It’s time for the next part of this month’s Paul Davies special. One of Paul’s most prolific collaborations is his work with Scottish director Lynne Ramsay, best known for her feature films Ratcatcher, Morvern Callar and We Need to Talk about Kevin, which have all been highly acclaimed. We Need to Talk about Kevin premiered at this year’s Cannes Festival and is released in the … [Read more...]
SFX News: Hybrid Electric Car, MIDI Factory, Metal Scrapes, SFX Bible HD Discount
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/28042190[/vimeo] New Sound Lab has released NSL007 Hybrid Electric Car (24-Bit/96kHz | $30). This library features a collection of exterior and interior sounds from a 2007 Toyota Prius. A majority of the recording was conducted at El Mirage Lake, a six mile long dry lake bed in the Mojave Desert, 90 miles north of Los Angeles. This barren landscape, … [Read more...]
Paul Davies Special: Exclusive Interview
We’re starting off September’s special with an exclusive interview with our guest Paul Davies, discussing inspirations, creative methods, techniques, and how an inappropriate sound can sometimes come in handy. Designing Sound: How did you get started in sound design? What’s been the evolution of your career? Paul Davies: My early interest was in electronic and experimental … [Read more...]
Develop: Martin Stig Andersen on “Limbo”
This month's issue of Develop Magazine is now available for download. On its heard about section, John Broomhall talks with Develop award winner Martin Stig Andersen, composer and sound designer of Limbo. GAME AUDIO people are still talking about Limbo. They may be for some time. One leading audio developer recently stated publically they would likely have made a terrible job … [Read more...]
Tim Nielsen’s Answers to Reader Questions
Here are the answers to the questions you did to Tim Nielsen during the last month. And if you liked his special, I have some great news to share: Tim will keep contributing to Designing Sound as part of our editorial team! stay tuned. DSR: In light of this Q&A, I have finally seen “The Prince of Persia” today with my wife and daughters – it’s so much more intense to watch … [Read more...]
September’s Featured Sound Designer: Paul Davies
After enjoying a wonderful month with Tim Nielsen, it’s time to move on to our next great guest here at Designing Sound. It’s a pleasure to introduce this month’s featured sound designer: Paul Davies. Based in the UK, Paul has a long, impressive credit list, working as sound designer and supervising sound editor, and he will share articles, tips and thoughts with us. Bio … [Read more...]
Inside Look at the Creation of Movie Sound Effects
New article of Mix Magazine dedicated to sound effects, featuring sound editors Harry Cohen, Christopher Assells and Jon Title. From the clang of a sword to the roar of a monster to the rev of a car engine, Hollywood directors depend on sound designers and sound effects editors to craft the sonic elements that help add impact and interest, set the mood or ratchet up the terror … [Read more...]