Sound & Picture recently published an interview with the audio team of the last Medal of Honor" game. It's a very cool interview, where these guys talk about the chalenges he found in the project, how they recorded and designed some of the sounds, and also discuss things about their careers and techniques. Sound & Picture had the chance to chat with the sound team … [Read more...]
Tim Walston Special: Exclusive Interview
Let's get started with Tim Walston's special month. Here is an interview I had with him, talking about general aspects of his career, his favorite tools, techniques, creativity methods, and more. Hoep you enjoy it! Designing Sound: How did you get started? How has been the evolution of your career until today? Tim Walston: **SNOOZEFEST ALERT!!** The last thing I wanted to do … [Read more...]
Frank Serafine on the Sound Design of “TRON” (1982)
Some time ago, TRON Wiki published an interview with Frank Serafine, sound designer of the original TRON film in 1982. It's a very interesting read, where Frank share some details about the sound effects design process, the mix, voice processing, and more. It really does sound fantastic. Tron is the movie that got me interested in sound effects and made me want to pursue a … [Read more...]
Secrets for Great Film Sound, Complimentary Webinar by David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers
David Sonnenschein and Ric Viers are announcing a new complementary webinar (1 hour) on film sound. Here is the official information: Learn from the Experts how to Solve Audio Challenges and Boost Creativity in Sound Recording, Editing and Design 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 … [Read more...]
Coming Soon in the Independent SFX World: Metal Machines, Electricity and Guns (Updated with more)
I'm still impressed of how fast the SFX independence scene has grown since the last year. This is just the first month of 2011 and there are already several great SFX libraries coming from different independent companies: Rabbit Ears Audio - Metal Machines Michael Raphael is ready for the release of another wonderful package of sound effects in Rabbit Ears Audio. This time he … [Read more...]
Passion and Joy
"The most important advice I can give is to do this because you love it, and it brings you joy. If it’s part of you and you can never get enough, you are on the right track." -Frank Bry … [Read more...]
MIX Magazine – Sound for Picture: “True Grit”, “The King’s Speech” and “127 Hours”
MIX Magazine recently published several articles on sound for picture. Let's read: SFP: "True Grit" You never know what fascinating world directors Joel and Ethan Coen are going to visit. Their 2009 entry was the Oscar-nominated A Serious Manabout an introspective Jewish fellow in suburban Minneapolis in the late ’60s. The year before that brought us the wacky comic caper Burn … [Read more...]