Review by Katie Tarrant Edited by Sam Hughes Developer: Krotos Audio Weapons is something that a lot of audio designers love, but not all of us know how to make. They are one of the most prominent sounds throughout the media industry, and one of the sounds that many of us rely on
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Ben Burtt Interview & Documentary by Eric Mansur
Thanks to Eric Mansur for sharing with us his awesome 9min interview and documentary, with the legendary Ben Burtt. Eric visits Ben at the 321 building. A little known structure in San Anselmo, California, which housed Lucasfilm LTD. and Sprocket Systems before Skywalker Ranch was built. Complete with authentic crackly '77 Star Wars
Krotos Audio Release New Sound Design Solution ‘Weaponiser’
Krotos Audio, the company behind Dehumaniser and Reformer announce the release of their latest product - Weaponiser Weapon sounds are some of the most commonly used sound effects in AAA games and major Hollywood films. However, authentic weapon sounds can be one of the most challenging categories of sound effects to
Gerald’s Game: A Netflix Original Audio Review
Review by Andrew Overfield Edited by Katie Tarrant Publisher: Intrepid Pictures Composer(s): The Newton Brothers Sound Designer/Supervising Sound Editor: Trevor Gates Distributed by & Reviewed on: Netflix This year has had quite the ups and downs for writer, Stephen King. The Dark Tower and the re-imagining of The Mist both met pretty low review scores as
Justice League: An Audio Review
Review by Andrew Overfield Edited by Sam Hughes Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Composer: Danny Elfman Supervising Sound Editor(s): Scott Hecker / Chuck Michael Reviewed on: Cinema I’ve been really hoping that DC pull it out the hat when it comes to their cinematic universe. I genuinely loved Man of Steel, wasn’t the most impressed with Batman
Baby Driver – Audio Review
Article by Jake Basten Edited by Katie Tarrant Director: Edgar Wright Composer: Steven Price Supervising Sound Editor: Julian Slater Director Edgar Wright's (Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim vs the World) newest release tells the story of Baby (Ansel Elgort), a getaway driver for a gang of robbers trying to get away from a life of
Flinthook Game Audio Review
Review by Derek Brown Edited by Katie Tarrant Developer: Tribute Games Sound Design: Johan Vinet and Jean Chan Composer: Patrice Bourgeault Reviewed on: PS4 Flinthook; a swashbuckling, treasure finding, Metroid style platformer that is as beautiful as it is difficult. Developed by Tribute Games Inc., you play as 'Flinthook', a pint-sized pirate who raids ships in search of treasure. Flinthook
Thor: Ragnarok Film Sound Review
Review by Katie Tarrant Edited by Sam Hughes Directed by: Taika Waititi Composer: Mark Mothersbaugh Sound Design: Skywalker Sound Long awaited, Thor: Ragnarok is the third instalment in Marvel’s Thor series, and for me has been one of the best Marvel movies so far. Directed by Taika Waititi, Ragnarok is action-packed, visually stunning, well-structured, and downright
The Odyssey Collection: Essentials Review
Article by Katie Tarrant Edited by Sam Hughes Content by: Richard L Anderson and Mark Mangini Published by: Pro Sound Effects Introduction The sound effects market is a growing industry that is filled with an endless amount of great content. The primary advantage of purchasing a sound effects library is to gain access to sounds
Marvel’s The Defenders – A Netflix Exclusive – Audio Review
Review by Andrew Overfield Edited by Sam Hughes Distributor: Netflix Studio: Marvel Television Composer: John Paesano Sound Designer: Jordan Wilby Supervising Sound Editor: Lauren Stephens Reviewed on: Netflix Once again your resident unofficial superhero content reviewer is back after a brief hiatus. I’m coming back to you with a review of Marvel’s The Defenders. A Netflix exclusive series