Having effective workflows is a key factor in all audio disciplines. Senior Sound Designer Stephen Schappler (Netherealm Studios, Mortal Combat X, Injustice 2) just shared an article on his blog on how he integrated the Elgato Stream Deck into his daily workflow with Reaper. You can read the full article here. … [Read more...]
Sunday Sound Thought #79 Productivity Through Minimalism
As has come before; 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…Please bare with us as we traverse the abstract canals of audio musings. Minimalism can mean many things, in … [Read more...]
Failure in the Pursuit of Perfection
I can’t stand articles that begin with a definition. So please, forgive this imperfect opening to what should really have been a perfect article. Most definitions of the term “perfectionist” agree that it describes someone who “refuses to accept any standard short of perfection”. I feel that the colloquial use of the term describes someone who “will be dissatisfied with … [Read more...]
Silence At Work
For the past few years I have been bothered about the amount of time I spend on a job — not specifically about how busy I am, but rather how much time I spend concentrating on the task that needs getting done. By default, most of us learn to constantly optimise our workflows as our experience grows. This is very important, as successful projects are judged not only on their … [Read more...]