Cross-posting from my personal blog. Let's start off with a disclaimer. I am no expert in linguistics and semantics, nor would I consider myself truly conversant in the many critical models employed in film theory/criticism. Semiotics was something waved in front of my eyes a couple of times during undergrad (where I did not studio audio or film, by the way), then explored in … [Read more...]
Mixing for Web (Virtual Panel) Recording
Whether you knew about the "Mixing for Web" panel we hosted and missed it, or it escaped your notice...we've got you covered. A recording of the discussion is available for you viewing pleasure. A big thanks go out to Michael Coleman, Paul Andre Fonarev, Cheryl Ottenritter and Ian Palmer for taking time out of their weekend schedules to participate. You can access the … [Read more...]
Film Sound Discussion Group: Mixing for Web
We've got a new Film Sound Discussion Group lined up for you. I thought it was time we started having some in-depth discussions centered around the growing omnipresence of internet streaming as a distribution medium and how it impacts our jobs as audio professionals. This one is going to be set up as a virtual panel, and there are some great participants lined up. We've … [Read more...]
The Sound of Simon Killer
In early March, I took a trip back home to visit my family and some friends. My buddy, and featured sound designer here on the site, Coll Anderson happens to live pretty close to that area. He and director Antonio Campos were in the process of finishing up the mix for the upcoming release, Simon Killer. We got together to talk about the process and the concepts behind the sound … [Read more...]
Upcoming Webinar Series with David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers
Former Designing Sound "Featured Sound Designers" David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers are hosting another in their series of "Secrets for Great Film Sound" webinars. They've got some great deals on offer this time around. So, if you've missed out on the series in the past, this might be a good time to sign up. The four week course begins on April 3rd, and registration is $250 … [Read more...]
Ideas in Sound Design: Deprivation and Barriers – Part 2
Cross-posting from my personal blog. This article is the follow up to Part 1 of Ideas in Sound Design: Deprivation and Barriers. I've gathered a selection of media to discuss the ideas presented in the original article. I will focus on three films and one video game trailer: Saving Private Ryan, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Fight Club and Mass Effect 3's Take Earth … [Read more...]
Ideas in Sound Design: Deprivation and Barriers – Part 1
Cross-posting from personal blog. I've had two ideas take obsessive root in my brain recently. They're not new concepts, nor are they new to me. My first introduction to them was 8 years ago now, but I find myself pondering them with the regularity that my dog wants food. [Now? Now?! ...........Nooooow?] They're worth talking about in a public space, because I hope they'll … [Read more...]