Motion Picture Sound Editors proudly presents a panel discussion and Q&A of the Warner Bros. Pictures/Paramount Pictures/Legendary Pictures feature Watchmen. Directed by Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the Dead), this epic realization of the famed Watchmen graphic novel takes audiences on an incredible journey of vision and sound. Join Academy Award®-winning Re-recording Mixer … [Read more...]
Your questions to Andrew Lackey!
In the same way I did with the Rob Bridgett Special, you have the opportunity to ask your own questions to Andrew Lackey. There are several ways to do that: Leave a comment on this post Use the contact form Write to designing sound [at] gmail [dot] com … [Read more...]
Andrew Lackey Special: Exclusive Interview
Designing Sound: Let's get started, tell us how did you got involved with sound design? Andrew Lackey: Growing up I inherited old discarded audio equipment from my dad and grandpa’s dance band; The Don Roberts Quintet. As far back as 12 years old I wrote and recorded music with my friends. I went to college at Middle Tennessee State University where I learned how real music … [Read more...]
12 Videos Featuring Walter Murch and The Sound Design of 'THX 1138'
You can't miss this! I just found 12 videos on YouTube featuring Walter Murch and the Sound Design of THX 1138, a classic sci-fi film directed by George Lucas. Maybe you already watched the first video, when Walter talks about the Worldizing technique, but pay attention to the other 11 videos.. really interesting stuff! If you want more get the 2 Disc Collector's Edition of … [Read more...]
Making the Sound of Star Trek
More YouTube treasures! Check these two cool videos about the sound of Star Trek. … [Read more...]
The Sound of 'Spirited Away'
Three videos about the sound and music of the amazing japanese animated film 'Spirited Away' … [Read more...]
Recording Voices for Fantastic Mr. Fox
A fellow sound editor heard Jason Schwartzman on the radio this morning describe the unorthodox voice recording in Wes Anderson's "The Fantastic Mr. Fox". I poked around a bit to see if anyone else was talking about how they captured the voices for the animated film and Yahoo didn't disappoint. Enjoy the following clip and go see the film, it's a lot of fun! 'Fantastic Mr … [Read more...]