We've finally been able to confirm a new date for our postponed Designing Sound Discussion Group to talk about the documentary, "Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood." As previously announced, we'll speaking with Director Mac Smith and Co-Producer John "JT" Torrijos. In a new development, Gary Rizzo, re-recording mixer on the film, will be joining us for the discussion … [Read more...]
Workflow and Creativity – A Journey Through Hot Sugar’s Cold World
[ed. This article was originally intended to as part of our focus on women in March, but was delayed for a few reasons, but a good article is still a good article...enjoy!] Guest Contribution by April Tucker Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment, share, and reach out about my recent contribution, “Women in Audio: Yes, We Exist!” I was floored by the response, and … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Discussion Group – Scouts Honor
UPDATE: We're going to have to reschedule the talk due to some last minute scheduling conflicts. Date still to be determined, but we'll keep you posted. We had originally intended to schedule this talk back in November; during our focus on documentaries. Circumstances conspired against us, but a good idea is a good idea. So I'm happy to get this on our schedule this now. … [Read more...]
The Field Recordist
A short film about a lifetime of field recording from Lawrence Barker. Best heard with headphones to appreciate the full stereo field. This film is a personal reflection of my own passion for audio field recording over the past 45 years. “Audio field recordings act as a powerful trigger, transporting me back to the original place they were captured………they are more … [Read more...]
Sound for the Documentary “Out of Nothing”
Guest Contribution by James Bretz The documentary Out of Nothing is my first feature, and the first feature for our entire P-51 Pictures team. It’s more than just a story about motorcycles. It’s a human story. It follows four men who follow their passions and dreams, and it tells one of many stories that are a part of a larger community of individuals and teams involved in … [Read more...]
Documentary Sound – A Discussion with James LeBrecht
Designing Sound: Would you mind giving our readers a little bit about your background and how long you’ve been working in audio post? James LeBrecht: I’m the owner of Berkeley Sound Artists, and we’re located in the Saul Zaentz Media Center in Berkeley. We’re kind of a small company. I think the term “boutique shop” would sound little bit pretentious, but we’re kind of the … [Read more...]
Constructing Reality for Nonfiction Film
Guest Contribution by Lawrence Everson The relationship that documentary cinema has with truth, realism and subjectivity has long been a lively debate. Likely since its origins as a medium (do a quick Google search about Nanook of the North's impact and also its staged shots, for example). Documentary sound design is an often overlooked aspect of the craft that inhabits a … [Read more...]