Let's get started with the Chuck Russom Special! Today I have for you an interesting interview I had with him, talking about general aspects of his career, his tools, thoughts on the industry, and more. Designing Sound: To start please tell us how you get started with sound and the evolution of your career.. Chuck Russom: Growing up as a musician, I went into college knowing … [Read more...]
"The Hurt Locker" – Exclusive Interview with Supervising Sound Editor/Re-recording Mixer Paul Ottosson
Some days ago, I asked to Paul Ottoson for an interview on the sound of "The Hurt Locker". That was days before the Oscars night, so he becomes very busy, but he made an effort and sent me the answers to all the questions I did. Many thanks, Paul! Designing Sound: Tell us... How did you get involved with "The Hurt Locker"? Paul Ottosson: I got a call from one of the producers … [Read more...]
"Alice in Wonderland" – Exclusive Interview with Re-recording Mixer Tom Johnson
Re-recording mixer Tom Johnson answered some questions about his work on "Alice in Wonderland". Tom mixed the film with frequent re-recording collaborator Michael Semanick on Sony's Kim Novak dub stage. Johnson will be jumping on Universal's animated feature "Despicable Me" next. DS: This is your third film working with director Tim Burton, how does he embrace the dubbing … [Read more...]
"Alice in Wonderland" – Exclusive Interview with Sound Designer/Supervisor Steve Boeddeker
Days ago I had the chance to interview Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor (and occasional Mixer and Composer) Steve Boeddeker, talking about his work as Sound Designer/Supervisor on Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. This interview is published at the same time of another at Filmsound Daily, there with Tom Johnson, Re-Recording Mixer of "Alice in Wonderland". Don't forget … [Read more...]
Erik Aadahl Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's get started with the Erik Aadahl Special. Here is a Designing Sound's exclusive interview with Erik talking about some aspects of his career, personal thoughts, his main tools, and more. Designing Sound: To start please give us an introduction about your career and how you get involved with sound design Erik Aadahl: As a kid, I played piano and started composing music … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with Michael Kamper, Audio Lead of BioShock 2
Here is a great talk I had with Michael Kamper, Audio Lead of BioShock 2. Let's read: Designing Sound: Hi Michael, first of all would be great to hear something about your career... How you get started with sound design? And how do you get involved with the video games industry? Michael Kamper: I was always fascinated by how movies were made and I would always watch the … [Read more...]
Charles Deenen Special: Exclusive Interview
Designing Sound: Hi Charles, first of all, would be great to have an introduction about your career. How did you start, how you grow up in the sound world, and so on… Charles Deenen: Thanks for the invite! We’ll have a fun month together with (hopefully) lots of usable info. I’ve been called an old fella by some young folks in the industry, so am getting up there in age. I … [Read more...]