Tim Prebble has published a detailed post on his blog, talking about a kart recording session he had recently. He talks about different techniques he used on the recording, equipment, funny stories and more. Exactly a week ago today, I had that nervous sense of anticipation when you have a major record session happening that day. And at times like that I remember the words of … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Using Sound Libraries
One of the readers asked if I could give some tips on how to process library sounds and what to do when you can’t record your own source. It is a common misconception that sound teams that work on films, AAA game titles, or teams that do a lot of sound recording do not use commercial sound libraries. The fact is, no matter how large the budget, or how much time you have to … [Read more...]
Review: HISS and a ROAR – Vegetable Violence
Some days ago, Tim Prebble launched his new sound effects label called HISS and a ROAR and the first library: Vegetable Violence. The Library The name is pretty self spoken: lots of crazy vegetables being killed and mutilated by Tim. There are different formats and qualities of the library. I have the “Max” version, which I really recommend if you work on sound design. Why? … [Read more...]
Chuck Russom Special: Slingshot Recording
Slingshots can be a great source of sound recording fun. You can use them to record sound like flying debris, bullet bys, dart bys, spear bys, all sorts of cool flyby sounds. All you really need to do if find an open area where you can fire the slingshot, set up a mic, and shoot various objects at the mic. Try not to hit the mic, if you can! I needed some bullet whizbys for … [Read more...]
A Hard Battle Between SFX Companies at NAB 2010
See this exclusive footage from a hard and clandestine battle between sound effects companies at NAB 2010. We still don't know how many people were injured. Expect more details soon. Just kidding. See how this guys from Blastwave FX, The Hollywood Edge and Sound Ideas had lots of fun at NAB 2010. And Ric Viers (CEO of Blastwave FX and author of "The Sound Effects Bible") have … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with Oriol Tarragó, Sound Designer of "Rec" and "Rec 2"
Two years I went to the theater to see the spanish horror film "Rec" and (apart of jump from my seat many times) I realized about the very cool use of sound on the film. This year I saw Rec 2 and confirmed that, so I decide to ask some questions to the talented Oriol Tarragó, sound designer of both titles, and also interviewed by Jake some time ago, talking about another great … [Read more...]
Tim Prebble's HISS and a ROAR, A Solid Model of Sound Effects Distribution in the Web 2.0 Era
Times are changing fast and technology always changes the way you see things everyday. Well, the way you buy those things also changes. This time let's talk about sound effects libraries. The Internet has also changed the way we can get libraries and sound effects quickly, even free, open source and with all kind of licenses. I often see people talking about the highly price … [Read more...]