While we haven't done an inordinate number of them so far, we've created a page to give you quick access to all of the recordings of previous Designing Sound Discussion Group presentations. This should save you the time you'd otherwise have to spend searching the site to find the one specific recording you want to watch. The direct link now appears in the top menu under the … [Read more...]
The Sound of “Need for Speed: The Run”
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0EGN3kN99w[/youtube] Electronic Arts has started a 4-part series dedicated to explore the sound of "Need for Speed: The Run". The first episode features product manager Jeff Sharma and audio directors Charles Deenen and Rich Adrian. HP and Need For Speed present a 4-part series covering all aspects of sound in the latest entry into the … [Read more...]
Servo, New SFX Library of Chuck Russom FX (Q&A Included)
Chuck Russom FX has released Servo, a new library loaded with more than 600 small machine/motor sounds recorded from 20 different sources. A collection of small machine/motor sounds, the Servo Sound Library features sounds from a variety of sources. Motors from powered car seats, power tools, kitchen appliances, cameras, and many more props were recorded, often in multiple … [Read more...]
The Sound Collectors’ Club – December’s Theme: Night and Day
The Sound Collectors' Club has announced the theme for December's recordings: Night and Day. “On the topic of the next theme. Maybe something like ‘Five minutes outside your front door’. Then you’d get a good range of sounds, countryside/city/people, etc. And then maybe they could record twice, one day/one night, more useful that way. Give people the opportunity of work or … [Read more...]
David Sonnenschein's Webinar Report VI, Recordings Available Now
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPV8he1cQ2s[/youtube] The Sound Design for Pros webinar series has finished. The last class was very cool. David talked more about storytelling and the different things you can do with sound to help the story. David talked about different elements and methods of organization and sound mapping with emotional and dramatic elements in the … [Read more...]