[written by Jim Stout] Blastwave FX is known for its signature sound and style. Feedback from their customers usually includes comments like “unique”, “high quality” and “clean” -“super clean”, in fact. However, one product prides itself on being anything but clean – Buzzsaw. The innovative distortion library was created in 2007 and released in early 2008. Since then, it has … [Read more...]
Interview with Leonard J. Paul, of the School of Video Game Audio
With the rise in popularity of sound design, and game audio as a career choice among audio engineers, there is a growing call for formal training and education courses that will prepare prospective professionals accordingly. Last week, I posted this open call for students to enrol in the School of Video Game Audio. The co-founder of the School, Leonard J. Paul, has been kind … [Read more...]
The Sound and Music of La Source
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/44520894[/vimeo] The SoundWorks Collection is pleased to feature an exclusive behind-the-scenes feature about the sound and music of La Source. Narrated by Oscar nominated actor Don Cheadle, Directed and Produced by Patrick Shen, Co-Producer and Co-Cinematographer Brandon Vedder, Composer Matteo Messina (Juno, Thank you for Smoking, Up in the Air), and … [Read more...]
Randy Thom Interview
Liam Forrest put a few questions to the mind behind the sounds that enhance our movie going experience. Randy Thom is a double Oscar winning sound designer and is the current director of sound design with Lucasfilm. He has spent over thirty years working in sound design and is one of the most highly respected sound designers in the film industry. For those who don’t … [Read more...]
SFX News 04.07.12
BOOM Library released his previously announced Cars - Everyday Cars library This 4 DVD collection offers more than 20 GB of data. We completely wired 10 everyday cars, rented a super-quiet test track for our recordings and are now proud to deliver really great and pristine long takes of drive-bys, car engine sounds, exhaust sounds and stereo interior recordings. We also give … [Read more...]
A Sound Life – Oriol Tarragó
Sound sparks your imagination, carries emotions, and takes you back to that special moment or to a place where you have not been before. Movies such as Blade Runner, Star Wars, Apocalypse Now or Grand Prix have used it masterly to create magic atmospheres that become critical to communicate the story. Iker Gil interviews Oriol Tarragó, sound designer for over 30 movies, about … [Read more...]
The Sound of “Brave”
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/44754809[/vimeo] In this exclusive SoundWorks Collection sound profile we talk with Director Mark Andrews, Re-recording Mixer and Sound Designer Gary Rydstrom, Supervising Sound Editor Gwen Yates Whittle, and Sound Designer E.J. Holowicki. Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across … [Read more...]