I'm still impressed of how fast the SFX independence scene has grown since the last year. This is just the first month of 2011 and there are already several great SFX libraries coming from different independent companies: Rabbit Ears Audio - Metal Machines Michael Raphael is ready for the release of another wonderful package of sound effects in Rabbit Ears Audio. This time he … [Read more...]
Charles Deenen Special: "Need For Speed" [Exclusive Interview]
For years, Charles Deenen has been the audio director of the Need for Speed Franchise. I had a nice talk with him commenting about some aspects of the audio of the award winning franchise. Let's read: Designing Sound: First of all, tell us something about your passion for cars, and what you enjoy most about working on Need For Speed Games? Charles Deenen: As a kid I played … [Read more...]
New Tutorials on “Sound Re-Design for Film” by Nick Maxwell
As many of us know, "re-design" the best way to show your sound design skills when you haven't worked on a project yet. Just download a video (trailer, animation, gameplay) in a good quality, delete all the sound there and start making your own. When you're showing your reel, do not forget to clarify that you have modified the original material and only use it for demonstration … [Read more...]
Ben Burtt Special: Star Trek (2009)
Some of us were surprised when it was announced that Ben Burtt would be the Sound Designer for the new Star Trek film. Undoubtedly, the sound work was incredible (again). Casually, U.S.O reported yesterdey at Twitter that the issue #21 of Star Trek Magazine has an interview with Ben Burtt. Here is an excerpt: Sound Designer Ben Burtt talks about the elements of the original … [Read more...]