featured Sound Designer: Charles Maynes
This is a very special month for Designing Sound (we'll have our first anniversary in a few days) and of course we have a new special guest for this month! A very talented sound designer, sfx recording specialist and also a very kind person: Charles Maynes. Bio Charles Maynes was born at Marine Corps Base Quantico, in Quantico Viginia, and moved to San Diego California with … [Read more...]
Online Sound Design Seminar – The Power of Human Voice in Media, with David Sonnenschein and David Collins
David Sonnenschein continue with his fantastic seminar series. The last one was very cool. David shared lots of interesting and inspiring ways to get some creativity using sound in different ways, trying to not only listen, but also analyze the sound in several aspects, feel it, and treat them to achieve different goals. There's a new online seminar scheduled, check the details … [Read more...]
Accidents
"Think outside the box. That's why sound is fun. You keep your ears open, and if you hear something accidental, you can try to work it into the film. It happens all the time." -Ben Burtt … [Read more...]