Ann Kroeber is this month’s featured sound designer here at Designing Sound and this opening interview introduces several different aspects of Ann’s impressive and wide-ranging talents. On a personal note, I’ve collaborated and met up with Ann a few times during the last couple of years and her energy and enthusiasm is always infectious and inspiring. Hopefully, this shows … [Read more...]
Paul Davies Special: Sound Design of Hunger – Exclusive Interview
It’s still Paul Davies’ month here at Designing Sound and now is the time to dig into one of Paul’s most celebrated works: Hunger. This 2008 film tells the story of the fierce battle between the Irish Republican Army and the British state, which in 1981 led to a hunger strike in which 10 IRA prisoners died. A haunting, intense drama that has received worldwide acclaim – it … [Read more...]
Paul Davies Special: Exclusive Interview
We’re starting off September’s special with an exclusive interview with our guest Paul Davies, discussing inspirations, creative methods, techniques, and how an inappropriate sound can sometimes come in handy. Designing Sound: How did you get started in sound design? What’s been the evolution of your career? Paul Davies: My early interest was in electronic and experimental … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen’s Answers to Reader Questions
Here are the answers to the questions you did to Tim Nielsen during the last month. And if you liked his special, I have some great news to share: Tim will keep contributing to Designing Sound as part of our editorial team! stay tuned. DSR: In light of this Q&A, I have finally seen “The Prince of Persia” today with my wife and daughters – it’s so much more intense to watch … [Read more...]
Using Logic for Post-Production Sound
[Article by Ian Palmer] Dreambase is the result of Alex and Mark’s (two ex-Dolby employees) desire to setup their own post-production sound facility and work in the more creative side of the film industry. Dreambase is located in the former GWR radio studios with two edit rooms and a VO Booth/ Foley Room between the two rooms. I visited there last year simply to say hello and … [Read more...]
The Sound of ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
Mix Magazine has published a detailed article on the sound of Jon Favreau's recent film, 'Cowboys & Aliens'. It features interviews with Favreau's long time re-recording mixer/sound designer Chris Boyes, supervising sound editor Frank Eulner, sound designer David Farmer, composer Harry Gregson-Williams, music editor Meri Gavin and score engineer/mixer Malcolm Luker. I was … [Read more...]
Interview with Diego Stocco
FIDM Digital Arts has published a video interview of sound designer/composer Diego Stocco. "Do you have an idea in the first place? You're imagination is the most important plugin you have, 'cause without that you can't do anything. You can have the most expensive gear in the world...but if you don't know what you want to do, it's worthless." Watch, listen and be … [Read more...]