Guest contribution by the fine folks at TONSTURM As the theme of this month is destruction we are really happy to be invited on Designing Sound to share our stories about the production and creation of our latest sound effect library: TONSTURM | Massive Explosions: … [Read more...]
DSDG: Scouts Honor – Documentary Sound
We're discussing sound for the documentary "Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood" with Director Mac Smith and Co-producer John "JT" Torrijos. The live stream will begin at 8PM (U.S. Eastern). If the stream is not available immediately on the hour, it's simply because we're waiting for someone to log in to the hangout. You can watch in the embedded video above, … [Read more...]
The Sound of the Rapture – Interview with Audio Designer Adam Hay
Following on from last month's interview with The Chinese Room's Director and Composer Jessica Curry I was lucky enough to grab some time to chat with the studio's Audio Designer Adam Hay. Designing Sound: Thanks for taking the time to speak to me Adam. So, looking back through your credit list the first games you worked on were at Traveller’s Tales? Adam Hay: That’s … [Read more...]
Designing Sound Discussion Group – “Scouts Honor”…Rain Date is a Go!
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...]
Creative Field Recording: Book Recommendation Round-Up
Looking for some good sound-centric reading this summer? Paul Virostek of Creative Field Recording has collected a number of must-read lists, reviews, and resources on some of the best books focused on creative recording and sound design in a recent blog post. Included in Paul's list are some of Designing Sound's own recommendations, found here and here, but be sure to check … [Read more...]
Cities and Memory: Oblique Strategies
Cities and Memory: Oblique Strategies, a recent collaboration between sound artists, musicians, and field recordists from across the world, was released earlier today. The project brought these sound artists together to create new musical remixes of field recordings from around the world, using Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's Oblique Strategies cards as guideposts for their … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: Lionel Train Recording
In a new entry in their podcast series, SoundWorks Collection speaks to Michael Raphael of Rabbit Ears Audio and Rudy Trubitt, Director of Audio for Lionel Trains. They discuss Rudy and Michaels experiences in sourcing new steam whistles for Lionel's new products, exploring the challenges presented in recording the high-SPL steam whistles and the recording techniques they used, … [Read more...]