This interview was originally conducted for inclusion in our "Failure" theme. Some extenuating circumstances kept it in the wings for a while, but it's Ben Burtt. How could we not post it?! ...and, you know, better late than never! DS: This month we’re looking at the subject of failure... BB: [Laughs] Really? DS: Yeah, we’re going a little self reflective with our theme … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: Prometheus
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/43796489[/vimeo] The SoundWorks Collection talks with the sound team of Director Ridley Scott's latest science fiction film "Prometheus" including Supervising Sound Editors Mark Stoeckinger and Victor Ennis, Sound Re-recording Mixers Ron Bartlett and Doug Hemphill, Sound Designers Ann Scibelli and Alan Rankin, and Sound Effects Researcher Charlie … [Read more...]
The Sound of “Prometheus”
While set in the same fictional universe of Ridley Scott’s original offering, and sharing some of its key dramatic events, the director is clear in his intention that his latest film Prometheus is unrelated to the rest of the original franchise. There had been talk of a fifth Alien movie — with Scott reportedly committing to a sequel or prequel a decade ago — but it took 20th … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with Ann Scibelli, Sound Designer on "Robin Hood"
We had the opportunity to talk with the talented Ann Scibelli about her work as sound designer on Ridley Scott's Robin Hood. Thanks to Ann for taking some time out to answer a few questions. MIGUEL: How early did you start working on Robin Hood? What did you guys want to do different sonically than past medieval war films? ANN: I started working on the film in its early … [Read more...]