Designing Sound

Ideas in Sound Design: Semiotics and Language – Part 2

Shaun Farley — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:45:31 +0000

Cross-posting from my personal blog. In my last article, I talked about Semiotics and encouraged sound designers and editors to think of sound for picture as a language; or, at least, as a component of the language used by any given film. I’d rather not rehash the specific elements of Semiotics that were discussed. There […]

The Sound and Music of “Cars 2”

Miguel Isaza — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 07:26:36 +0000

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/25497102[/vimeo] The busiest man in Hollywood (North), John Lasseter returns to the Directors chair in Cars 2 as Lighting McQueen and tow truck Mater head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix. Helping to bring to life the sound and music of this international espionage adventure include Composer Michael Giacchino, Re-recording Mixer and […]

Emotion

Miguel Isaza — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:31:02 +0000

“The lesson is, don’t play the visual, play the emotion.” – Al Nelson

Video: "How to Train Your Dragon" M.P.S.E Sound Show, with Randy Thom, Al Nelson and Gary Rizzo

Miguel Isaza — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:02:54 +0000

[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/16554818[/vimeo] SoundWorks Collection has published a new fantastic video featuring Supervising Sound Mixer and Sound Designer Randy Thom, Sound Designer Al Nelson, Sound re-recording Mixer Gary Rizzo, Director Chris Sanders, and Film Editor Darren Holmes talking about the sound of “How to Train Your Dragon” in the M.P.S.E Sound Show at Skywalker Sound. The Sound […]

“TOY STORY 3″ – Exclusive Interview with Tom Myers, Michael Semanick, and Al Nelson

Jake Riehle — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:29:54 +0000

"How to Train Your Dragon" – Exclusive Interview with Randy Thom, Jonathan Null and Al Nelson

Miguel Isaza — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:20:59 +0000