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Sunday Sound Thought #91: Music and Sound in the Digital Age

October 15, 2017 by Ashley Coull

Sunday Sound Thought #91: Music and Sound in the Digital Age

"As has come before; many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span…Please bare with us as we traverse the abstract canals of audio musings." -Designing Sound   With the … [Read more...]

Designing to Noir: An interview with Mike Forst and Kevin Dusablon

September 8, 2017 by Ashley Coull

Designing to Noir: An interview with Mike Forst and Kevin Dusablon

As the capabilities of technology expand, we are seeing a migration of the methods in which people consume their entertainment. The once standard form for our generation, linear multimedia, has exploded into a multitude of niche markets. From in-home chatbots or consumer grade robots to VR, AR, and MR, people are finding new ways to have fun. And for the content creators behind … [Read more...]

The Volunteer Labor Behind DesigningSound.org

September 4, 2017 by Richard Gould

The Volunteer Labor Behind DesigningSound.org

To those reading this in the U.S., Happy Labor Day! To those elsewhere, happy Monday. Coming from the UK where we have generic "bank holidays", I've still been getting to grasp with the many varied holidays celebrated here in the United States. Today is one such day, Labor Day. [perfectpullquote align="full" cite="United States Department of Labor" … [Read more...]

Sunday Sound Thought #81: Taking a Page from the Lessons of Screenwriters

July 17, 2017 by Ashley Coull

Sunday Sound Thought #81: Taking a Page from the Lessons of Screenwriters

A few days ago, I stumbled on a book by screenwriter Brian McDonald called, ‘Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories that Resonate.” Initially, I thought it would be a good read in the indirect sense that I could gain a better understanding of how story ideas are developed into films, TV shows, or novels. But then it sort of hit me: there are structures that create … [Read more...]

Bringing Stories to Life: An interview with Tom Myers about the sounds of the some of the newest and most beloved Walt Disney Parks attractions.

July 14, 2017 by Ashley Coull

Bringing Stories to Life: An interview with Tom Myers about the sounds of the some of the newest and most beloved Walt Disney Parks attractions.

There’s something incredible about a place that can transform your reality into the world of storybooks, films, and fantasy. And if you’ve ever been to any of the Disney theme parks, you know just how immersive this experience can be. But who is responsible for the creation and the innovation behind these worlds? They’re called Imagineers, and in their own words, ‘Walt Disney … [Read more...]

Into the Wild: A Postmortem on a Wildlife Recording Trip with Jason Wolford

June 20, 2017 by Ashley Coull

Into the Wild: A Postmortem on a Wildlife Recording Trip with Jason Wolford

Jason Wolford, Senior Audio Designer and recording enthusiast, recently participated in the Introduction to Wildlife Sound Recording program hosted by the Wildeye International School of Wildlife Film-making. This incredible opportunity takes individuals that are interested in the sound recording of wildlife and environments and transports them to a remote location where they … [Read more...]

Sunday Sound Thought #76 – Your First Rig

June 11, 2017 by Ashley Coull

Sunday Sound Thought #76 – Your First Rig

  As established audio professionals working in various industries, we generally have access to the resources we need. We have access to mic lockers, field recording kits, sounds libraries, etc. And with these resources comes the opportunity to learn more about sound recording and to improve our capabilities. And of course, the income we receive helps give us the … [Read more...]

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