When we talk about the blurry lines that exist between sound design and music, it's important to remember that we don't work in a vacuum. Media is collaborative. The more effectively we work with our counterparts, the greater a project's potential becomes. So, I asked Randy Thom to discuss the ins and outs building a working relationship the music department. DS: I know … [Read more...]
The Intersection of Sound Design and Music
This is a conversation topic we see pop every once in a while...the blurring lines between music composition and sound design. When you stop to think about it for a bit, it's a somewhat predictable occurrence. Many of the tools that modern composers and sound designers use are very similar; often times, exactly the same. As the two disciplines have spent more and more time in … [Read more...]
DocHouse Masterclass Videos on Sound
Earlier this week, we posted that Peter Albrechtsen's Masterclass presentation at DocHouse was available for viewing online. That's not the only video in the series worth your time though. Make sure you check out the others, featuring Mary Milton and Larry Sider! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/59107571[/vimeo] … [Read more...]
Peter Albrechtsen – Sound Design Master Class Available on Vimeo
He's one of our contributors, he gave a master class on sound design for documentaries, and you can watch the whole thing on Vimeo right now! [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/60171257[/vimeo] … [Read more...]
Capcom Audio Director Tomoya Kishi Interview
Japanese video game composers and musicians get a good bit of coverage and acclaim over in the West, but the people making the booms and whoosh sounds don't seem to get much visibility. To that end I reached out to Tomoya Kishi, who is the Audio Director and Senior Manager of Audio Design and Production at Capcom: "Tomoya Kishi joined Capcom in 2001, beginning his career as … [Read more...]
I Love Plug-ins!
Guest Contribution by Tom Todia I love Plug-Ins! There, I feel much better now. Since January is the month of the plug-in here at Designing Sound, I thought this was a great opportunity to share one of my new favorites with you. This plug-in does exactly what its name states but it has a twist that I absolutely love. If you have not yet used it then allow me to introduce … [Read more...]
Dynamics Processors = Envelope Generators
Charles Maynes' post earlier this month reminded me of an idea I had but never bothered to actually test out...using dynamics processors as envelope generators. If you've ever listened to me rant at all in the last two and a half years I've been active in this online community, you've probably at some point heard me say, "Compressors don't make things louder, make up gain … [Read more...]