Sound design is fun, and sometimes...on the good days...it can get messy. Really messy. There aren't a lot of jobs where you get the opportunity to engage in acts of constructive destruction (can we even really say that's a thing?), but sound design is one of those where, occasionally, the practitioner gets to loosen the leash on the reptilian side of the brain a little and … [Read more...]
A Sound Effect: The Key to Outstanding Animation Sound Design
In a recent post on the blog over at A Sound Effect, Asbjoern Andersen interviews long-time animation sound pro Jeff Shiffman of Boom Box Post. They discuss Jeff's workflow and approach to sound design, as well as the specific challenges and successes he had working on numerous animated shows. Take a look at the interview here. … [Read more...]
SFX Independence – April 2015
Let us know about recent independent sfx library releases by using the SFX Independence Submission Form. Matter Mayhem SoundMorph https://soundcloud.com/soundmorph/matter-mayhem-sound-pack-preview Announcing one of their largest libraries ever, Matter Mayhem from SoundMorph is all about debris and destruction. Created in collaboration with Frederic Devanlay … [Read more...]
Creative Field Recording: “Visual Microphones” Create Missing Audio
In his newest blog post, Paul Virostek of Creative Field Recording examines an interesting question: If we're able to recolorize black and white films, can we do the same with audio? The article discusses unique techniques and tools like visual microphones, which transcend regular audio restoration and offer the possibility of creating audio that would have been present in the … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Games Music Connect
Registration details have been announced for the third annual Games Music Connect, which will take place on Tuesday 14 September, at the Purcell Rooms in London. 2014's edition featured composer Olivier Deriviere (Assassin's Creed IV: Cry Freedom) and Audiokinetic's Simon Ashby, among many others. Whilst speakers have not yet been announced, this year's event looks set to focus … [Read more...]
Modern Editing Style on Aotg.com
We here at Designing Sound know that any creative endeavor is about more than just the audio. In order for any piece of media to be successful, it needs a unified creative direction, and the support of numerous skilled people in many different disciplines. In the interest of learning more about other disciplines that run parallel to audio in media, we're teaming up with … [Read more...]
Game Audio Network Guild IESD Best Mix 2014 Podcast
Recently, the members of the Gang Audio Network Guild Interactive Entertainment Sound Developers (IESD) Branch sat down to record a one-time podcast to discuss the GANG Award for Best Mix. In the podcast, they discuss the judging process, the nominated games and their strengths, and the close competition for the award. The podcast features Kenneth Young, Rob Bridgett, Damian … [Read more...]