Business Wire reports that renowned Hollywood Post Production Studio Todd-AO recently released Absentia DX, which is an algorithm that automatically analyzes production dialog recordings and then removes obvious hums, wireless rings, and ticks, while maintaining the integrity of the human voice. For more details & a demo video visit the official product page. … [Read more...]
From Wax to Bits: Dynamics of the Film Sound Medium
As dynamics month comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to talk about the evolution of film sound mediums and how they impact dynamics. Since the widespread introduction of sync sound to films in the early 20th century, the technologies involved have changed quite dramatically. From experiments with wax cylinders and phonographs to magnetic tape and Dolby Digital, each … [Read more...]
The Workflow of Soundelux's Supervising Sound Editors
The September/October issue of the Editors Guild Magazine is now online and includes a very interesting article about the workflow and tools of three supervising sound editors of Soundelux: Scott Martin Gershin, Mark Stoeckinger and Mark Mangini. Also there are several comments from Bill Johnston, senior vice president of Engineering and Technical Services for CSS Studios. “My … [Read more...]
SoundWorks Collection: Gary Hecker – Veteran Foley Artist
SoundWorks Collection has published a new interesting video featuring the great work of a wonderful foley artist: Gary Hecker. “I’m a creative guy and it’s the creative aspects of Foley that have always appealed to me,” Hecker said. “I also like working with other sound artists and making my clients happy.” More info.. … [Read more...]