[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIhT3dk6jx8[/youtube] Blastwave FX has announced the release of Sonopedia 2.0, a new version of this huge library, loaded with more than 30.000 sounds, including both designed sounds and also a lot of source/production elements for your sound design. SONOPEDIA 2.0 is a 300 GB sound effects encyclopedia that comes pre-installed on a … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: Reader Questions
Here are the answers to the questions that several readers made to Ric Viers during this month. Designing Sound Reader: Hey Ric, i have to say I really admire what you do, not only for the quality of your work but also for the fact that you show a lot of what you do through videos which really helps to find inspiration. Speaking of inspiration, my question is : You seem to … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: Creating Sonopedia 2.0!
[Written by Ric Viers for Designing Sound] The problem I’ve always had with sound effects libraries is the “stock” sound effects idea. I’m a big fan of creating your own sound effects. The catch is my primary gig is developing sound effects libraries. Enter my dilemma… Sound effects libraries are necessary. You won’t have the time or budget to gather every sound you need … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: Exclusive Interview
I bet many of you have seen Ric Viers featured in this blog several times. But do you know how he get started? What are thier influences? Philosophy?Here's an interview I had with him, where we discussed all those things and more! Designing Sound: How did you get started and how has been the evolution of your career? Ric Viers: That’s a funny story. I started off as a … [Read more...]
March’s Featured Sound Designer: Ric Viers
If you are a regular reader of Designing Sound, you probable know about Ric Viers, great person and a true multi-disciplinary of sound (and probably one of the funniest ever). Ric will be sharing a lot of cool stuff this month, so stay tuned! Bio Ric Viers has worked in the film and television industry for over thirteen years. His location sound credits include nearly every … [Read more...]
"Secrets for Great Film Sound", New 6-Week Webinar Series By David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers
After the succes of the Sound Design for Pros Webinars, David Sonnenschein is announcing a new webinar series, this time with Ric Viers, author of the Sound FX Bible and CEO of Blastwave FX. Whether you are starting out or have several years under your belt, this is the opportunity for you to get professional with your film audio know-how (and know-why). This 6-week webinar … [Read more...]
Blastwave FX Announces the Winners of its Last Sound Design Competition
This is the video submitted by Martin Schütze, winner of the recent sound design competition created by Blastwave FX and Avid. Martin will get the full package prize, which includes a full version of Avid Media Composer, an Mbox with Pro Tools LE, Blastwave FX Sonopedia Library The Sound Effects Bible and DV Toolkit 2 for Pro Tools LE. Judge's Comments: What I enjoy so much … [Read more...]