Great article at MPSE with some of the main ideas about the sound of Star Trek exposed at Special MPSE Show, which we talked about earlier. The sound effects of J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek were a perfectly crafted mix of both original effects as well as sounds that remained true to the original series. The exciting, trial-and- error process of how that soundtrack was constructed … [Read more...]
The Sound of 2012
SoundWorks Collection strikes again with new film sound profile, this time for "2012" and a really nice talk with re-recording mixers Michael Keller and Jeff Haboush. In this video you can see how the sound team approached the sound design and mix for such scenes as the destruction of Los Angeles, the eruption of Yellowstone national park, and watch the Vatican crumble into … [Read more...]
Rob Bridgett Special: The Role of an Audio Director In Video Games
The audio director’s role in games is very similar to the role, defined by Walter Murch, of the ‘Sound Designer’ in film, whereas the role of ‘sound designer’ in games, has a very different implication. (Although to be honest, I still think the perception of a ‘sound designer’ in film, to a wider audience, is that of someone who creates cool sound effects, rather than someone … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt and The Sound Design of Indiana Jones
I just found two great videos while I was exploring my YouTube bookmarks and I thought it could be interesting for readers of the blog. Those are two videos featuring Ben Burtt tlaking about the sound design of Indiana Jones. And if you haven't seen yet, check another featured video about "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" that I published for the Ben Burtt … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with Dave Whitehead, Sound Designer of District 9
District 9 was one of my favourite films of this year, an amazing story, outstanding visual effects, and really great sound design, by Dave Whitehead, new zealand sound designer with more than 15 years in the Industry. I have a nice talk with Dave about the sound of the film, the sound effects, the alien's language and more, don't miss it! Designing Sound: First of all tell us … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Army of Two: The 40th Day"
Nice video about the sound of "Army of Two: The 40th Day" of EA Games Montreal. You can see composer Tyler Bates talking about the music and Lewis James talking about the sound design and the weapons sounds. Army of Two: The 40th Day Website … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Receiving the Charles S. Swartz Award at HPA Awards
SoundWorks Collection has just published a new video, featuring Ben Burtt at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, November 12th, receiving Charles S. Swartz Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Post Production, during the Hollywood Post Alliance Awards gala. Some time ago I told you about this, so here is the video, another great post by the recently lanuched … [Read more...]