A short film about a lifetime of field recording from Lawrence Barker. Best heard with headphones to appreciate the full stereo field. This film is a personal reflection of my own passion for audio field recording over the past 45 years. “Audio field recordings act as a powerful trigger, transporting me back to the original place they were captured………they are more … [Read more...]
Soundsnap gets a makeover
Online sound effects library Soundsnap has unveiled a brand new website. Whilst the main objective was to refresh a website design that had undergone only hairline changes since launching in 2007, the cosmetic overhaul also boasts a new user interface for searching and downloading sounds. Some of the improvements that users can benefit from include bigger and more detailed … [Read more...]
The Sound of Story: Workshop – 5 & 6 December 2014
A two-day sound event will take place in Brighton, England later this week, 5-6 December. Presented by Lighthouse and Creative Skillset, The Sound of Story will feature talks and workshops from from of the UK's top sound practitioners including Ray Beckett and Stuart McCowan, plus many others. For more information and to buy tickets, go to: … [Read more...]
It’s All in Your Head…
Have you ever stopped to consider the fact that all of the sounds we hear in our life are actually the result of post-processing in our brains? That what you hear might not actually be what the person next to you hears? The combination and coordination of organs that goes into the interpretation of fluctuations in atmospheric pressure is truly a marvel. We've given ourselves a … [Read more...]
A Sound Effect Launch Shop
A Sound Effect have launched an online store with the ability to buy from several sound creators in one go – and it’s all covered by one single license agreement. In short, getting sounds from the independent sound community has never been easier. And, there's a Sale ! … [Read more...]
Black Friday / Cyber Monday Audio Sales
There are plenty of Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales for audio types, here's a roundup via KVR: Black Friday Sales ! And some here are some Sound Effect Library sales : Boom Library Foley Collection Impact Soundworks Soundbits are offering a 50% discount on all titles using the code: blackfriday50. Twisted Tools, makers of S-Layer, are have a 30% off … [Read more...]
Video Interview with Ryan Billia
The folks over at Pro Sound Effects have put together a video interview with Ryan Billia of Rumble Audio. This is the first in what will be a series of "Sound Design Spotlight" videos on the Pro Sound Effects blog. Keep an eye on their feed for future videos. … [Read more...]