Soundminer has released an iLok version of Soundminer HD, which comes with new features, including unlimited databases and SmartDrag. Official specs below: HD Searching features include: supports advance mutli-field boolean search just like our noted v4 line. supports direct in field searching supports live linked searching supports locked search within and search … [Read more...]
The Sound of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/27902186[/vimeo] Acting as a foundation with an origin story for a new film series, Director Rupert Wyatt takes the audience on the science fiction summer hit, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The stunning visual effects produced by Weta Digital for the apes are complimented by the wide range of sounds recorded and edited for the film. Leading the sound … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: On the Art of Economy
[Written by Tim Nielsen] I want to write a series of relatively small 'thought for the day' type articles on a variety of topics. In the first, I want to expand on something that came up in the introductory interview, when I said that my main advice to people entering into their careers should learn when to stop. One of the things that I love and admire, not only in sound, … [Read more...]
MPSE Golden Reel Awards Promo: The Importance of Film Sound
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FijiJTAKa1o[/youtube] Very nice video by MPSE, featuring some great comments on film sound, taken from previous editions of the Golden Reel Awards. Recipients: Michael Bay, Ben Burtt, George Lucas, Clint Eastwood, Bill Wistrom and Steven Spielberg. Vía sounddownunder … [Read more...]
New FMOD Tutorials Available
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhFPoxo-N_g[/youtube] Firelight Technologies has been uploading new tutorials created by sound designer Stephan Schutze. Topics include multri-track events, interactive music, platform settings, car recording and more. More videos at FMOD TV. Thanks to Wit for the link. … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: MS Recording
[Written by Tim Nielsen] I've been recording with MS since I started in this industry, about 12 years ago now. There are of course many other recording techniques available, and I own microphones suited to most of them. I tried to elaborate a tiny bit on some of the other stereo techniques in my previous article, and that's when I realized that MS really needed it's own … [Read more...]
Advantages of Nuendo for Sound Post-Production
Mix Online has published an article with sound editor Kelly Pieklo, who shares his thoughts about using Nuendo as his main workstation for sound post-production: Minneapolis-based post-production company Splice Here® (www.splice.tv) and Sound Editor Kelly Pieklo are enjoying some recent successes, thanks in large part to Steinberg’s Nuendo platform. Director Eric Howell’s … [Read more...]