Every sound designer has to make new whooshes in record time. Whenever I’m stuck in that position I've always tried to come up with some quick automated ways. A long time ago I made a template that allows me to quickly make new whooshes, and on top of it it’s incredibly fun to “operate” since you get to actually orchestra the whooshes in realtime. I’m still using this template … [Read more...]
How to Judge the Best Sound Editing Oscar
As the Academy Awards approach, Skip Lievsay expalins at Slate V what goes into great sound editing. Via: FilmSound Daily … [Read more...]
The Sound of "BioShock 2"
Check this nice video featuring Audio Lead Michael Kamper talking about the sound of BioShock 2, one he best games I've played this year. I recommend to watch the rest of "Art of the Game" parts. Really cool stuff there! Soon I'll be posting more info about the sound design of BioShock 2. Stay tuned! BioShock 2 Website Via: Machinima … [Read more...]
Games Meet Films: What the Two Industries Can Learn From Each Other
Here is an interesting video from an event called "Games Meet Films" with a panel discussion and Q&A at Pienwood Studios on 16th February and hosted by Dennis Weinreich (MD of Film and TV Post Production at Pinewood Studios Group). They talk about the audio production process on games and films and discuss what the two industries can learn from each other and what are the … [Read more...]
Backstage Interviews with the Winners of the MPSE Golden Reel Awards 2010
SoundWorks Collection has published more than 15 videos featuring backstage interviews and recipient videos with the winners of the MPSE Golden Reel Awards 2010. Check some of them: … [Read more...]
Charles Deenen Special: Quick Sound Design with Soundminer and Plugins
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgamcXElbzs[/youtube] Charles Deenen has created this exclusive video for Designing Sound showing one way to fast sound effects designing with Soundminer and plugins. The software used is Soundminer 4.2 and Pro Tools 8. Plugins are Waves, McDSP, SoundToys and other stuff. Enjoy! How do you design sounds in a fast way? Your stories are … [Read more...]
Avatar Sound Panel with Director James Cameron, Producer Jon Landau and the "Avatar" Sound Team
SoundWorks Collection has a new surprise! More than 47 minutes of video featuring Director James Cameron, Producer Jon Landau and the "Avatar" Sound Team (Supervising Sound Editor / Sound Designer / Sound Re-Recording Mixer Christopher Boyes, Sound Re-Recording Mixer Gary Summers, Sound Re-Recording Mixer Andy Nelson) on the Avatar Sound Panel conducted at the Fox Studios, … [Read more...]