In a recent post on the blog over at A Sound Effect, Asbjoern Andersen interviews long-time animation sound pro Jeff Shiffman of Boom Box Post. They discuss Jeff's workflow and approach to sound design, as well as the specific challenges and successes he had working on numerous animated shows. Take a look at the interview here. … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – April 2015
Let us know about recent independent sfx library releases by using the SFX Independence Submission Form. Matter Mayhem SoundMorph https://soundcloud.com/soundmorph/matter-mayhem-sound-pack-preview Announcing one of their largest libraries ever, Matter Mayhem from SoundMorph is all about debris and destruction. Created in collaboration with Frederic Devanlay … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Discussion Group – “Scouts Honor”…Rain Date is a Go!
We've finally been able to confirm a new date for our postponed Designing Sound Discussion Group to talk about the documentary, "Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood." As previously announced, we'll speaking with Director Mac Smith and Co-Producer John "JT" Torrijos. In a new development, Gary Rizzo, re-recording mixer on the film, will be joining us for the discussion … [Read more...]
Creative Field Recording: “Visual Microphones” Create Missing Audio
In his newest blog post, Paul Virostek of Creative Field Recording examines an interesting question: If we're able to recolorize black and white films, can we do the same with audio? The article discusses unique techniques and tools like visual microphones, which transcend regular audio restoration and offer the possibility of creating audio that would have been present in the … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Games Music Connect
Registration details have been announced for the third annual Games Music Connect, which will take place on Tuesday 14 September, at the Purcell Rooms in London. 2014's edition featured composer Olivier Deriviere (Assassin's Creed IV: Cry Freedom) and Audiokinetic's Simon Ashby, among many others. Whilst speakers have not yet been announced, this year's event looks set to focus … [Read more...]
Modern Editing Style on Aotg.com
We here at Designing Sound know that any creative endeavor is about more than just the audio. In order for any piece of media to be successful, it needs a unified creative direction, and the support of numerous skilled people in many different disciplines. In the interest of learning more about other disciplines that run parallel to audio in media, we're teaming up with … [Read more...]
“His screaming as a woman with a high pitched voice really helped that scene.” An interview with Mike Wilhoit
Mike Wilhoit is currently a Supervising Sound Editor for Technicolor and has perviously worked for Soundelux, Universal and Goldwyn Studios. Designing Sound spoke to him about his career with a focus on his work in comedic feature films. Designing Sound: How did you find your way into sound for film and television? Mike Wilhoit: I started at Goldwyn Studios in 1974. I … [Read more...]