Supervising sound editors Kevin O'Connell and Kami Asgar talked to Variety about the sounds for Disney's Secretariat. Disney's "Secretariat," set for Oct. 8 release, makes striking use of sound to bring the audience into the experience of horse racing. In the racing scenes -- which deftly balance music and sound effects -- the sound helps viewers who've never sat in a saddle … [Read more...]
David Farmer Special: Game Changer Gear
I'm always amazed at how much R&D goes into visual effects (VFX). Teams can be on for years developing new technology for a single film. It's easy for we sound folks to feel a bit left out here. No production ever puts out the money or the interest in developing new sound technology for their film. We get hired in much smaller numbers, and are on for shorter periods of … [Read more...]
Your Questions to David Farmer
Now, you have the opportunity to do your own questions to David Farmer. Please read the exclusive interview first. Maybe you can find your answer there. … [Read more...]
David Farmer Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's start with this month's special, starting with an interview with our guest David Farmer. David and I discuss general aspects of his career, his thoughts, techniques, and more! Hope you enjoy it as I much as I did. Designing Sound: How did you get started in sound and how has it evolved into a career? David Farmer: I'm not ashamed to tell you that I started as a copycat, … [Read more...]
More About the Sound of "Scott Pilgrim vs The World
AudioMedia's September issue si now available too, featuring an article about the sound of "Scott Pilgrim vs The World". … [Read more...]
Mix Magazine – September: Beyond 5.1, Paul Massey's Studio and Sound of Reality TV
The September's Issue of Mix Magazine is now online, and includes features several articles on sound for film and television: Beyond 5.1 - From the megaplex to amusement parks, audio playback is taking audiences to new dimensions. We reveal the projects and trends leading the way to 7.1, and beyond. Designing Paul Massey's Mixing Studio Reality TV - Sound mixer and … [Read more...]
Boom Operation Masterclass
Colin Hart has published a very interesting and detailed article about the principles and techniques of boom operation. It's more focused on location sound, but it will be an amazing read for anyone who has to deal with booms, including sound designers and recordists. The Boom Operator: one of the most crucial parts of a sound team, if not the most crucial. Also, one of the … [Read more...]