Tor Johnson over at New Sound Lab has a fantastic new sound library out called NSL008 HARD DRIVES. I have played around with the sounds and they are superb. This is certainly a must-have and most-certainly something I wish I had on a recent project! The facts ma'am: This library features recordings of four hard disk drives (3.5 inch - 5400 & 7200 RPM). All essential hard … [Read more...]
The Pro Sound Effects Audio Olympic Competition
The good people over at Pro Sound Effects are hosting The Pro Sound Effects Audio Olympic Competition. It sounds pretty neat: If you're caught up in the thrill of the Summer Olympics, and itching to represent your sound designer flag, have we ever got news for you. Pro Sound Effects is hosting its own Olympics competition through next Friday, August 10th. To win the gold, you … [Read more...]
Sinister Resonance – Rob Bridgett
The field sepulchra blog has a fantastic post by Rob Bridgett about recorded silences. Blurb: Listening back to many of these recordings, it is clear they are still recordings of ‘something’, there is activity that just about be heard in nearly all of these recordings. What that barely perceptible activity is, I usually have no idea, and even though it could just be traffic, … [Read more...]
THE SOUND AND MUSIC OF THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
Visionary Director Christopher Nolan returns for the final chapter of the Batman saga. In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection video we profile the sound and music team including Composer Hans Zimmer and Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Richard King. Special thank to SoundWorks Collection for putting this together. … [Read more...]
Stephan Schutze – A Week Chasing Planes
A week chasing planes Preparation, planning and the practical reality of location recording By Stephan Schütze Photography by Stephan Schütze and Anna Irwin- Schütze The following article is an excerpt from my book on various aspects of audio production. The excerpt specifically deals with the planning and the reality of an extended location recording trip. The trip in … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom FX is Back!
Chuck Russom sent out an email this morning that I think quite a few people will be glad to see: Six months ago I shut down Chuck Russom FX and exited the sound library business. I truly belived I was done and the business would not return. Over time, I have heard from many of you. I have recieved countless messages of support and as time moved on and I've been contacted … [Read more...]
Working Hollywood: Gary Hecker makes noise for ‘Savages’
At age 16, Hecker first witnessed a session of foley — named after legendary Hollywood sound effects pioneer Jack Foley. After graduating from high school, Hecker dedicated himself to learning the craft during a six-month apprenticeship with his stepfather Bob Rutledge, who owned a sound editorial company. More than 30 years later, Hecker, 51, has collaborated with top … [Read more...]