As the year continues, many of these posts will be philosophical in nature. Some will be in contradiction to previous postings. These are not intended as truths or assertions, they’re merely thoughts…ideas. Think of this as stream of consciousness over a wide span… I was touring the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose this past Friday. The tour ended in the dining room, … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: With The Lights Out, It’s Less Dangerous…
[Written by Ric Viers for Designing Sound] Recording sound effects on a stage is much like eating at a fine restaurant. You know the fancy kind with fresh baked bread and a different piece of silverware for each course. Recording sound effects in the field is more like hunting for food with a rock and then eating your kill in the middle of the woods raw with your bare hands. … [Read more...]
The Sound of “The King’s Speech”
The february issue of AudioMedia Magazine is available now and includes a very interesting article featuring the sound team of "The King's Speech". AudioMedia - February 2010 (Online, Free) … [Read more...]
Mix Magazine – September: Beyond 5.1, Paul Massey's Studio and Sound of Reality TV
The September's Issue of Mix Magazine is now online, and includes features several articles on sound for film and television: Beyond 5.1 - From the megaplex to amusement parks, audio playback is taking audiences to new dimensions. We reveal the projects and trends leading the way to 7.1, and beyond. Designing Paul Massey's Mixing Studio Reality TV - Sound mixer and … [Read more...]
10 Free Recording Classes by Ric Viers Available Online at RODE University
RODE University has been updated, now offering 10 free online classes on recording sound for film and TV, delivered by sound effects master Ric Viers. Now you don't need to own a Rode mic to sign up to the classes. It's free and open to everyone. These are the topics: Ep 01: Location Sound Recording (NTG-3) - This week Ric Viers, author of The Sound Effects Bible, … [Read more...]
Boom Operation Masterclass
Colin Hart has published a very interesting and detailed article about the principles and techniques of boom operation. It's more focused on location sound, but it will be an amazing read for anyone who has to deal with booms, including sound designers and recordists. The Boom Operator: one of the most crucial parts of a sound team, if not the most crucial. Also, one of the … [Read more...]