(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…
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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…