In this video, Dolby’s Andy Vaughan sits down with Senior Audio Director of Eidos-Montréal, Rob Bridgett. In the fascinating talk, Rob discusses their beginnings in game sound, before discussing the use of spatial audio in…
Articles
MPSE Golden Reel Awards 2022 Nominees Announced
The Nominees for the 69th Annual MPSE Golden Reel Awards were announced this week, featuring a wealth of incredible sound designers and editors who have worked on some of the most exciting films, games and…
CAS Awards 2022 Nominees Announced
Awards season is coming, and the CAS Awards nominees have been announced. This years CAS Awards includes Nominations for mixers who have worked on some of the most exciting films, and TV shows this year.…
Jacob Ribicoff on “Passing” – Conveying Interiority with Sound Design
Jacob Ribicoff is an American sound designer and sound editor who has been working in the film and television industries since the late-80s. He is best known for his work on movies like School of Rock and Manchester…
7 Best Sound Design Podcasts in 2022
We’ve assembled this list to bring together some of the best sound design podcasts to help you hone your craft. It’s no secret that podcasting has been taking over the ears of millions of people…
3 Useful Storage Solutions to Make Your New Sound Effects Libraries Portable
Every year Black Friday brings a flurry of sales on the plugins and sound effects libraries we as sound designers and mixers have had on our wish lists all year. This year I have a…
Tomlinson Holman on Life, Career, and the Future of Sound
(Photo Credit: Andrew Davis) Tomlinson Holman is a film theorist, audio engineer, and inventor of film technologies, notably the Lucasfilm THX sound system. He also worked on Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Indiana…
Expert Advice: 10 Common Mistakes to Avoid as a Sound Designer
One thing to emphasise before diving into this article. Making mistakes is a good thing. We learn from our mistakes, it’s what makes us better at what we do. So don’t be afraid to take…
Expert Advice: 11 Tips For The Best Start To Your Career In Sound Design
Listen To Your Surroundings With A Critical Ear Find Mini Stories To Craft Your Sound Don’t Do It For The Fame Think Outside The Box Make Lots Of Sounds Maintain Close Proximity To Creative People …
Inject The Element of Fear In Your Sound Design Project
With Halloween fast-approaching, fearsome frights and horror films are on the cards for many. But, bloodsucking vampires and terrifying monsters aside, what really brings on a sense of fear is the music and sound design…
The 7 Most Frightening Sounds In Film History
From terrifying classics like The Exorcist to modern masterpieces like Sinister, these are the sounds that still scare us halfway (maybe a little bit more) to death. There’s a method to the madness in our…
6 Horror Films With Spine-Chilling Sound Design
As Halloween approaches, we’re going to take a look at some of the best horror films with spine-chilling sound design that you can enjoy during this witching season. Hiding behind your sofa isn’t going to…