"Be prepared to listen to other’s opinions as well as expecting others to listen to yours." -Rob Bridgett … [Read more...]
Erik Aadahl Special: Recording Sounds for "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda"
Here are some esxclusive videos of Erik Aadahl and his friends recording sounds for "Transformers" and "Kung Fu Panda". … [Read more...]
Akira Yamaoka's Sound Design Lecture at GDC 2010
There is a nice article at The Kartel, providing some notes and ideas given by Akira Yamaoka on his lecture at GDC 2010. Check: Surival-horror fanatics, despite their differences, can all agree that the Silent Hill series was revolutionary for creating both an immersive and creepy environment. Through the use of haunting sound effects, and an original soundtrack, sound … [Read more...]
Erik Aadahl Special: Working with Filmmakers
Different filmmakers work differently, with unique approaches to the sound design process. For some, there's intense interest and scrutiny, for others there might not be any interest until the end. I prefer having an actively engaged filmmaker. It makes it much easier to work together and evolve the track over time to make it right for everyone. It doesn't matter if I think … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to FMOD
Game Sound Design has a cool section called "Anonymous Confessions of a Game Sound Designer", where someone identified as "U.C" gives his personal thought of something related to sound design. In the second installment of the series, U.C gives an interesting (and constructive) criticism about FMOD. Let's read: It's been three days since I last opened FMOD Designer, which is … [Read more...]
New Book: "Sound for Film and Television, Third Edition" by Tomlinson Holman
Focal Press has released the third edition of the book "Sound for Film and Television" written by Tomlinson Holman, amazing audio engineer and theorist, developer of THX system and the first 10.2 system. The book is great read to people interested in sound for visual media, both in a theoretical and technical way. As Holman said: "The only text to present sound design as both … [Read more...]
"Alice in Wonderland" – Exclusive Interview with Re-recording Mixer Tom Johnson
Re-recording mixer Tom Johnson answered some questions about his work on "Alice in Wonderland". Tom mixed the film with frequent re-recording collaborator Michael Semanick on Sony's Kim Novak dub stage. Johnson will be jumping on Universal's animated feature "Despicable Me" next. DS: This is your third film working with director Tim Burton, how does he embrace the dubbing … [Read more...]