The Recordist has released Ultimate Ice 2 HD Pro, 315 sounds at 24-Bit/96kHz, recorded with Sennheiser MKH-8040ST into SD702. All kinds and thicknesses of ice was recorded and at many different temperatures. It was kicked, cracked, hit with a sledgehammer, crushed into itself and smacked with heavy chunks of ice. Ice debris was dropped and tossed around at many locations for a … [Read more...]
Elliott Koretz Special: Exclusive – The Michael Mann Collaboration
It’s still Elliott Koretz’ month here at Designing Sound and here’s a story on one of his most prolific collaborations, with director Michael Mann. In this interview, Elliott shares stories about working methods, the use of music and silence and Mann’s tireless search for perfection. Enjoy! How did you and Michael Mann meet the first time? My association with Michael … [Read more...]
Elliot Koretz Special: Hotel for Dogs
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aZlmiMJdCk[/youtube] The Sound of Hotel for Dogs. … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Talks ‘Super 8’
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB1CB6B171439D78F[/youtube] Set of 9 videos featuring sound designer Ben Burtt talking about sound and his work on "Super 8". … [Read more...]
The Recordist Releases Ultimate Rockslide 2 HD Pro
The Recordist has released Ultimate Rockslide 2 HD Pro sound library, containing 750 24bit 96kHz rock and dirt sound effects on 115 Broadcast WAV files with detailed Metadata embedded. This sequel to Ultimate Rockslide contains brand new rock based sound effects and multi-microphone files with tons of dirt and sand debris sounds recorded close up and distant to give the sound … [Read more...]
SFX News: Ultimate Snow 2, Black Powder, Heavy Armored Factory, Rivers
The Recordist releases Ultimate Snow 2 HD Ultimate Snow 2 is a reissue of Snowfall HD and Snowballs HD Ultra together in one collection with a few new sounds included. Recorded over the 2010-2011 winter season here in beautiful North Idaho, this 24-bit 96kHz collection contains 94 multi-take Broadcast WAV files totaling 425 individual snow sounds. [soundcloud … [Read more...]
The Sound of “Uncharted 3”
New article at AudioMedia magazine about the sound of "Uncharted: 3". John Broomhall talks with audio lead Bruce Swanson and senior sound designer Derrick Espino. Read it online … [Read more...]