Randy Thom's Notes at Siggraph
Randy Thom spoke yesterday in the first keynote at the Siggraph Conference. Let's read some notes and ideas delivered by Thom: "creative use of sound is key to making a long-remembered film." Thom, who won sound editing Oscars for "The Incredibles" and "The Right Stuff," said he is often asked about the difference between designing sound for animation and live action. "One … [Read more...]
August's Featured: Dane A. Davis
For August I decided to make an special of Dane A. Davis, an awesome Sound Designer, the maker of that Matrix sound, certainly a man with with a hudge of talent and creativity. Biography: (vía MPSE) Dane was born quietly in La Mesa, California, in the late fifties. From then on he was always noisy. In early adolescence Dane borrowed reel-to-reel tape … [Read more...]
Gary Rydstrom Special: Interviews
The July Special of Gary Rydstrom ends here... with more interviews! Road Trip Nation had an interview with Rydstrom talking about his life and sound design work. "Since he was twelve, Gary Rydstrom knew he wanted to work in film, but he was uncertain what he would specialize in. At USC film school, he found his passion with sound. Although the film industry is competitive … [Read more...]
The Sound Design of G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The G.I Joe Team is back! A new film called The Rise of Cobra will premiere in cinemas in August 7. The sound design looks really good there. More gadgets, more sci-fi, and more action! Let´s Check these video vía Trailer Addict with the Film Sound Crew talking about the sound design of the film. G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra Official Website G.I Joe: The Rise of Cobra at IMDB … [Read more...]
Tron Legacy, Sound Design Recreation in Ableton Live
Let's check this Tron Legacy video published by Sound Designer and Producer Chris Kowalski. The sound of the video isn't the original sound design work of the movie, it's a sound recreation made by Chris on Ableton Live, with some libraries, Propellerhead Reason, and Reaktor. Chris said: "Two things i would loved to have.... Nudge ....and the ability to change the grid to … [Read more...]
Recipes for Sound Design, 365 Sounds in 365 Days
In July 28, 2008 John Keston started a project at Audio Cookbook called One Sound Every Day. His aim was to create and post one different sound every day, up to 365. The day has come, and John submitted yesterday his 365th sound and realease his album Precambrian Resonance. About the sound: "For my 365th sound I am presenting Fire Diamond. It is track number thirteen on the … [Read more...]