This is the end of the Ben Burtt Special. In the Extras of the DVD of Wall-E there are an amazing documentary called "Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds From The Sound Up". You have to see it! Don't worry if you don't have the original DVD, I found that video on YouTube. The embed was disabled but you can see it through this links: Part 1 | Part 2. Finally, let's check … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Special: Star Wars – Episode II: Attack of the Clones
hgeunvst6b The last part of the Ben Burtt - Star Wars Special. This time with Episode II: Attack of The Clones. I have two interesting articles to share to you. First article is from Film Sound, a really interesting interview with Ben Burtt talking about the sound of Episode II: It sounds like an enormous undertaking. The thing about any 'Star Wars' film, especially the ones … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Special: Star Trek (2009)
Some of us were surprised when it was announced that Ben Burtt would be the Sound Designer for the new Star Trek film. Undoubtedly, the sound work was incredible (again). Casually, U.S.O reported yesterdey at Twitter that the issue #21 of Star Trek Magazine has an interview with Ben Burtt. Here is an excerpt: Sound Designer Ben Burtt talks about the elements of the original … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Special: The Making of Sound of Wall-E
In the first Wall-E post I publish a hudge information and interviews about Wall-E. This second post is dedicated to watch and learn about all the techniques and tools employed by Ben Burtt designing the sounds of Wall-E. Let's check this four videos of a 30 mins demonstration on how Ben Burtt brought Wall-E to life and he answered a ton of questions from all the visiting … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Special: Star Wars – Phantom Menace
The Star Wars Special continues with our featured sound designer Ben Burtt. Let's talk about the sound desgin of Episode I: Phantom Menace. Ben Burtt left Lucasfilm in 1990 to pursue other interests as a freelancer: writing, directing, editing. He went back to Sound Designer's chair again for the Star Wars Trilogy Special Edition. "I was the only one who could remember where … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt to Receive the Charles S. Swartz Award From the HPA
The Hollywood Post Alliance has announced that Ben Burtt will receive the organization’s Charles S. Swartz Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Post Production, recognizing his powerful artistic impact on the industry. The award will be bestowed on Mr. Burtt on November 12th during the Hollywood Post Alliance Awards gala at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. HPA … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Special: WALL-E – The Definitive Interview
"WALL•E" Sound for Film Profile with Ben Burtt from Michael Coleman on Vimeo. When nobody thought that Ben Burtt could return with his robots and laserguns, He strikes back (and even stronger) with WALL-E, an amazing animation film with the perfect dose of sound design that groups all the incredible knowledge, experience and talent of Ben Burtt in one place. Is well as I did … [Read more...]