In Contention has published an interview in the "Tech Support" section, featuring ‘Salt’ sound re-recording mixer Greg P. Russell and ‘Unstoppable’ supervising sound editor Mark P. Stoeckinger. When Oscar voters spoke up last Tuesday, two intriguing craft category nominations stuck out, both coming from the same branch: Mark P. Stoeckinger’s third bid to date for the sound … [Read more...]
The Sound of "SALT"
SoundWorks Colelction has released a new sound for film profile, this time on "SALT": Who is Salt? Uncover the sound behind “Salt” in this exclusive SoundWorks Collection Sound for Film Profile featuring Re-recording mixer Greg P. Russell, Re-recording mixer Jeff Haboush, and Re-recording mixer Scott Millan. … [Read more...]
Erik Aadahl Special: All About the Sound of "Transformers"
Transformers has been one of the most important titles for Erik Aadahl's career. As we are on his special, I take the opportunity to do a mashup of articles, interviews, and videos, trying to put all the info about Transformers and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen I found in the Internet, including also material from the rest of the crew on the mix, dialogue and foley. Also … [Read more...]
The Sound of "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen"
New and great profile at SoundWorks Collection, this time for "Tranformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" Director Michael Bay returns for a second serving of robot mayhem in “Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen”. Also returning for another call of duty with Bay include the talents of his sound team including Sound Re-Recording Mixer Greg Russell, Supervising Sound Editor Erik … [Read more...]
Transformers 2: Interview Round Up
I planned on interviewing some of the post sound crew from "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" but there are so many great interviews out there already about the great work they did, I might as well be a blogger in disguise and just link to them. AUDIO-MEDIA magazine: Interview with Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van Der Ryn, and Greg Russell. EDITORS-GUILD magazine PT.1: Q and A … [Read more...]
“Transformers” Sound Off
Wow, I feel like Daniel Plainview in "There Will Be Blood": "I've abandoned my child! I've abandoned my child!" Sorry for the long gap in posts. The current gig has ruined any free time I had to do this thing, but we're almost into final mix so things here will get back on track. So I promised some coverage on last week's "Transformers" event. There is some great stuff already … [Read more...]
Thursday Scatter Shots
The academy announcements this week set some publicity wheels in motion. The coverage will pick up in the next couple of weeks and though not too meaty, its cool to see and hear some recognition! Check back tomorrow for the MPSE nods! RED CARPET DISTRICT Nabs effects re-recording mixer Greg Russell for a little post nominations perspective. CNET.COM Skysound's horn … [Read more...]