IndieGames.com has published an interview with composer Austin Wintory and sound designer Steve Johnson on their respective work on the upcoming PS3 title Journey. The interview briefly covers topics such as the challenges of working on a project without dialogue. flOw had its aquatic environment, while Journey is set within expanses of sand. How will the sound of the game … [Read more...]
The Sound of ‘Pugs Luv Beats’
[This is a first of a series of interviews/articles on procedural/generative sound] 'Pugs Luv Beats' is a hilarious music composition game for iOS devices developed by Edinburgh based studio Lucky Frame. It's about guiding pugs (in costumes) around a galaxy of worlds, whilst creating an endless variety of music. It sounds fantastic and runs on a generative sound/music engine … [Read more...]
The Sound and Music of “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/33682539[/vimeo] In this SoundWorks Collection exclusive we talk with Composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Sound Re-recording Mixer Michael Semanick, and Re-recording Mixer, Sound Designer, and Supervising Sound Editor Ren Klyce. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2011 English-language drama/thriller film. It is the second film to be adapted from … [Read more...]
Gary Rydstrom Talks “War Horse”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/33262964[/vimeo] New profile by SoundWorks Collection, featuring sound designer Gary Rydstrom and composer John Williams talking about the sound and music of "War Horse". From director Steven Spielberg comes “War Horse,” an epic adventure for audiences of all ages. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War, … [Read more...]
Jeff Seamster Special: Exclusive Interview
DS: Like many other audio professionals that I know, you've got a background in music. Do you consider that the driving force behind entering an audio profession? How did that background in musical performance affect your first foray into audio production? JS: Since musicians are attuned to their aural surroundings, either naturally or through training, they’re also … [Read more...]
The Sound of “The Muppets”
[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...]
“Cabbit”, Exclusive Interview with John Kassab
"Cabbit" is a short animation film by the artist, Soogie. It has been in production for over 3 years and is now being co-produced and sound designed by John Kassab (Kickstarter campaign). We spoke to John about his sound design work on 'Cabbit' and why he decided to sit in the producer's chair. What attracted you to Cabbit? I am a huge fan of visual art and animation so, … [Read more...]