FIDM Digital Arts has published a video interview of sound designer/composer Diego Stocco. "Do you have an idea in the first place? You're imagination is the most important plugin you have, 'cause without that you can't do anything. You can have the most expensive gear in the world...but if you don't know what you want to do, it's worthless." Watch, listen and be … [Read more...]
Frank Bry on Rain Recording, North Country Rain HD Library Available
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/27519835[/vimeo] The Recordist has released North Country Rain HD, a new sfx library loaded with rain sounds recorded by Frank Bry over the last 5 years. This new collection contains 38 24-bit/96khz incredible rain sound effects from North Idaho. Recorded on the ranch and other locations including farms, forests, concrete floors, pavement, fields of … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen Special: Exclusive Interview
We’re starting off this month’s special with an exclusive interview with our guest Tim Nielsen, discussing influences, creative methods, techniques, and much more. Hope you enjoy it. Designing Sound: How did you get started in sound design? What’s been the evolution of your career? Tim Nielsen: I have to blame my dear friend and brilliant sound person Addison Teague. … [Read more...]
Frank Morrone: Interview
Izotope has published a short interview with re-recording mixer Frank Morrone (Sleepy Hollow, Lost, When We Were Kings). While it is primarily about RX2, it does give some insight into his workflow (7 Pro Tools HD systems!) and preparation for the new J.J Abrams and FOX drama - "Alcatraz" . When I made plans for a lunch with Emmy Award-winning sound mixer Frank Morrone, I was … [Read more...]
Axel Rohrbach Special: Exclusive Interview
To get things started on this month's featured sound designer, here's an interview of Axel Rohrbach: Designing Sound: While we all know about BOOM Library, tell us about yourself. What got you interested in sound? Axel Rohrbach: I can not remember any day in my life without being involved in any way in audio. The reason is simple: my parents own a music-school. I started with … [Read more...]
Joseph Fraioli on the Sound Design of Google Chrome Speed Tests
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCgQDjiotG0[/youtube] Peter Kirn has published an interview with Joseph Fraioli, talking about his work for the awesome Google Chrome speed tests campaign. What does speed sound like? Sound designer and electronic musician Joseph Fraioli, aka jafbox, was charged with giving a campaign just that feeling. The spot, directed by Aaron Duffy … [Read more...]
Coll Anderson Special: Documentary Sound
It’s still June and the gifted Coll Anderson is still the sound designer of the month here at Designing Sound. Among many other things, Coll has done a long list of impressive documentaries and doing an interview focused on this part of his work was an obvious choice. Among many award winning documentaries, Coll has worked on Restrepo (2010), Catfish (2010) and the Academy … [Read more...]