More videos! Let's check these videos of The Lord Of The Rings, with director Peter Jackson, producer Barrie Osborne, co-producer Rick Porras, supervising sound editors Mike Hopkins and Ethan Van Der Ryn, sound designer David Farmer, ADR Recordist Chris Ward, and re-recording mixers Chris Boyes and Michael Semanick talking about the sound design of "The Lord Of The Rings: The … [Read more...]
Your questions to Andrew Lackey!
In the same way I did with the Rob Bridgett Special, you have the opportunity to ask your own questions to Andrew Lackey. There are several ways to do that: Leave a comment on this post Use the contact form Write to designing sound [at] gmail [dot] com … [Read more...]
Andrew Lackey Special: Exclusive Interview
Designing Sound: Let's get started, tell us how did you got involved with sound design? Andrew Lackey: Growing up I inherited old discarded audio equipment from my dad and grandpa’s dance band; The Don Roberts Quintet. As far back as 12 years old I wrote and recorded music with my friends. I went to college at Middle Tennessee State University where I learned how real music … [Read more...]
Rob Bridgett Special: Tips for Sound Designers, Plus Readers Interview
The Rob Bridgett Special has come to the end. We will have 10 tips for sound designers, by Rob Bridgett, plus answers to questions readers made to Rob. If your question has not been answered, you probably find that in the 10 tips or the general interview. 10 Tips for Game Sound Designers 1. In-house or Freelance? Perhaps one of the most fundamental things to decide is … [Read more...]
Rob Bridgett Special: Prototype [Exclusive Interview]
Here is the final interview with Rob Bridgett, about Prototype, talking about the sound of the cinematics, the mixing process, and more! Designing Sound: First of all tell us something about what was your contribution on Prototype and what do you did for the sound of the game? Rob Bridgett: In late 2007, the audio director for the project, Scott Morgan, asked if I could get … [Read more...]
The Sound of 2012
SoundWorks Collection strikes again with new film sound profile, this time for "2012" and a really nice talk with re-recording mixers Michael Keller and Jeff Haboush. In this video you can see how the sound team approached the sound design and mix for such scenes as the destruction of Los Angeles, the eruption of Yellowstone national park, and watch the Vatican crumble into … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with Dave Whitehead, Sound Designer of District 9
District 9 was one of my favourite films of this year, an amazing story, outstanding visual effects, and really great sound design, by Dave Whitehead, new zealand sound designer with more than 15 years in the Industry. I have a nice talk with Dave about the sound of the film, the sound effects, the alien's language and more, don't miss it! Designing Sound: First of all tell us … [Read more...]