[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/19345141/[/vimeo] New Sound Lab has released the previously announced LAX Aircraft, a new sound effects library loaded with 44 aircraft recordings at 24-Bit/96khz. This library features descending aircraft flyovers at Los Angeles International Airport. One unique aspect of LAX is that it's nestled in the city, making it easy to stand directly under very … [Read more...]
Tim Walston Special: The Accidental Recordist
[Written by Tim Walston for Designing Sound] Disclaimer: I am writing these articles as an independent sound designer. Any views or opinions expressed here are simply my own, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of any company, corporate entity or anyone else. Any images or sounds presented are subject to copyright by their respective owners, and are … [Read more...]
Tim Walston Special: It Might Be Loud: Sound Design for “The Fast and the Furious” (2001)
[Written by Tim Walston for Designing Sound] Disclaimer: I am writing these articles as an independent sound designer. Any views or opinions expressed here are simply my own, and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of any company, corporate entity or anyone else. Any images or sounds presented are subject to copyright by their respective owners, and are … [Read more...]
Detroit Chop Shop Video Diary, See How Ric Viers and his Team Create Sound Effects
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toYbwj4fnLY[/youtube] The Detroit Chop Shop is a location & post sound production studio that provides sound design, sound editing and recording services for all types of media. It was founded by Ric Viers, who has started a new video series called "Detroit Chop Shop Video Diary", featuring weekly videos where he and his team show … [Read more...]
SWC: Walt Disney Imagineers
[vimeo]http://vimeo.com/18945157[/vimeo] SoundWorks Collection has published a new video about the imagineers team of Walt Disney, including a visit through the amazing sound creations of sound effects artist Jimmy MacDonald. A must-watch for any of us. The vision and showmanship of Walt Disney has touched more corners of the world and hearts through his many films and theme … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with the Sound Design Team of “Mass Effect 2″
Yeah! Another of my favorite video games of the last year. Mass Effect 2 offers an impressive sci-fi adventure, full of action, detail and outstanding sound. The game was originally launched one year ago for Xbox 360 and Windows, but a few days ago it was released for PS3, so it's a perfect moment to share with you this interview I had with several guys from the audio team of … [Read more...]
Sound Design Challenge #6 Announced
Shaun Farley has announced the sixth sound design challenge. This time, the participants will also have the opportunity to contribute to a library package of creature sounds, which will be available for the participants and judges. The inspiration for this month’s challenge occurred a few months ago. I was out to lunch with some audio friends of mine, and we somehow got on the … [Read more...]