Here are the answers to the questions that several readers made to Ric Viers during this month. Designing Sound Reader: Hey Ric, i have to say I really admire what you do, not only for the quality of your work but also for the fact that you show a lot of what you do through videos which really helps to find inspiration. Speaking of inspiration, my question is : You seem to … [Read more...]
Ric’s Tips and Tricks: Color Coding
[Ric Viers has prepared a series of quick videos, where he will be sharing some useful tips and tricks for anyone who records sound effects in the field. All the videos were produced directly from the Detroit Chop Shop and will be published exclusively on Designing Sound TV during this month] Today, Ric shares some tips for organizing your batteries by colors. Watch the … [Read more...]
Interview with Axel Rohrbach of BOOM Library
Sonic Big Bang has published an invointerview with Axel Rohrbach, creative director at BOOM Library. They talked about the goals of the company, previous projects, how was the process on the different releases, etc. - Ok, then... first could you introduce the Boom team, who does what and how did you get started? - The Boom Library was founded by Pierre Langer, Tilman Sillescu … [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...]
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...]
Ric Viers Special: Ten Things You Should Take With You When Field Recording
[Written by Ric Viers for Designing Sound] Recording in the field is like camping: you only have the supplies you take with you! When you go camping, you are separating yourself from your daily amenities. For me, I think camping is a little funny. Most people want to ‘get away from it all’, but when they go camping, they bring it all with them. Why? They need their creature … [Read more...]
“Secrets for Great Film Sound” Webinar Report #5 – Sound Effects Recording, SFX Libraries, Foley, Plug-Ins
[During this month, I'll be doing weekly reports about “Secrets for Great Film Sound“, a new webinar series hosted by David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers.] Last week's webinar was fantastic. Lots of theory and techniques from Ric Viers about the roles in post-production audio and also talked a lot about foley, including history, tips and techniques. Then he shared a lot of stuff … [Read more...]