SoundWorks Collection has just released a new great video of the team behing the sound of Watchmen. Motion Picture Sound Editors proudly presents a panel discussion and Q&A of the Warner Bros. Pictures/Paramount Pictures/Legendary Pictures feature Watchmen. Directed by Zack Snyder (300, Dawn of the Dead), this epic realization of the famed Watchmen graphic novel takes … [Read more...]
May's Featured Sound Designer: Jim Stout
A new month means a new featured sound designer on Designing Sound, and here it is: Jim Stout, who has prepared lots of great stuff including videos, tutorials and more! Bio Located in Austin, TX- the “Live Music Capital of the World,” Jim Stout is no stranger to the world of sound design, he’s been programming synth sounds since he was only thirteen years old. And, with a … [Read more...]
Sound Documentary of "Splinter Cell: Conviction"
Some days ago I published a video of an interview with the audio lead on "Splinter Cell: Conviction". Now check this interesting documentary included with the game. Via: Master of Sound … [Read more...]
Ric Viers on Blastwave FX BUGS!
Blaswave FX has recently released BUGS!, a new SFX library featuring 700 sound effects recorded from all kind of insects, forest ambiences, etc. In the video you can see Blastwave FX's CEO Ric Viers talking about the library and how it was recorded. Blastwave FX brings you Bugs!, a creepy crawling collection that will infest your productions! With Bugs!, you get 700 sound … [Read more...]
The Sound Design of "Splinter Cell: Conviction"
WatchMojo takes a trip to Ubisoft Montreal to explore the sound design of Splinter Cell: Conviction. They talk with Vincent Gagnon, Lead Audio Designer of the game. … [Read more...]
Walter Murch in "Three Fathers of Cinema"
Detailed analysis on the beginning of cinema. The possibilities of film-making as a languaje, exposed from the perspective of the great editor (and first to be referred as "Sound Designer"). Vía: U.S.O Project … [Read more...]
Recording Karts
Tim Prebble has published a detailed post on his blog, talking about a kart recording session he had recently. He talks about different techniques he used on the recording, equipment, funny stories and more. Exactly a week ago today, I had that nervous sense of anticipation when you have a major record session happening that day. And at times like that I remember the words of … [Read more...]