Some days ago, my friend Chuck Russom sent me an amazing library for beta testing and for doing a demo/review in the same day of the release, which is today. So here we go! The Library The library is called Dogs, and includes 158 sounds at 192kHz/24-Bit, recorded from 14 different trained dogs. The sounds are really great, include all kind performances and have a pretty good … [Read more...]
The Music and Sound of "Front Mission Evolved"
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkAm5nGkKls[/youtube] Double Helix has created this cool development diary on the music and sound of Front Mission Evolved. Featured in the video are composer Garry Schyman and audio director JP Walton. We're preparing a cool article about the sound of this great game. Expect it here soon. Via: The Sonic Spread | Video: Machinima … [Read more...]
Ren Klyce and Michael Semanick on "The Social Network"
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/15382753[/vimeo] New great video from SoundWorks Collection, featuring Ren Klyce and Michael Semanick talking about the sound of "The Social Network". In The Social Network, Director David Fincher and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin explore the moment at which Facebook, the most revolutionary social phenomena of the new century was invented – through the … [Read more...]
David Farmer Special: Video Tutorials on Elastic Audio and Surround Panning Automation
David Farmer has created two amazing video tutorials for his Designing Sound Special. Take a look: Using Glide to Automate Surround Panning in Pro Tools [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R9nwI4o4To[/youtube] Elastic Audio in Pro Tools - Basics for Sound Design [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NOP-D4RnTU[/youtube] … [Read more...]
David Farmer Special: Field Recording Videos
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHI0-oA9UKg[/youtube] David Farmer has published more than 20 videos taken from his field recording sessions. You'll find a very good dose of inspiration. From worldizing, to ambience recording, fails, accidents and more. It's great! Feel free to go to David Farmer's YouTube Channel and have fun! … [Read more...]
Having Fun with Ultimate SFX Libraries by The Recordist [Review & Video]
As you have seen, I love to support independent libraries. Why? Simply because the guys behind those projects are good friends making amazing stuff, putting their soul and heart on each release. Now the turn is for The Recordist, a sound effects company founded by sound designer/recordist Frank Bry. There, he releases all kind of sound effects in downloadable packages, … [Read more...]
Wired Magazine: Ben Burtt Talks "The Sounds of Star Wars" Book
Wired has published an exclusive video featuring Ben Burtt, Randy Thom and the guys behind the sound of "Star Wars: Clone Wars" (Matthew Wood and David Acord) talking about the recently announced "The Sounds of Star Wars" book from J.W Rinzler and the legacy of the Star Wars sounds. There are also several video footage of the original recording sessions that Ben and Randy had … [Read more...]