[Written by Axel Rohrbach] Here is a teaser video showing some of the things we recorded: [vimeo]http://www.vimeo.com/23965688[/vimeo] But this is only a very small part. Creating the "Cinematic Trailers" was one of the biggest challenges for us so far. The goal was to provide a designed collection with sounds having both, the quality you expect when you are in a cinema … [Read more...]
“Brooks, Streams, Waterfalls”, New Library of Rabbit Ears Audio
Michael Raphael has announced REA_007 Brooks, Streams, Waterfalls, which will be available on August 2. Here's a sneak peak of what's coming: [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/27013522[/vimeo] Rabbit Ears Audio … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom FX Releases Beeps
Chuck Russom has released a new sfx library called Beeps. It's available at $25, but you can use a discount code ($5 off) created for Designing Sound readers. Code is BEEPDS. This sound library is a collection of beeps, blips, and buzzers. Designed to provide source for user interface sounds, sci fi projects, hi tech computers/machines, and anywhere that a good set of beeps … [Read more...]
The Sound of Soviet Science Fiction
As always, fantastic article by Sound and Music. Robert Barry explores the soundtracks of Eduard Artemiev, best known for his work with Andrei Tarkovsky, whose films are among the many celebrated at BFI’s Kosmos season of Soviet SF films. The Sound of Soviet Science Fiction … [Read more...]
KISS2011: 15-18 September 2011 in Porto, Portugal
Inspired by Portugal's proud history of navigators who set out to explore beyond the known and visible horizon, the theme of the third annual Kyma International Sound Symposium (KISS2011) is "Exploring Sound Space" (Explorando o espaço do som). Set in the nautically-inspired Casa Da Musica, architect Rem Koolhaas' dramatic new music venue in Porto Portugal, the symposium will … [Read more...]
Coming Soon at Tonsturm
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/26767728[/vimeo] New pack available soon. What will be the mystery about? Tonsturm … [Read more...]
Collaborative Challenges in Games
New article by Rob Bridgett on Gamasutra: In this feature, experienced audio director Rob Bridgett (Prototype) explains how the expanded possibilities brought by modern technology have lead sound directors to have to make careful collaborative choices to support a game's vision. Sound Friction: Collaborative Challenges in Games … [Read more...]