Reader slash IMAX projectionist Derek Helmer, sent me a link to his blog which features some posts in and about the IMAX projection booth he works in (I've posted some of my favorites below). I am a huge fan of feature film presentation in IMAX, even with the recent hub-bub about their retro-fitted theaters, hopefully IMAX gets that screen size discrepancy and proper charge … [Read more...]
“Transformers” Sound Off
Wow, I feel like Daniel Plainview in "There Will Be Blood": "I've abandoned my child! I've abandoned my child!" Sorry for the long gap in posts. The current gig has ruined any free time I had to do this thing, but we're almost into final mix so things here will get back on track. So I promised some coverage on last week's "Transformers" event. There is some great stuff already … [Read more...]
Thursday Scatter Shots
With so many panel discussions and articles in the trades (please send anything I miss), its hard to keep up. Nevertheless, it is awesome to see so much coverage on our craft! NO COUNTRY PANEL (01.27.08) click HERE for the higher rez version (the panel starts after the clips) IN CONTENTION/TECH SUPPORT steals some time away from the sound team to discuss their work, … [Read more...]
MPSE Sound Show ’07 (Updated)
UPDATE: The Editors Guild has posted a article on the night HERE. I just wanted to take a sec to thank Scott Haller, Bobbi Banks, and the rest of the MPSE for putting on such a great show tonight at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. I saw a few cameras taping the event so if and when it is available online, I will be sure to link it here. Sound editorial members Erik Aadahl … [Read more...]
News Flash: MPSE Sound Show Returns!
Extra, extra, the MPSE sound show is back! As hinted a few weeks earlier, here in Los Angeles on Nov. 5th, 2007, a sound event featuring editorial crew members (and maybe other craftsmen) of "Transformers" is being put on by the Motion Picture Sound Editors. Though my favorite transformer Soundwave didn't make it into the film, I am excited that the MPSE is putting on what … [Read more...]
More “Transformers”
One person I wish I could have, and should have interviewed is FX mixer Greg Russell. Luckily, this month's issue of Mix magazine has a great interview with him and fellow mixer Kevin O'Connell. Greg and Kevin have been partners of the fader since the late 80's and a fixture in Sony's Cary Grant theater for some time now. Check out the interview HERE. … [Read more...]
“Transformers” (Pt.3) – Exclusive Interview with Sound Designer Erik Aadahl
Holy Crap! I went to see "Transformers" tonight. I just wanted to applaud all the great work in this film. Too much cool stuff to list! Check it out in the best sounding theater available. Thanks so much to Sound Designer Erik Aadahl for taking some time out to do this Q and A! Designing Sound: I've read a lot of discussions lately about defining a Sound Designer. What … [Read more...]