George Spanos has created another fantastic article on Game Sound Design, talking about creativity, covering common problems and different ways to get inspiration and constantly improve your creative ideas. Inspiration is a very mercurial event. One cannot control the moments of inspiration that occur or when those moments will happen. Some believe that with more work comes … [Read more...]
Your Questions to Chuck Russom
Now, you have the opportunity to do your own questions Chuck Russom. Please read the exclusive interview first. Maybe you can find your answer there. … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Recording Kitchen Appliances
I love recording sounds. To me, nothing beats being able to start a project off with a fresh batch of sounds. I've recorded all sorts of unique and interesting sound sources; guns, explosions, exotic animals, car drops, electricity. The real fun comes in the everyday sounds. The sources that are all around you, but you just need to learn to listen for them. There is a wealth … [Read more...]
"The Pacific" – Interview with Tom Bellfort
Post Magazine has published an interview with Tom Bellfort, talking about the sound of "The Pacific", the 10-part miniseries of HBO. In mid-March, HBO began broadcasting its new 10-part miniseries, The Pacific. Executive produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Gary Goetzman, the series recreates the stories of three real-life Marines — Robert Laeckie, John Basilone and … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's get started with the Chuck Russom Special! Today I have for you an interesting interview I had with him, talking about general aspects of his career, his tools, thoughts on the industry, and more. Designing Sound: To start please tell us how you get started with sound and the evolution of your career.. Chuck Russom: Growing up as a musician, I went into college knowing … [Read more...]
It Begins…
Hello. I’m Miguel, welcome to the place where my sonic adventures come together! Some years ago I started to dedicate my life to the study of sound and also to help people to learn it. I’m the founder and admin of Designing Sound, a blog dedicated to the world of sound design. I started it as a diary where I can share all kind of sound design related stuff, but I always wanted … [Read more...]
CAS and SoundWorks Collection Present "Meet the Winners" Panels
Cinema Audio Society and SoundWorks Collection present the videos of "Meet the Winners" Panels, featuring a panel discussion on sound mixing, with the winners of the recent CAS Awards, including: CAS Career Achievement Recipient: Randy Thom, Director of Sound Design at Skywalker Sound Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Motion Pictures: “The Hurt Locker” … [Read more...]