SFGate has published an article talking about the Dolby Surround 7.1 Mix on Toy Story 3, the future of sound for 3D films, and how the people could take this new sonic adventure. Walt Disney Co.'s Pixar made the latest installment of its "Toy Story" franchise in 3-D to satisfy the growing appetite for immersive visual effects. Its next challenge: getting the sound effects to … [Read more...]
"The Hurt Locker" – Exclusive Interview with Supervising Sound Editor/Re-recording Mixer Paul Ottosson
Some days ago, I asked to Paul Ottoson for an interview on the sound of "The Hurt Locker". That was days before the Oscars night, so he becomes very busy, but he made an effort and sent me the answers to all the questions I did. Many thanks, Paul! Designing Sound: Tell us... How did you get involved with "The Hurt Locker"? Paul Ottosson: I got a call from one of the producers … [Read more...]
"Alice in Wonderland" – Exclusive Interview with Re-recording Mixer Tom Johnson
Re-recording mixer Tom Johnson answered some questions about his work on "Alice in Wonderland". Tom mixed the film with frequent re-recording collaborator Michael Semanick on Sony's Kim Novak dub stage. Johnson will be jumping on Universal's animated feature "Despicable Me" next. DS: This is your third film working with director Tim Burton, how does he embrace the dubbing … [Read more...]
More "Avatar" Sound: In-Depth Sound Profile with Chris Boyes
New Avatar Sound Profile, this time by SoundWorks Collection, with great information about the sound of the film, given by Chris Boyes from Skywalker Sound. The groundbreaking technical and directorial abilities of Director James Cameron can be experienced in his breathtaking visual world of Pandora in “Avatar”. This never before seen world is filled with landscapes, creatures, … [Read more...]
12 Videos Featuring Walter Murch and The Sound Design of 'THX 1138'
You can't miss this! I just found 12 videos on YouTube featuring Walter Murch and the Sound Design of THX 1138, a classic sci-fi film directed by George Lucas. Maybe you already watched the first video, when Walter talks about the Worldizing technique, but pay attention to the other 11 videos.. really interesting stuff! If you want more get the 2 Disc Collector's Edition of … [Read more...]
Dane A. Davis Special: Matrix Reloaded
This is the end of the Dane A. Davis Special, finishing with another article about his masterpiece Matrix, this time with the second part of the trilogy: Matrix Reloaded. Let's check another article at Mix Online with interesting info about the mix, the music and some sound effects of Matrix Reloaded. CAR DROPPING Dane Davis: “It was all about the angles that things would … [Read more...]
"Observe and Report" – Exclusive Interview with Composer Joseph Stephens
Giving audiences a peek at the day-to-day of Mall Cop Ronnie Barnhardt, "Observe and Report" opened in theaters April 10th. Sound supervisor and re-recording mixer Terry Rodman brought along re-recording mixer Steve Pederson for an old-fashioned mixing stake out on dub 12 at the WB lot. The newly redesigned stage is put through a "normal morning" of prep, HERE. Production sound … [Read more...]