"Each and every sound is nothing more than a collection of frequencies that change over time. You can use these frequencies like paint, combining them to make new colors." -Erik Aadahl … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Gun Recording Guide
Introduction Of all the things that I have done in my career, I get more questions about gun recording than anything else. Recording guns is an exciting experience and it takes a lot of planning and quite a bit of money to pull off correctly. Often I am asked why someone should consider recording guns for ªa project. Here are my feelings on gun recording: Libraries don’t … [Read more...]
Develop April's Issue: The Audio Mix of "Dead to Rights: Retribution"
The April's Issue of Develop Magazine (Digital Edition) is available for download now. The audio section is featuring an article with audio manager and composer Matt Black and lead sound designer Richard Blackley about the audio mix of "Dead to Rights: Retribution". Dead to Rights: Retribution is a Noir-ish ground-up reinvention of the classic franchise in which you experience … [Read more...]
Looking for Creativity in the World of Sound Design
George Spanos has created another fantastic article on Game Sound Design, talking about creativity, covering common problems and different ways to get inspiration and constantly improve your creative ideas. Inspiration is a very mercurial event. One cannot control the moments of inspiration that occur or when those moments will happen. Some believe that with more work comes … [Read more...]
Your Questions to Chuck Russom
Now, you have the opportunity to do your own questions Chuck Russom. Please read the exclusive interview first. Maybe you can find your answer there. … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Recording Kitchen Appliances
I love recording sounds. To me, nothing beats being able to start a project off with a fresh batch of sounds. I've recorded all sorts of unique and interesting sound sources; guns, explosions, exotic animals, car drops, electricity. The real fun comes in the everyday sounds. The sources that are all around you, but you just need to learn to listen for them. There is a wealth … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's get started with the Chuck Russom Special! Today I have for you an interesting interview I had with him, talking about general aspects of his career, his tools, thoughts on the industry, and more. Designing Sound: To start please tell us how you get started with sound and the evolution of your career.. Chuck Russom: Growing up as a musician, I went into college knowing … [Read more...]