Mike Wilhoit is currently a Supervising Sound Editor for Technicolor and has perviously worked for Soundelux, Universal and Goldwyn Studios. Designing Sound spoke to him about his career with a focus on his work in comedic feature films. Designing Sound: How did you find your way into sound for film and television? Mike Wilhoit: I started at Goldwyn Studios in 1974. I … [Read more...]
Creative Field Recording: Book Recommendation Round-Up
Looking for some good sound-centric reading this summer? Paul Virostek of Creative Field Recording has collected a number of must-read lists, reviews, and resources on some of the best books focused on creative recording and sound design in a recent blog post. Included in Paul's list are some of Designing Sound's own recommendations, found here and here, but be sure to check … [Read more...]
Cities and Memory: Oblique Strategies
Cities and Memory: Oblique Strategies, a recent collaboration between sound artists, musicians, and field recordists from across the world, was released earlier today. The project brought these sound artists together to create new musical remixes of field recordings from around the world, using Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt's Oblique Strategies cards as guideposts for their … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: Lionel Train Recording
In a new entry in their podcast series, SoundWorks Collection speaks to Michael Raphael of Rabbit Ears Audio and Rudy Trubitt, Director of Audio for Lionel Trains. They discuss Rudy and Michaels experiences in sourcing new steam whistles for Lionel's new products, exploring the challenges presented in recording the high-SPL steam whistles and the recording techniques they used, … [Read more...]
Rev. Dr. Brad Meyer on the PS4 controller speaker
Ever considered using the built-in speaker in the PS4 controller in a sound design? Or are you just curious about some creative approaches to special-case speakers for games? Check out this post by the Rev. Dr. Brad Meyer on the subject over at his blog for some quick info on effective approaches to controller speakers. … [Read more...]
A Sound Effect examines the audio of Better Call Saul
In their most recent post, A Sound Effect speaks to Supervising Sound Editor Nick Forshager about Better Call Saul. They dig into the particulars of sound design for a comedy series, and the different approaches the teams used on both Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad. Head here to read the full interview. … [Read more...]
Workflow and Creativity – A Journey Through Hot Sugar’s Cold World
[ed. This article was originally intended to as part of our focus on women in March, but was delayed for a few reasons, but a good article is still a good article...enjoy!] Guest Contribution by April Tucker Thanks to everyone who took the time to comment, share, and reach out about my recent contribution, “Women in Audio: Yes, We Exist!” I was floored by the response, and … [Read more...]