Following on the success of their independent SFX marketplace and high-quailty blog, A Sound Effect has announced the start of a new SFX-centric podcast. In the podcast, A Sound Effect's Asbjoern Andersen and Christian Hagelskjær of Hzandbits will be looking at new independent sound libraries, gathering sound design news, and interviewing some of the major players in the … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: The Sound of The Idealist
In a recent video, SoundWorks Collection speaks to Sound Designer (and Designing Sound Contributing Editor) Peter Albrechtsen and Sound Rerecording Mixer Lars Ginzel about their work on the Danish film "The Idealist". In the video, they discuss their uniquely sonic approach to the film, which concerns a journalist who exposes the biggest political scandal in Danish history. … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: The Sounds of Age of Ultron
In a new sound profile video (and on a new website!) SoundWorks Collection speaks with Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Christopher Boyes of Skywalker Sound about his work on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Check out SoundWorks's new look, and this fantastic video, here. … [Read more...]
A Sound Effect: The Key to Outstanding Animation Sound Design
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...]
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...]