These days, resources to improve your audio craft are widely available on the internet. In an effort to help finding those resources even easier, Designing Sound has compiled a list of many of the free Sound Design Tutorials that are available. There is a wealth of information contained in this article, and whether you are an audio veteran or just starting out, you … [Read more...]
From the SoundWorks Collection: Production Sound Mixer Nicholas Allen
An often over-looked part of the audio post process for sound designers can be the dialogue. This video from the SoundWorks Collection features production sound mixer Nicholas Allen explaining how he sets up his sound mix and his boom team. And in fact, more than just being concerned with dialogue, this clip is a useful reminder that sound design is about crafting and shaping … [Read more...]
Upcoming Webinar Series with David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers
Former Designing Sound "Featured Sound Designers" David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers are hosting another in their series of "Secrets for Great Film Sound" webinars. They've got some great deals on offer this time around. So, if you've missed out on the series in the past, this might be a good time to sign up. The four week course begins on April 3rd, and registration is $250 … [Read more...]
AudioMedia: The Sound of “Submarine”
The April's issue of AudioMedia is available on-line and includes an article on the sound of "Submarine". Paul Mac talks with the crew behind the sound the film, including re-recording mixer Nigel Heath, sound mixer Martin Beresford, sound engineer and music mixer Jake Jackson and director Richard Ayoade. "The director wouldn't say to the actors, 'walk four and half paces, stop … [Read more...]
Audio Media: Dialogue Special, Production Sound of “127 Hours”
The March issue of Audio Media magazine is available now and, along other interesting stuff, it features an article on voice/dialog recording, ADR, voice acting, etc; and also an insight on the production sound of "127 Hours". Audio Media Magazine - March 2011 … [Read more...]
“Secrets for Great Film Sound” Webinar Report #1 – Pre-Production
I'm going to start publishing weekly reports about "Secret for Great Film Sound", a new webinar series hosted by David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers. Last week I assisted to the first webinar. It was fantastic! Ric and David talked a lot about pre-production process, including: How to work with clients (Producers, directors, etc) Budget and payments Analyzing the … [Read more...]