I started Designing Sound on 2009 with a main idea: share sound design stuff for everyone. Over time the site has reached new territories, more people, and therefore I have seen the need to grow more every day, both in content and features that offer better choices every day for you, the life of Designing Sound. That is why today I am proud to introduce some changes on … [Read more...]
January's Featured Sound Designer: Richard Devine
New year, new month and of course, a new special. This time we'll have a lot of knobs, crazy recordings, synths and a very noisy January, with Richard Devine. We'll have interviews, articles, videos and very cool stuff, stay tuned! Bio During the past three years, Richard Devine has remixed top Warp artists like Aphex Twin and Mike Patton (Faith No More). He has released 4 … [Read more...]
Frank Serafine Profile by Soundsnap
Soundsnap has published a cool video/interview with Frank Serafine, sound designer and one of the founders of Soundsnap.com, one of the best websites for download great sound effects. Frank talks about his work and how he started with sound, and also make a good overview about the use of today technology and tools. … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Where the Wild Things Are"
New sound for film profile at SoundWorks Collection! Explore Director Spike Jonze’s heartfelt adaptation of the classic children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” with Sound Re-Recording Mixer and Supervising Editor Ren Klyce. Learn about the unique approach they created for capturing the voices of the actors and other stories about bringing the wild creatures to … [Read more...]
Andrew Lackey Special: Q&A From the Readers
Here are the answers to the questions that some of you made to Andrew Lackey. Designing Sound Reader: I have technical question regarding monitor placement and stereo imaging. In most studios (like my own) the monitors are some distance to the left and right of my two computer monitors, where most of the time on the right one the movie is displayed. Andrew Lackey: When I have … [Read more...]
Andrew Lackey Special: 11 Field Recording Tips
Sound recordists are a special breed. On a recent trip to Zambia, the safari guides were very interested in the sound I recorded of the animals and villager’s ceremonial drumming. Apparently no one ever records sounds there. Here are 11 general tips from my experience field recording for film, games, music and fun. 1) Put together a really great rig. Building your rig is … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen"
New and great profile at SoundWorks Collection, this time for "Tranformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" Director Michael Bay returns for a second serving of robot mayhem in “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen”. Also returning for another call of duty with Bay include the talents of his sound team including Sound Re-Recording Mixer Greg Russell, Supervising Sound Editor Erik … [Read more...]