I'm always amazed at how much R&D goes into visual effects (VFX). Teams can be on for years developing new technology for a single film. It's easy for we sound folks to feel a bit left out here. No production ever puts out the money or the interest in developing new sound technology for their film. We get hired in much smaller numbers, and are on for shorter periods of … [Read more...]
David Farmer Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's start with this month's special, starting with an interview with our guest David Farmer. David and I discuss general aspects of his career, his thoughts, techniques, and more! Hope you enjoy it as I much as I did. Designing Sound: How did you get started in sound and how has it evolved into a career? David Farmer: I'm not ashamed to tell you that I started as a copycat, … [Read more...]
Rob Nokes Special: Reader Questions
Wow, August just flew! Here is the final post of the Rob Nokes special, with the answers to the questions made by the readers during this month. Hope you enjoyed this month, and get ready for September! :D Designing Sound Reader: How well do you take care of your microphones? Do you leave them out in the studio overnight or do you put them away the minute the recording … [Read more...]
FIREWORKS, New Multi-Channel SFX Library of HISS and a ROAR [Includes Exclusive Stories]
Tim Prebble is announcing the release of Fireworks a new HISS and a ROAR library recorded by him and other three recordists. This library is also the first one offered with a multi-channel 192kHz version. The collection of over 180 fireworks includes large Multi-Shot Fireworks (Solar Flare, Red Mantis, Purple Perry, Holiday Fun, Night Rocket, E.T, Meteor, The Brick, Black … [Read more...]
Rob Nokes Special: Favorite Microphones and Recorders
The Deva-5 is the best type of recorder to use wherever possible, the recording quality and technical specifications are very good, however, when recording something that may be dangerous or difficult to get to it’s better to use a Zoom H4 handheld recorder. I also use a Korg MR-100 recorder. The Mics I like to work with are three Neumann 190i’s and two Neumann 191 is which I … [Read more...]
Rob Nokes Special: Exclusive Interview
Without further delay, let's start with the Rob Nokes special. Here is an interview I had with him, talking about the general aspects of his career, his techniques and tools, his company, and more. Designing Sound: First off, tell us how you started your career in sound and how you got to where you are today? Rob Nokes: My career started in 1987 in my hometown, Winnipeg, … [Read more...]
Charles Maynes Special: Gun Recording Thoughts for 2010
I hope you folks found some of my experiences entertaining, and more so helpful in your problem solving, so in the spirit of such fellowship I wanted to share some thoughts and experiences in my recording weapons and explosions for Films and Games. Chuck Russom, whom I consider a great sound designer, already spent some time discussing many of the logistical and creative … [Read more...]