[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/32188511[/vimeo] On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage The … [Read more...]
The Horse Sounds of "Secretariat"
Supervising sound editors Kevin O'Connell and Kami Asgar talked to Variety about the sounds for Disney's Secretariat. Disney's "Secretariat," set for Oct. 8 release, makes striking use of sound to bring the audience into the experience of horse racing. In the racing scenes -- which deftly balance music and sound effects -- the sound helps viewers who've never sat in a saddle … [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...]
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...]
More “Transformers”
One person I wish I could have, and should have interviewed is FX mixer Greg Russell. Luckily, this month's issue of Mix magazine has a great interview with him and fellow mixer Kevin O'Connell. Greg and Kevin have been partners of the fader since the late 80's and a fixture in Sony's Cary Grant theater for some time now. Check out the interview HERE. … [Read more...]
“Transformers” (Pt.2) – Exclusive Interview with Re-Recording Mixer Kevin O’Connell
Thanks to Re-recording mixer Kevin O'Connell for taking time out to do this brief Q and A! Designing Sound: With this the second huge film you guys mixed this year(the first being Spiderman 3), how much adaptation is needed working with different directors and sound crews? Kevin O'Connell: We had been in communication with Supervising sound editors Ethan Van Der Ryn and … [Read more...]