Last week, I had a great interview with Paul N. J. Ottosson, sound designer and supervising sound editor of 2012, talking about the sound of the film. I hope you enjoy it, let's read! Designing Sound: First of all give us an introduction about your carreer and your past works. Paul Ottosson: I've been a sound supervisor and sound designer on movies like 2012 , The Hurt … [Read more...]
A Tale of Lucasfilm and Skywalker Ranch
Philip Bloom has published an amazing short film created for Lucasfilm. The video shows beautiful shots of Skywalker Ranch. Visit Philip's website for more info about him and the short. Via: U.S.O … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Akira"
Sound Notes of japanesse animated film Akira. … [Read more...]
Andrew Lackey Special: Foley Sessions for Games
Andrew Lackey has a lot of experience with foley. Let's check this article from Wabi Sabi Sound (Andrew's company) about the approach of foley sessions in game audio production: A foley recording session can be a great way to get tons of unique material for your game. However many colleagues complain to me that their sessions were a bust. Their sessions didn’t go well and the … [Read more...]
Ren Klyce and the Sound Design of "Panic Room"
More featurettes! Let's see these two videos about the sound design of Panic Room, with sound designer Ren Klyce. … [Read more...]
Game Audio Podcast Episode #2 Available Now
Damian Kastbauer and Anton Woldhek has published the second issue of Game Audio Podcast, with really good stuff and fantastic guests. Discussion: Footsteps & Foley – Design and Integration Special Guests: Audio Director Julian Kwasneski, Senior Sound Designer David Steinwedel and Audio Director Kenneth Young Sound of the week: Stuka Dive Bomber Play Room: Battlefield … [Read more...]
The Sound Design and Music of "Matrix"
Another great sound featurette, this time about the sound and music of Matrix, fantastic movie for sound design. You can listen comments from film editor Zach Staenberg sound designer Dane A. Davis, composer Don Davis, music supervisor Jason Bentley and more! If you wnat more information about the sound design of Matrix, don't forget to check the Dane A. Davis Special. … [Read more...]