[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY9D6-rpchY[/youtube] Dolby has published a series of video interviews on his YouTube channel, featuring interesting talks with Gary Rydstrom, Tom Myers, Jeff Haboush, Erik Aadahl. I've published the videos on Designing Sound TV: Sound Designer and Mixer Gary Rydstrom Talks About Cinema Sound Sound Mixer Jeff Haboush Talks About … [Read more...]
Sound Collectors Club – New Membership System and April’s Theme Announced
Michael Maroussas has announced new changes in the Sound Collectors Club, along with this month's theme: echo space. We can now keep our collections of sounds online permanently so that they can continue to grow indefinitely, so I hope you’ll agree with me that it was well worth the wait. Please have a thorough read through of the amended How to Upload your Sounds to the … [Read more...]
Rabbit Ears Audio Releases Military Vehicles SFX Library (Q&A Included)
Rabbit Ears Audio has released its fifth library, called Military Vehicles, a huge collection of seven sfx packs, featuring recordings of the following military vehicles: M5A1 Stuart Tank: In service WWII and Korean War. Engine: 2x Cadillac Flathead V8. M60A3 Combat Tank: In service 1961–1997. Engine: Continental V-12 M41A2 Walker Bulldog Tank: In service 1951-1970s. … [Read more...]
50% Discount on TONSTURM Breaking Glass SFX Library
TONSTURM has announced the No April Fool´s Offer, a great opportunity to get over 500 glass break recordings at just 25€ (during one week only and starting today). Just for one week we sell our Breaking Glass SFX Pack with a 50% discount! This is no April Fool! Go and grab this huge and inspiring soundpack containing 100 sound files with over 500 different glass sound … [Read more...]
Waves Sound Design Competition: Finalists and Winner
Waves has published the results of the sound design competition where Designing Sound collaborated. The winner is Toby Hulse, who did a fantastic job on the video. Take a look: [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/20419400[/vimeo] Congratulations, Toby!!! You can read a detailed description of Toby's process and use of the plugins/sounds here. Judges' comments about the video: Charles … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: Reader Questions
Here are the answers to the questions that several readers made to Ric Viers during this month. Designing Sound Reader: Hey Ric, i have to say I really admire what you do, not only for the quality of your work but also for the fact that you show a lot of what you do through videos which really helps to find inspiration. Speaking of inspiration, my question is : You seem to … [Read more...]
Ric’s Tips and Tricks: Zoom Recorder Wind Protection
[Ric Viers has prepared a series of quick videos, where he will be sharing some useful tips and tricks for anyone who records sound effects in the field. All the videos were produced directly from the Detroit Chop Shop and will be published exclusively on Designing Sound TV during this month] Today, Ric shares his tips on using a portable recorder, and the importance of … [Read more...]