It was the summer of 1973 and Wayne Bell was part of a crew of young filmmakers making what would become the cult classic, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Forty-five years later, Wayne is still in Texas, doing what he loves and making sounds for films. Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Wayne and gain some insight into the sound of The Texas Chain Saw … [Read more...]
Foley in the heart of Texas, with roots in Hollywood
Susan Fitz-Simon (Boyhood / Last Flag Flying) is a veteran foley artist with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Susan is currently the lead foley artist at Soundcrafter, a post-production audio facility based in Austin, Texas. Soundcrafter recently opened a state-of-the-art post-production facility, including a foley stage and prop room. We caught up with Susan … [Read more...]