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...]
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...]
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...]
Tim Prebble on the Sound Design of "Boy"
Sound designer Tim Prebble has published on his blog some interesting notes and sound recording examples of his work on "Boy", a Taika Waititis film that opens in New Zealand cinemas on March 24th. Tim worked on the sound design during October and November, and also on the mix in December at Park Road Post. One of the best aspects of being confirmed on a project early is it … [Read more...]
The Sound in the Era of 3D Films
The era of 3D and super-visual films has come. So, what about sound? What could be the next step on film sound? Tim Prebble has made a great review about this topic, regarding some aspects abut the technology and the techniques that could be implemented to reach a new level on the sound for this new era of filmmaking. Let's read: Along with the hyperbolic (& in my opinion … [Read more...]
More than 50 Articles/Tutorials about Sound Design, Recording and more, Plus Wooshes Sound Design
The woosh, a sound effect used very often out there. Did you know everything about them? In this tutorial, Tim Prebble, from Music of Sound explains how to record and process wooshes. The (semi/un) technical term is ‘Woosh’, or maybe ‘Whoosh’ if you are American – i’m not so I don’t know, but hey i’ve seen a few files labelled as such, so call them whatever you like but they … [Read more...]
Exclusive Interview with Tim Prebble, Supervising Sound Editor of “30 Days Of Night
“30 Days of Night” descended into theaters October 19th. Helping to make vampires sound scary again is Sound Supervisor/Designer Tim Prebble. Prebble, a native Kiwi, supervised films ranging from the film adaptation of "The Bridge to Terabitha" to the livestock snuff film "Black Sheep". Mixing took place at Peter Jackson's Park Road Post, with two craftsmen from LOTR mixing … [Read more...]