I'd like to talk a little on the perception of sound. We've mentioned how intangible it is, and therefore our perception of it is wide open to our own interpretation. I like this definition of Perception, as found on Wikipedia: "The processes of perception routinely alter what humans see. When people view something with a preconceived concept about it, they tend to take those … [Read more...]
Say Hello to Sonic Terrain, Our New Brother Blog Dedicated to Field Recording
I'm very proud to announce the born of Sonic Terrain, a new website I created with my good friends Nathan Moody and Colin Hart. Field recording deserves a complete web 2.0 portal, so here you have it: a place where all kind of professionals can learn from each other and share their different approaches to field recording. Here is the official info for the announcement: Sonic … [Read more...]
Something is Coming in the Field…
Get ready for another online place to have fun with sound... The date? 08-09-2010 :-) … [Read more...]
10 Free Recording Classes by Ric Viers Available Online at RODE University
RODE University has been updated, now offering 10 free online classes on recording sound for film and TV, delivered by sound effects master Ric Viers. Now you don't need to own a Rode mic to sign up to the classes. It's free and open to everyone. These are the topics: Ep 01: Location Sound Recording (NTG-3) - This week Ric Viers, author of The Sound Effects Bible, … [Read more...]
Boom Operation Masterclass
Colin Hart has published a very interesting and detailed article about the principles and techniques of boom operation. It's more focused on location sound, but it will be an amazing read for anyone who has to deal with booms, including sound designers and recordists. The Boom Operator: one of the most crucial parts of a sound team, if not the most crucial. Also, one of the … [Read more...]
Feeling
"I’d love to record everything every time, but the most important thing is to find the sound which provides that feeling you’re looking for regardless of where it comes from." - Richard King … [Read more...]
Rob Nokes Special: Recording Water Sounds for "The Guardian"
The SFX recording challenge on The Guardian was that the action sequences took place below and above water. My goal was to deliver a SFX library that was thick, rich and accurate. We were able to create a fantastic water sound library thanks to the work by Alex Daniels, the stunt coordinator on the film. … [Read more...]