Perhaps many of you have wondered sometime if there's any kind of online school for learning how to create audio for video games. Well, the wait is over and the first online game audio school will be launched in the next summer. It's called "The School of Video Game Audio". Here are the official details: The Facts The games industry is changing and expanding every month as a … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: Exclusive Interview
I bet many of you have seen Ric Viers featured in this blog several times. But do you know how he get started? What are thier influences? Philosophy?Here's an interview I had with him, where we discussed all those things and more! Designing Sound: How did you get started and how has been the evolution of your career? Ric Viers: That’s a funny story. I started off as a … [Read more...]
Stefan Strandberg on the Sound of “Battlefield 3″
Game Informer has published a great video interview with audio director Stefan Strandberg talking about the sound of Battlefield 3. Among several things, he explains the approach on the sound design in Battlefield 3, talks about the new challenges on this title and also shares some footage from a very unique recording session the audio team had. The award-winning team behind … [Read more...]
Introducing The Sound Effects Bible Starter Kit, Exclusively for Designing Sound Readers
During this month, our special guest Ric Viers has created an special promotion exclusively for Designing Sound readers, called The Sound Effects Bible Starter Kit, a package that includes three great products at an affordable price. Below are the details: … [Read more...]
March’s Featured Sound Designer: Ric Viers
If you are a regular reader of Designing Sound, you probable know about Ric Viers, great person and a true multi-disciplinary of sound (and probably one of the funniest ever). Ric will be sharing a lot of cool stuff this month, so stay tuned! Bio Ric Viers has worked in the film and television industry for over thirteen years. His location sound credits include nearly every … [Read more...]
McDSP User Profile: Harry Cohen
McDSP has published a new user profile, featuring sound designer Harry Cohen talking about his favorite McDSP plugins. In college, Cohen studied computer science. "Mostly, I spent time banging around with different bands as a keyboard player though. I suppose you could call familiarity with synths and samplers kind of an education for what I am doing now." He continues, "I … [Read more...]
“Secrets for Great Film Sound” Webinar Report #6 – The Final Mix
[During this month, I've been doing weekly reports about “Secrets for Great Film Sound“, a new webinar series hosted by David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers] The last week we finished the webinar series, discussing a lot of things regarding the final mix Ric started giving a lot of advices and overall overview of mixing. He talked about how to focus the audience with the mix and … [Read more...]