Great interview on In Contention with Skip Lievsay (Re-recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor) talking about the sound supervision and mix of "True Grit". Continuing today with our week-long look at the below-the-line elements of the Coen brothers’ “True Grit,” we’re chatting with sound re-recording mixer Skip Lievsay. Along with Carter Burwell, Lievsay is one of only two … [Read more...]
Speaking the Language of Horror Film Sound, New Book
Time to get yourself a new book, huh? Look at this: "A fascinating behind the scenes look at the previously unexplored territory of horror film sound.. Through in-depth analysis of sound in the films of Dario Argento and discussions with leading practitioners, this book explores our inherent relationship with sound; examining how and why specific sounds are chosen and utilised … [Read more...]
Re-recording Mixers vs Sound Designers
Tim Prebble has published a must-read article about the relationship between sound designers and re-recording mixers, the importance of their roles, the creative challenges of each, etc. Very interesting and inspiring. Before anyone jumps to the wrong conclusion this isn’t some weird game show based on the relative merits of these roles in the creation of a film soundtrack, … [Read more...]
“TRON: Legacy” Sound Panel
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/18841497[/vimeo] SoundWorks Collection has published a new video, featuring 65 minutes of discussion with the team behind the sound and music of "TRON: Legacy". Explore the sound and music of “TRON LEGACY”, the long awaited sequel continuing the adventures through the world inside your computer The sound team behind the film will take you … [Read more...]
VARIETY: Music shapes sound effects
Variety has published a very cool article on how music shapes sound effects. There's a long history in film of finished musical scores being rushed to the final mixing stage and then being shoehorned in amid the dialog and effects in a sometimes contentious battle over sonic real estate. But in recent years, more directors have turned to composers earlier in the filmmaking … [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...]
Secrets for Great Film Sound, Complimentary Webinar by David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers
David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers are announcing a new complementary webinar (1 hour) on film sound. Here is the official information: Learn from the Experts how to Solve Audio Challenges and Boost Creativity in Sound Recording, Editing and Design Learn the essential tools and techniques from the best in the business! How do you talk to the producer to get the gig in the … [Read more...]