This interview was originally conducted for inclusion in our “Fluidity” theme. Some minor delays and life circumstances kept it in the works, but on the back burner for awhile. After much anticipation, here it is... Eric Freeman is a Re-recording Mixer for Disney TV Animation. To date, he has received seven Daytime Emmy Awards and seven MPSE Golden Reel Awards. His credits … [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.
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...]
SAG-AFTRA Announces Interactive Strike On Video Game Companies
SAG-AFTRA, an US labor union representing approximately 160,000 members working in the media industry has announced a strike, starting Friday 21st of October, on some of the worlds biggest Video Game Companies, including Activision, Disney Character Voices, Electronic Arts & Take 2 Interactive. Despite years of concerted effort and negotiating sessions, video game employers … [Read more...]
News: The History of Animation Sound
It has been said that during times of national economic hardship, people look to entertainment for relief. Taking that with a grain of salt, Walt Disney couldn’t have revealed Mickey Mouse at a better time. Though on the verge of the Great Depression, and with the film industry making its swift yet awkward transition into synchronized sound, Walt Disney Studios … [Read more...]
inSPIRE, The Distance Music Experiment: Acoustic Explorations in Composition
Guest Contribution by Keith Lay A special thank you to Keith Lay for this contribution which explores acoustics from the unique perspective of a musical composition and performance. Keith is a composer, producer, and educator based in Central Florida. On October 20, 2012, musicians placed on rooftops, steeples, and lake boats in downtown Orlando, Florida performed “inSPIRE … [Read more...]
SWC: Walt Disney Imagineers
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/18945157[/vimeo] SoundWorks Collection has published a new video about the imagineers team of Walt Disney, including a visit through the amazing sound creations of sound effects artist Jimmy MacDonald. A must-watch for any of us. The vision and showmanship of Walt Disney has touched more corners of the world and hearts through his many films and theme … [Read more...]
More About the Sound of “TRON: Legacy”: Score and SFX Mix
Mix Online has published an article about the relationship between music and effects in "TRON: Legacy" and how was the approach to blend them together in the film. The hit film Tron: Legacy features a unique blend of electronic and symphonic score elements from the French techno duo Daft Punk (Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter) and futuristic sound effects. We … [Read more...]