In a new entry of their continuing series of film sound profiles, the fine people of SoundWorks Collection feature a discussion with Tomorrowland's sound designer, Kyrsten Mate, and re-recording mixer, Gary Rydstrom about their work on the recently-released movie. You can hear their discussion here. … [Read more...]
An Underwater Recording Adventure at Boom Box Post
In a recent blog post over at Boom Box Post, company co-owner Kate Finan discusses here recent experiments -- and successes -- in using contact microphones for underwater recording. It's a great examination of some of the alternatives available for the (sometimes expensive) commercially available hydrophones on the market. … [Read more...]
Izotope Iris 2 Giveaway at The Pro Audio Files
Looking for a new sound design tool? Short on cash? If so, you may be in luck. The Pro Audio Files is giving away three copies of Iris 2! But better act fast on this one. Entries must be in by 5/22. Head here to enter! … [Read more...]
Aotg.com: Audio Levels and Metering Pt. 1
As part of our continuing goal of promoting greater cross-discipline learning with media editing site Art of the Guillotine (Aotg.com), we'd like to bring your attention to their recent article Audio Levels and Metering: Pt. 1. While the article is largely focused at educating editors on good level and metering practices in non-linear editors, there's some valuable information … [Read more...]
A Sound Effect launches new podcast
Following on the success of their independent SFX marketplace and high-quailty blog, A Sound Effect has announced the start of a new SFX-centric podcast. In the podcast, A Sound Effect's Asbjoern Andersen and Christian Hagelskjær of Hzandbits will be looking at new independent sound libraries, gathering sound design news, and interviewing some of the major players in the … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: The Sound of The Idealist
In a recent video, SoundWorks Collection speaks to Sound Designer (and Designing Sound Contributing Editor) Peter Albrechtsen and Sound Rerecording Mixer Lars Ginzel about their work on the Danish film "The Idealist". In the video, they discuss their uniquely sonic approach to the film, which concerns a journalist who exposes the biggest political scandal in Danish history. … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: The Sounds of Age of Ultron
In a new sound profile video (and on a new website!) SoundWorks Collection speaks with Supervising Sound Editor and Sound Designer Christopher Boyes of Skywalker Sound about his work on Avengers: Age of Ultron. Check out SoundWorks's new look, and this fantastic video, here. … [Read more...]