[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/28042190[/vimeo] New Sound Lab has released NSL007 Hybrid Electric Car (24-Bit/96kHz | $30). This library features a collection of exterior and interior sounds from a 2007 Toyota Prius. A majority of the recording was conducted at El Mirage Lake, a six mile long dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert, 90 miles north of Los Angeles. This barren landscape, … [Read more...]
Latest Videos from DSTV
Sound for The Orator, by Tim Prebble (music here): [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/27393986[/vimeo] EA finished the 4-part series on Need for Speed: The Run: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTH0cjd2BlI[/youtube] … [Read more...]
Detroit Chop Shop Video Diary – Season 2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04uPgdICn_A[/youtube] After the great first season of the Detroit Chop Shop video diary, Ric Viers and three new interns have started to record more sounds and have more fun in a second season. You can follow the series directly from DSTV. … [Read more...]
New Webinars: Secrets for Great Film Sound with David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers
David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers are back again with "Secrets for Great Film Sound" webinar series. Learn the essential tools and techniques from the best in the business! How do you talk to the producer to get the gig in the first place? What kind of prep can you do with the script to keep under budget and get the best recordings? What gear and techniques do … [Read more...]
Blastwave FX Releases Sonopedia 2.0
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIhT3dk6jx8[/youtube] Blastwave FX has announced the release of Sonopedia 2.0, a new version of this huge library, loaded with more than 30.000 sounds, including both designed sounds and also a lot of source/production elements for your sound design. SONOPEDIA 2.0 is a 300 GB sound effects encyclopedia that comes pre-installed on a … [Read more...]
Ric Viers Special: Reader Questions
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: Zoom Recorder Wind Protection
[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 his tips on using a portable recorder, and the importance of … [Read more...]