Everything have a start point. Here is the first part of a series of essential resources, sites, tutorials, and tools related with this funny thing called sound design. I begin with 30 websites for learning sound design for games, film and interactive media. General purpose KVR Audio - The Internet's number one news and information resource for open standard audio plug-ins. … [Read more...]
Video: The Soundmen
Couldn't resist posting this 1950 documentary short TCM has been airing. Simply called "The Soundmen" it documents the trip sound took from production to print back in the day. I love that last quote from the dapper looking production mixer. "The talking motion picture of today has brought to the screen new heights of expression, and we the sound men will continue to perfect … [Read more...]
Video Interview: The Soloist
I finally found out who was behind all those great video interviews that Skywalker Sound and Mix magazine posted over the past year, Michael Coleman. Below is his newest addition, a profile of sound supervisor Chris Scarabosio's work on Joe Wright's new film, "The Soloist". You can watch any of Coleman Film's other sound centric videos HERE. … [Read more...]
“Transformers” Sound Off
Wow, I feel like Daniel Plainview in "There Will Be Blood": "I've abandoned my child! I've abandoned my child!" Sorry for the long gap in posts. The current gig has ruined any free time I had to do this thing, but we're almost into final mix so things here will get back on track. So I promised some coverage on last week's "Transformers" event. There is some great stuff already … [Read more...]
Let’s All Go to The Lobby
David Lynch explains what he loves about the iPhone. Thanks Tim! … [Read more...]
“3:10 To Yuma” Score Video
Lionsgate Films has posted a great little video with composer Marco Beltrami about his work on "3:10 to Yuma". CLICK HERE for a version of better quality. … [Read more...]
“Here comes the Night” Video Interview
Mix Magazine has posted another little video interview with Re-Recording Mixer Gary Rizzo about his work on "Here Comes the Night", HERE. … [Read more...]