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254 - The Sound of F1: The Movie

Dolby — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:01:00 +0000

When director Joe Kosinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer set out to make “F1,” their goal was to create the most authentic Formula One film ever made. Recorded in person at Skywalker Sound, this episode features the sound team behind the film, who share how they brought that vision to life. They discuss the extraordinary lengths they went to in order to craft a visceral, true-to-life experience for racing fans and everyday viewers alike — while also highlighting the invaluable support they received from the production and the film’s director, Joe Kosinski.

“I would say Joe is the grand master at giving us these opportunities [to succeed]. God bless him, because he gets it. He knows you can’t just say, ‘I want this to be an authentic Formula One movie — figure it out.’ He was like, ‘We’re going to start early. We’re going to give you whatever resources you need. And everything is going to be 100% perfect.’ And he’s not like, ‘This has to be perfect.’ It’s just, ‘We’re going to do this together. What do you need? I’m going to help you. Let’s get going.’”

—Al Nelson, Supervising Sound Editor, “F1”

Joining today’s conversation:

- Al Nelson – Supervising sound editor/sound designer

- Juan Peralta – Re-recording mixer

- Gary Rizzo – Re-recording mixer

- Gwendolyn Yates Whittle – Supervising sound editor

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109 Mike Fitzgerald - Production Sound Mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Mike Fitzgerald is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder combined with the Sound Devices SL-2. He also uses two Lectrosonics DSR4 receivers and Lectrosonics SMQV and SMWB transmitters. Mike uses Sanken COS-11D lav mics. For timecode, the Denecke JB-1 are his choice for sync boxes. When wiring talent, Mike likes the Viviana Super Dots and Extreme Moleskin for expendables. On the boom pole, he use the Schoeps CMC641 and CMIT5u mics, as well as the Sennheiser MKH-416. And he recently got a Blackbird audio cart. For more information, check out https://boommikefitz.com/

Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

Episode 41 - Oliver Menadue

Ben Reichstein — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Oliver Menadue is a UK based sound artist, and creater of the youtube channel Rare Finds Sound Design. Ollie takes his viewers along on his field recording adventures capturing the world one sound at a time through advanced recording techniques and self made microphones. He also crafts those sounds into sound effect packets, sharing his passion for sonic exploration with the broader creative community. Join on this episode as we talk about field recording, creative sonic creation, and getting started as a field recordist.

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315 - Sound Effects Field Recording Round Table

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

While in Los Angeles I was able to get 3 of the cities busiest sound effects recordists together, in the same room. We had a talk about their careers and some of their adventures in capturing the sounds for Hollywood's biggest films. John Paul Fasal, Charlie Campagna & Eric Potter have recorded jets, race cars, and many more iconic sounds! They discuss how they approach different projects, what their responsibilities are and how things have changed over the years. We also announce Tonebenders' is collecting Listener Field Recording Stories, for an upcoming episode. So dig out your favourite recordings and tell us the stories behind them. Full Details on how to participate at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ Also Don't forget about Tonebenders London Soul Design Meet-up, coming up on August 24th, at The Crown and Two Chairmen in Soho. Full Details at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-sound-design-meet-up/ SPONSORS: The Cargo Cult’s Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To Learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to www.thecargocult.nz , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial. Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for. Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming. If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Head over to https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/315-sound-effects-field-recording-round-table/ Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

315 - Sound Effects Field Recording Round Table

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

While in Los Angeles I was able to get 3 of the city's busiest sound effects recordists together, in the same room. We had a talk about their careers and some of their adventures in capturing the sounds for Hollywood's biggest films. John Paul Fasal, Charlie Campagna & Eric Potter have recorded jets, race cars, and many more iconic sounds! They discuss how they approach different projects, what their responsibilities are and how things have changed over the years. We also announce Tonebenders' is collecting Listener Field Recording Stories, for an upcoming episode. So dig out your favourite recordings and tell us the stories behind them. Full Details on how to participate at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/field-recording-story-submissions/ Also Don't forget about Tonebenders London Soul Design Meet-up, coming up on August 24th, at The Crown and Two Chairmen in Soho. Full Details at https://tonebenderspodcast.com/tonebenders-sound-design-meet-up/ SPONSORS: The Cargo Cult’s Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To Learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to www.thecargocult.nz , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial. Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for. Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming. If you are interested in field recording, you should know about the O-Mini P48 and the brand new O-Mini PIP miniature omni-directional electret microphones. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are also extremely affordable. At $150us for the P48 & $130 for the PIP, they offer a lot of value for a stereo matched pair. Head over to https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store to learn more. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/315-sound-effects-field-recording-round-table/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

253 - The Music of Elio with Composer Rob Simonsen

Dolby — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Composer Rob Simonsen joins guest host Jon Burlingame to discuss his sweeping and emotionally rich score for Pixar’s “Elio.” The composer shares how he approached scoring the story of a young boy making first contact with aliens, weaving together emotional warmth, cosmic wonder, and a sense of fun. He also discusses how Dolby Atmos® helped shape the immersive quality of the soundtrack, after being a bit of a skeptic of the technology at first.

“Scott Michael Smith, who recorded and mixed the score, said early on that we were going to record in Atmos, and that's really the way to do it… I have to admit, I was a little like, ‘eh, do we need to do Atmos? I don't know.’ And then Scott played me some Atmos files… and again, I am not being paid to say this. I was literally blown away… It gave me chills. I mean, I'm not sure what witchcraft is going on to make it as kind of amazing as it is, but I was really sold.”

—Rob Simonsen, Composer, “Elio”

Be sure to check out “Elio,” now in theaters and Dolby Cinemas®, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos®.

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314 – MPSE Presents: House Of The Dragon

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

House Of The Dragon is one of the biggest shows on TV and the sound of the show is one of the big reasons for that success. Al Sirkett (Re-Recording Mixer/Supervising Sound Editor), Barnaby Smyth (Foley Artist /Foley Supervisor), Ruth Knight (Sound Editor) and Doug Cooper (Re-Recording Mixer) joined me for an in-person interview to talk about the immense challenge of building the world of Westeros through sound. They also discuss the many different kinds of fire recordings they used, and some keys scenes including The Battle of Rook's Rest, The Red Sowing and Blood and Cheese's mission. Big thanks to the Motion Picture Sound Editors, for sponsoring this series of episodes featuring the interviews I did while in England. To learn more about the Motion Picture Sound Editors, you can go to https://www.mpse.org. They are doing great work to support and advocate for sound editors all around the world. SPONSOR: The Cargo Cult’s Matchbox 2 is a change management tool that is invaluable when doing comforms. It reveals the differences, reports on the damage, and then re-times your sound mix, saving you incalculable amounts of time. To Learn all about the new features in Matchbox 2, head over to https://www.thecargocult.nz , to learn more about Matchbox 2 and pulldown the free 15 day trial. Matchbox 2 is exactly what you have been waiting for. Spend your time being creative and let Matchbox handle the conforming. Episode Notes:  https://tonebenderspodcast.com/314-mpse-presents-house-of-the-dragon/ Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Sound Off: Siren Calls, Medical Melodies & Missing Frequencies

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Twenty Thousand Hertz is proud to present the first short story collection from our Sound Off competition, featuring six bite-sized pieces written and produced entirely by our listeners. From the dawn of recording to the sonic secrets of thunder, from mythic sirens to melodic medicine, this Bronze Collection offers a first taste of the breadth and originality of these incredible stories.

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251 - Making Black Mirror: “USS Callister: Into Infinity”

Dolby — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000

NOTE: This interview contains spoilers from both Black Mirror: “USS Callister” episodes.

Join us as we boldly go behind the scenes of Black Mirror: “USS Callister: Into Infinity,” with the creative team behind the episode. In this panel, the director, composer, supervising sound editor, and VFX supervisor share how they brought the nightmarish galaxy of Robert Daly back to life with bold visuals, cinematic music, and immersive sound, as well as the reasons why this became the very first Black Mirror sequel ever.

“It's really tricky when you come back and do a sequel of something. None of us wanted to work on something that was going to be any lesser than the original. And the original is… speaking for myself… the closest thing to a perfect episode. It has such a great beginning, middle and end. And it has such a great conclusion, it feels so wrapped up. Yet it's still a great launching point into a whole new recognizable world. But it's its own IP. And so I always knew that it had the potential to be a series or a sequel. I knew that I wanted to explore these characters in that world even further.”

—Toby Haynes, Director, Black Mirror: “USS Callister: Into Infinity”

Joining today’s conversation:

- Toby Haynes - Director

- Tom Jenkins - Supervising Sound Editor

- James MacLachlan - VFX Supervisor

- Daniel Pemberton - Composer

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312 - The Pitt

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hospitals are really hard to create sound design for. The walla and general soundscape of a hospital is very different than any other location, because they are dense but not necessarily loud. Plus there are lots of medical machines that need to be accounted for. In the new HBO emergency room drama, The Pitt, this challenge is amplified as the show takes place entirely inside an especially intense ER. Supervising Sound Editor Bryan Parker and Re-Recording Mixers Ed Carr & Todd Grace, tell us how they used the sounds of The PItt to increase the tension, emotions and payoffs..... all with almost no score in the series. No detail was left to chance, as a map of the fictional emergency room was used extensively by the sound team, to motivate panning and what kind of sounds are heard by the audience. The use of sound design to draw you into the story is one of The PItt's greatest triumphs. SPONSORS: Check out one of Sound Ideas latest libraries The General HD vol 6, which brings over 4000 new effects, to add to your arsenal of sounds: from the deepest depths of the ocean, to the highest peaks of mountains and well beyond. Whatever the mood or circumstance, General HD 6 will cover it. This new library comes with rich metadata in UCS format, and is available in 24bit 96k resolution. Head over to https://www.sound-ideas.com/Product/2465/General-HD-6-Sound-Effects-Collection to learn more. The Soundminer Database Companion, or SMDBC, is an amazing App that is extremely easy to use. SMDBC simply cleans up your Soundminer Databases, saving you time and effort on all your future searches. Simple as that. It does not erase anything from your drives, unless you want it to. You can learn everything it can do by heading over to https://smdbc.com While there you can get 10% off your purchase, by using the discount code: TONEBENDERS Episode Notes:  https://tonebenderspodcast.com/312-the-pitt/ Podcast Homepage:  https://tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

250 - Netflix FYSEE Sonic Showcase 2025

Dolby — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Recorded live at Netflix HQ in Hollywood, this special FYSEE panel brings together the visionary sound teams behind four standout Netflix titles. This conversation explores how these sound artists crafted the unique sonic identities of each project and reveal how they worked with their directors, showrunners, and creators to craft the perfect balance of emotion, tension, and, of course, storytelling.

Panelists include:

- James Drake — Supervising Sound Editor, “Adolescence”

- Wylie Stateman — Sound Designer, “American Primeval”

- Anne Jimkes-Root — Co-Supervising Sound Editor and Music Editor, “American Primeval”

- Brad North — Supervising Sound Editor, “Love, Death + Robots,” Volume 4

- Drew Webster — Re-recording Mixer, “Rebel Ridge”

Be sure to check out each of these titles now streaming on Netflix, in Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® —

Adolescence

American Primeval

Love, Death + Robots, Volume 4

Rebel Ridge

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108 Alan Harris - Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of Orlando, Florida

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Alan Harris is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices MixPre-10T mixer/recorder. Alan also uses Zaxcom QRX200 wireless receivers and Zaxcom transmitters. He likes the DPA 4063 lav mics and also the Sanken COS11 lavs. For the boom pole, he likes the Sanken CS-3e shotgun mic and the Sennheiser MKH-50 mic. For timecode, Alan uses Tentacle Sync timecode boxes. Alan is also a big fan of Ktek products like their boom poles, bags and harnesses. Alan is currently on staff at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

Each episode of the Location Sound Podcast, we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

311 - The Sound Legacy of The John Wick Films

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

With "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina" hitting theatres, it is a good time to talk to the sound team that, for some, have been working on the John Wick films for over a decade. Supervising Sound Editor Mark Stoeckinger, Re-Recording Mixers Andy Koyama & Casey Genton and Sound Designer Luke Gibleon discuss designing massive gun sfx, the challenge of each film getting bigger that the last, their relationship with the franchise's directors and how they find ways to make room for the huge music and sound effects that give the John Wick films their signature sound. SPONSORS: Sound Ideas Annual Memberships put Sound Ideas’ full range of over 600,000 sound effects, music tracks, and production elements at your fingertips with three tiers to choose from based on your Sound Design needs. The Creator’s Access Plan is perfect for the independent creator working on a smaller scale, looking for high-quality sound options at a great price. With up to 100 Downloads, you’ll enjoy significant savings compared to buying individual sounds, and have free rein over Sound Ideas’ extensive collection. Go to https://www.sound-ideas.com/Collection/105/Memberships/0/2 and use the promo code TONEBENDERS50 for 50% off of any Sound Ideas’ Annual Membership, to amplify your future productions. The O-MINI Microphone is a miniature omnidirectional electret microphone. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are extremely affordable. At $150 American for a stereo matched pair, they offer a lot of value. Check it out at https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store/omini If you are in The Toronto area on June 13th, come out to the Back To The Future Screening screening with one of the original sound editors, Scott Hecker, in attendance for a Q&A about how they came up with all the iconic sounds in this classic film. If you are interested in going to this screening, to see a great film and find out what being a MPSE member is all about, go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-celebrates-back-to-the-futures-40th-anniversary-tickets-1258511534879?aff=oddtdtcreator to claim your ticket. Use the Code “VFFTONEBENDERS” for your free tickets. Episode Notes:  https://tonebenderspodcast.com/311-the-sound-legacy-of-the-john-wick-films/ Podcast Homepage: https://www.tonebenderspodcast.com    This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

249 - The Cinematography of The Studio

Dolby — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Director of Photography Adam Newport-Berra joins us to discuss his incredible work on “The Studio,” the hilarious behind-the-scenes satire now streaming on Apple TV+. The cinematographer shares how he helped co-creators Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg pull off the show’s bold cinematic concept: shooting nearly every scene as a continuous long take. Join us as we go behind the camera on episode two, “The Oner,” a technical and comedic marvel executed as one uninterrupted 25-minute shot. Newport-Berra details the challenges of capturing ensemble performances, navigating comedic timing, and using cinematography to enhance the absurdity of Hollywood.

“I think one thing I really learned on this show is to just never say no... Seth and Evan really supported me and believed in me... and it created an environment where it was almost impossible to say no, because we were so creative that we were always able to come up with a solution.”

—Adam Newport-Berra, Director of Photography, “The Studio”

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Ep47 - Black Mirror- USS Callister Into Infinity - Stuart Piggott, James Ridgway and Tom Jenkins

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:37:54 +0000

Stuart Piggott AMPS Production Sound, James Ridgway Re-Recording Mixer and Tom Jenkins Supervising Sound talk with Martyn Harries AMPS about the sound on Black Mirror, USS Callister and about their work and the industry in general

248 - The Cinematography of Severance

Dolby — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:01:00 +0000

This week we return to the stunning visual world of “Severance,” the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ series from creator Dan Erickson and director Ben Stiller. Cinematographer and fellow director Jessica Lee Gagné joins us to discuss her work on the show’s second season, including how she crafted the eerie, sterile look of Lumon Industries and expanded the visual palette in new, unexpected ways. Jessica discusses her collaborative relationship with the creative team, the emotional and psychological subtext behind the framing, and how film was used to deepen the surreal, dreamlike atmosphere of the important flashbacks in episode 7, which she directed.

“Life never looks more real and emotional than it does on film. Like it just has that texture... and I’m like, well, I feel that that makes so much sense with this world.”

—Jessica Lee Gagné, Director of Photographer and Director, “Severance”

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Episode 117 Jeremy Dalton (Reality Check)

Thu, 29 May 2025 11:58:01 +0000

We’re excited to announce the fourth instalment of the Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series. As always, the sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. We’ll be providing video demonstrations, spatial audio playback and an exclusive opportunity to interact with our expert guests. We proudly present our expert guest from Nomono, the lead audio engineer and head of content – Ruben Åeng. Nomono is a portable spatial audio recording system paired with a powerful cloud-based processing for content creators with different needs. In this session, we’ll cover recording location sound and dialogue in 3D, post-production and authoring using the Nonomo spatial sound recorder and software.https://nomono.co/spatial-audio-with-nomono Event Sign Up Page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immersive-audio-podcast-masterclass-with-nomono-tickets-1380221251919?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2Anw21xq%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTI1NjY0NDU5OS4xNzQ4MjM5MTEz%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AczE3NDgyMzkxMTIkbzEkZzAkdDE3NDgyMzkxMTIkajAkbDAkaDAkZGVFYVFBcHloN1ByRkNYcmpneTAxZkxibmU2WHBxNXlwYXc How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the author of Reality Check, advisor to FOV Ventures, and a global speaker on the subject of innovation and business – Jeremy Dalton, from London, UK. In this episode, we discuss the emerging technology and convergence between XR and AI, along with its impact on the creative industries. This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. For extended show notes and more information on this episode go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com

310 - MPSE Presents: Dialog Editors Roundtable V2

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I was able to get 4 busy dialog editors all in a room together, to discuss the highs and lows of working on dialog for films, series and games. They talk about the tools they use, the road blocks they regularly encounter and the ways they use problem solving and creativity to get clean dialog tracks for each project they work on. Sophie Mapplebeck, Louise Burton, Robbie Mann & Michael Maroussas share their experiences working on everything from blockbuster films, AAA games and prestige series. Big “thanks” to the Motion Picture Sound Editors, for sponsoring this series of episodes featuring the interviews I did while in England. To learn more about the Motion Picture Sound Editors, you can go to www.MPSE.org. They are doing great work to support and advocate for sound editors around the world. If you are in The Toronto area on June 13th, come out to the Back To The Future Screening screening with one of the original sound editors, Scott Hecker, in attendance for a Q&A about how they came up with all the iconic sounds in this classic film. If you are interested in going to this screening, to see a great film and find out what being a MPSE member is all about, go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-celebrates-back-to-the-futures-40th-anniversary-tickets-1258511534879?aff=oddtdtcreator to claim your ticket. Use the Code "VFFTONEBENDERS" for your free tickets. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/310-mpse-presents-dialog-editors-roundtable-v2/  Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com  This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

I interviewed 5 other Dallas Taylors and things got weird

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Your name isn’t just a label. It’s a signal to everyone who meets you, filled with meaning that you may not fully understand. In this story, Dallas revisits one of the most surreal experiences of his life: tracking down five other people who share his exact name. What follows is a surprising look at identity, coincidence, and the curious ways that our names shape our lives. Featuring name expert Laura Wattenberg and six Dallas Taylors.

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247 - The Sound of Severance

Dolby — Tue, 27 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

NOTE: This episode contains SPOILERS from the second season and season finale of Severance.

Today we let Kier guide us into the extraordinary sound work of season two of "Severance," the hit Apple TV+ series from creator Dan Erickson and director Ben Stiller. Focusing on the groundbreaking storytelling of episodes 207 and 210, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording Mixer Jacob Ribicoff, Re-recording Mixer Bob Chefalas, and David Schwartz (the Production Sound Mixer on those two episodes), break down how they crafted the show’s eerie, minimalist sonic landscape. They explore everything from the show’s surreal dreamlike ambiences and rhythmic sound/music interplay, to that unforgettable marching band sequence in the season finale.

“One of the primary objectives, according to Ben [Stiller], was that Lumon should be a quiet place, a place with the air sucked out of it… I thought, wouldn't that be really interesting to create room tones out of breathing, out of breath, and actually just fold those in and mix those in with normal room tones? So there's kind of some animal breath and some human breath in there — like, very long… just a breath that just goes on for an entire scene.”

—Jacob Ribicoff, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, and Re-recording Mixer, “Severance”

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Episode 40 - John Gale

Ben Reichstein — Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

John Gale is the head of audio at Creative Technology Island and the front of house engineer for the iconic artist Björk. John has enjoyed two decades of an audio career that spans across live, studio, and post production sound. He has worked with highlighted artists like Brit Award winner Björk, the five time Grammy Award winner Amy Winehouse, and double Mercury winner PJ Harvey. John has an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about the audio world that he shares with us in this episode!

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309 - The Mix Team For Arcane Season 2

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Penny Harold and Andy Lange tell us about their work as the re-recording mixers, on Season 2 of the hit Netflix animated series, Arcane. This is a show with intense dialog, massive sound design, soaring songs, and a bombastic score. Wranglng all of these elements into a cohesive whole, was a fun challenge. Arcane's groundbreaking artwork and visual style, made it a tall order to match that level with the series' soundscape. Penny and Andy discuss their workflows, how they work as a team on the mix stage and the importance of finding the perfect compressor! SPONSORS: Sound Ideas Annual Memberships put Sound Ideas’ full range of over 600,000 sound effects, music tracks, and production elements at your fingertips with three tiers to choose from based on your Sound Design needs. The Creator’s Access Plan is perfect for the independent creator working on a smaller scale, looking for high-quality sound options at a great price. With up to 100 Downloads, you’ll enjoy significant savings compared to buying individual sounds, and have free rein over Sound Ideas’ extensive collection. Go to www.sound-ideas.com/Collection/105/Memberships/0/2 and use the promo code TONEBENDERS50 for 50% off of any Sound Ideas’ Annual Membership, to amplify your future productions. The O-MINI Microphone is a miniature omnidirectional electret microphone. Each one is hand made by Chris Trevino, a practicing field recordist, and a really engaged member of the sound community. He puts a lot of work into making and testing each mic to ensure they live up to his high standards. They are ultra-sonic capable, which makes manipulating your recordings with them a lot of fun. They are extremely affordable. At $150 American for a stereo matched pair, they offer a lot of value. Check it out at https://www.chrisatrevino.com/store/omini  Episode Notes:  https://tonebenderspodcast.com/309-the-mixing-team-for-arcane-season-2/ Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com  This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

How to Freelance in 2025 with Jamie Brindle

Wed, 21 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

#87: My guest today is Jamie Brindle, who’s actually our first ever non-audio guest for the podcast! Some of you may already be familiar with Jamie and his work on social media, where he helps out freelancers across all industries, focusing on aspects around pricing, dealing with client pushback, finding quality clients, and much more.

In this episode, Jamie and I talk about the skills, mindsets, and experiences that freelancers need to develop to make sure that their career in audio thrives.

Find Jamie here:

Website: https://jamiebrindle.io/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiebrindle/

And if you're interested in making music and sound for games, I have a newsletter and free courses that will get you started, and help you find paying work in games. Just go to http://www.bit.ly/soundbizpod

246 - Mixing Audio at Telemundo with JC Aguila

Dolby — Tue, 20 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Legendary sound mixer JC Aguila joins us at Telemundo’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Miami. With nearly 30 years at the network, JC has played a key role in Telemundo’s rise as one of the leading Spanish-language broadcasters in the United States. In this wide-ranging discussion, he reflects on his journey from mixing his first live show at age 14 in Cuba to becoming Network Audio Technical Manager at Telemundo—working across everything from award-winning news coverage to live telenovelas, entertainment programming, and global sporting events.

To experience some of JC’s work, tune into virtually any live broadcast on Telemundo.

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308 - MPSE Presents: Finding A Film's Sonic Voice With Johnnie Burn & Paul Davies

Sat, 17 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

While in London, Tonebenders was invited to Wave Studios in Soho, to talk to Johnnie Burn and Paul Davies. I brought them together, to talk about their varied approaches to finding the "sonic voice" of each project they work on. They discuss the importance of a good relationship with a director, spotting sessions, pouring over a script well in advance, identifying the ambitions of a film and lots more. SPONSOR: Big "thanks" to the Motion Picture Sound Editors, for sponsoring this series of episodes featuring the interviews I did while in England. To learn more about the Motion Picture Sound Editors, you can go to www.MPSE.org. They are doing great work to support and advocate for sound editors around the world. If you are in The Toronto area on June 13th, come out to the Back To The Future Screening screening with one of the original sound editors, Scott Hecker, in attendance for a Q&A about how they came up with all the iconic sounds in this classic film. If you are interested in going to this screening, to see a great film and find out what being a MPSE member is all about, go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vff-mpse-celebrates-back-to-the-futures-40th-anniversary-tickets-1258511534879?aff=oddtdtcreator to claim your ticket. Use the Code "VFFTONEBENDERS" for your free tickets. Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/308-mpse-presents-finding-a-films-sonic-voice-with-johnnie-burn-amp-paul-davies/  Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com  This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

107 Halter Technical with Doc Justice

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:14:00 +0000

Doc Justice is CEO and owner of Halter Technical. His company’s products are used on-sets all over the world. The Elite Monitor and Scene Monitor headphones are built for creative pros but durable enough for the rigors of set life. The Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System is the world’s smallest rechargeable Bluetooth earbud with crystal clear audio and no hiss. Tired of the usual IFB surveillance earpiece? Peeko is the smallest, lightest IFB headset available today. With a 5 millimeter earbud and the thinnest transparent cable in the world, it becomes nearly invisible to the eye. And finally, Wildtrax Recording Engine is the multitrack recording platform for sound mixers in TV, film, broadcast and live production. For more information on these products, check out https://www.haltertechnical.com/

Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

245 - The Sound of Andor Season 2

Dolby — Thu, 15 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer, and Sound Designer Mixer David Acord and Supervising Sound Editor and Dialogue & ADR Supervisor Margit Pfeiffer join us to discuss the powerful, visceral sound of the final season of "Andor." As one of the darkest and most grounded series in the Star Wars galaxy, "Andor" features a deeply cinematic soundscape — ranging from brutal hand-to-hand combat to haunting silence, immersive crowd scenes, and intentionally fuzzy radio transmissions. David and Margit break down their collaborative process, the evolution of the sonic language across the series, and how they used Dolby Atmos® to bring audiences even deeper into the world of espionage, rebellion, and sacrifice.

“We want to make sure that the audience feels the threat and the danger of these weapons. The impact of those weapons has to be violent… A laser whiz by has to strike fear.”

—David Acord, Supervising Sound Editor, Re-recording Mixer, and Sound Designer, "Andor"

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Mix Notes: Dumb Farts, Alien Crickets & Junkyard Instruments

Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Behind every incredible sound in a movie or TV show is a creative person with a unique story. In this episode, Dallas heads to the legendary Sony Pictures lot during Mix Magazine’s “Sound for Film & TV” event, and invites Hollywood’s sound pros to share their wildest, weirdest, and most heartfelt sonic stories. The result is a grab bag of eye opening tales that span a World War II reverb, otherworldly insects, famous fart sounds, and an awkward encounter with a famous director. Featuring Jesse Herrera, Daniel Colman, Steve Bucino, Jeremy Siegel, Alan Meyerson, and Nathaniel Smith.

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Episode B3 - Two Year Anniversary

Ben Reichstein — Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Happy two year anniversary and thank you for listening!

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Building the Blueprint of Game Audio with Alexander Brandon

Wed, 07 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000

#86: My guest today is Alexander Brandon, a game audio designer based out of Seattle, Washington. He has had an incredibly diverse and impactful career, starting off in the early ages of game audio working on projects like Unreal, Thief, and Deus Ex. He also contributed to projects such as Skyrim, Job Simulator, and so so many others.

In this episode, we dive deep into Alexander’s initial start in game audio, and how he got started in the field before it was considered “cool”, his views on starting and building a business as an artist, how he transitioned from working on games to eventually leading teams, and so much more.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-brandon-b84272/

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244 - Doechii’s Alligator Bites Never Heal in Dolby Atmos

Dolby — Tue, 06 May 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Mix engineer and recording engineer Jayda Love, along with Dolby Atmos® mix engineer Juan Razuri, join guest host Ben Givarz to discuss their work on Doechii’s Grammy®-winning mixtape, “Alligator Bites Never Heal,” which took home Best Rap Album at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards® and earned nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best New Artist. In this episode, Jayda and Juan break down their creative process — from initial recording sessions in Los Angeles to the immersive final mixes in Dolby Atmos.

“A lot of the vocal production stuff — as a recording engineer — I'll help with layering and blending. That's a big thing for her. But a lot of the time, in terms of volume and placement and stuff, she's very hands-on. She'll be like, ‘I need those higher.’ And naturally, as an engineer, ‘I'm like, these are a little too loud.’ But then I'll finally get an ear break or hear it take a step back and I'm like, ‘oh, she's very particular about this stuff, especially the presence of her voice.’ And so I can definitely credit a lot of that to her.”

—Jayda Love, Mix Engineer, “Alligator Bites Never Heal” by Doechii

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The Deaf Composer: How Beethoven wrote music he couldn’t hear

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:34:00 +0000

What happens when one of history’s greatest composers begins to lose the very sense he relies on most? In this episode, we explore how Ludwig van Beethoven continued to create groundbreaking music even as his world fell into silence. Along the way, we uncover the myths, inventions, and raw determination that fueled Beethoven’s defiant creativity, and hear how his lifelong struggles are reflected in his music. Featuring musicologist Laura Tunbridge, author of Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces.

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243 - The Sound of Star Wars Outlaws

Dolby — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Guest host Alistair Hirst returns to Dolby Creator Talks to speak with the audio team behind "Star Wars Outlaws," one of the most successful games of last year. Developed by Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, the title delivers a rich, cinematic gameplay experience — thanks to its immersive sound design and dynamic score. Recently nominated for a BAFTA in Audio Achievement, the team shares how they built the game’s soundscape from the ground up, mixing original Star Wars recordings with new field material to create unique environments, iconic weapons, and vehicles. They also explain how Dolby Atmos® was used to deepen the spatial realism — from starships above to rain on rooftops — and how their creative approach to sound design gave the game its gritty, signature edge.

“First and foremost, we landed on three main pillars... The first of them being a cinematic experience... We really wanted to tell a story using audio... The second was making it a true and authentic Star Wars experience... And finally, we coined the phrase we call the scoundrel sound... It’s about keeping the grit from the original trilogy, but also updating the sounds to make them sound fresh and new.”

—Simon Koudriavtsev, Audio Director, "Star Wars Outlaws"

Joining today’s conversation from Massive Entertainment:

- Simon Koudriavtsev - Audio Director

- Jacob Coles - Lead Audio Designer

- Martin Weissberg - Principal Audio Designer

- Simon Siegfried Klar - Senior Audio Designer

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Episode 39 - Ross Tregenza

Ben Reichstein — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Field and Foley my guest is Ross Tregenza, a BAFTA nominated video game composer and sound designer. With an incredible portfolio that includes Helldivers 2, Cyberpunk 2077, DEATHLOOP, and the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Ross' work has helped to shape the sound of countless iconic games!

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307 - Recent Books About Sound

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I love a good book about sound design or other aspects of the audio post industry. Think of this episode as a summer reading guide for the audio nerd. The authors of 3 recent publications about sound, get together to talk about their books, how they decided to write them and how to best use them as resources. Emi Paternostro talks about his book "The Pro Tools Post-Audio Cookbook", Gina Zdanowicz discusses "The Game Audio Strategy Guide" that she co-wrote (with Spencer Bambrick) and both Andrew Knight-Hill & Emma Margetson are here representing their book "Art of Sound: Creativity in Film Sound and Electroacoustic Music" SPONSOR: Sound Ideas Annual Memberships put Sound Ideas’ full range of over 600,000 sound effects, music tracks, and production elements at your fingertips with three tiers to choose from based on your Sound Design needs. The Creator’s Access Plan is perfect for the independent creator working on a smaller scale, looking for high-quality sound options at a great price. With up to 100 Downloads, you’ll enjoy significant savings compared to buying individual sounds, and have free rein over Sound Ideas’ extensive collection. Go to www.sound-ideas.com/Collection/105/Memberships/0/2 and use the promo code TONEBENDERS50 for 50% off of any Sound Ideas’ Annual Membership, to amplify your future productions.  Episode Notes:  https://tonebenderspodcast.com/307-recent-books-about-sound/ Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

306 - Music Supervisors

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

After over 300 episodes talking mostly to sound editors and re-recording mixers, let's get to know what the people we work in parallel with, are going through in their gigs. Tim talks to two successful music supervisors, Jody Colero and Michael Perlmutter, about the trials and road blocks that they encounter overseeing the music in high end series & films. They discuss how important a good music editor is, important ways they can save the post production process time and money and why it is important to get picture editors clearable music early on. Plus, the perils of people hoping they can get an expensive song on the cheap, because their brother's, best friend's, wife used to date the bass player from the band. Spoiler alert: it rarely actually works out. SPONSOR: Sound Ideas Annual Memberships put Sound Ideas’ full range of over 600,000 sound effects, music tracks, and production elements at your fingertips with three tiers to choose from based on your Sound Design needs. The Creator’s Access Plan is perfect for the independent creator working on a smaller scale, looking for high-quality sound options at a great price. With up to 100 Downloads, you’ll enjoy significant savings compared to buying individual sounds, and have free rein over Sound Ideas’ extensive collection. Go to www.sound-ideas.com/Collection/105/Memberships/0/2 and use the promo code TONEBENDERS50 for 50% off of any Sound Ideas’ Annual Membership, to amplify your future productions.  Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/306-music-supervisors/   Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead

Building a Career in New Age Music with Radhika Vekaria

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

#85: My guest today is Radhika Vekaria, a musician and recording artist born in the UK and based out of Los Angeles. Radhika is known for creating the album WARRIORS OF LIGHT, which was recently nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age Ambient and Chant category.

In this episode, we dive deep into Radhika’s Indian music upbringing, how she became a mantra-based artist in the first place, the challenges she faced as she transitioned from writing music under pseudonyms to finally writing under her own name, and so much more.

Find Radhika here:

Website: https://www.radhikavekaria.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radhikavekaria_

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/radhikavekaria

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Ep46 - AMPS Awards - Ellie Williams - Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough and Earthsounds

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:26 +0000

Paul Paragon AMPS in conversation with Sound Recordist Ellie Williams AMPS - Recognised for her work on Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough - winner of the 2025 AMPS award for sound in a factual film. Recorded by Martyn Harries AMPS and Richard Thomas AMPS Edited and Mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth Post Production

Ep45 - AMPS Awards - Brian Armstrong - Shogun

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:12 +0000

Payam Hosseinian AMPS in conversation with Drama Sound Nominee Brian Armstrong Supervising Sound Editor on Shogun. This episode was recorded at the 2025 AMPS Awards at the University of Greenwich. Recorded by Richard Thomas AMPS Edited and mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth post Production

Episode 116 Fränk Zimmer (Sounding Future)

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:33:33 +0000

We’re excited to announce the third instalment of the Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series. As always, the sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. We’ll be providing video demonstrations, spatial audio playback and an exclusive opportunity to interact with our expert guests. We proudly present our guests from Amadeus, the Co-Founder and CEO - Fabio Kaiser, and the Co-Founder and CTO - Volker Werner. Amadeus developed solutions for acoustic enhancement for live music and speech in multi-purpose venues, concert halls or theatres. Amadeus Immersive Audio provides 3D sound source spatialisation and rendering with accurate localisation and envelopment for indoor and outdoor venues. amadeus-acoustics.com/ In this session, we’ll do a deep dive into the science of active acoustics and cover tools and workflows featuring the newly released ART platform. Event Sign Up Page www.eventbrite.com/e/immersive-aud…ganizer-profile How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the media artist, curator, and founder of the Sounding Future – Fränk Zimmer from Graz, Austria.In this episode, we bring the spotlight on Sounding Future, a music streaming service in spatial audio, along with an online platform aimed at providing educational resources for the 3D sound and composer community. This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. For extended show notes and more information on this episode go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com

242 - Cinema of Empathy, hosted by Carlos López Estrada

Dolby — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Filmmaker Carlos López Estrada hosts a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with five acclaimed artists about the power of storytelling to foster compassion, connection, and empathy.

Joining the discussion:

- Andrew Ahn – Filmmaker (“Fire Island,” “Driveways”)

- Patricia Cardoso – Filmmaker (“Real Women Have Curves”)

- Marcus Gardley – Screenwriter, Playwright (“The Color Purple”)

- Qui Nguyen – Filmmaker, Screenwriter (“Raya and the Last Dragon”)

- Sean Wang – Filmmaker (“Dìdi,” “Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó”)

This is another installment of our ongoing “Satellite Sessions” series, which we’re bringing to you in partnership with Antigravity Academy and the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment.

Follow @antigravityacademy and @capeusa for more information on even more upcoming panels.

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The Sonic Brand Makeover We Didn’t Know We Needed

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

After 10 years and 400 episodes, our friends at Switched on Pop decided it was finally time to revamp their outdated theme song. In this episode, they take us inside the chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly emotional process of making a new one. Along the way, they get brutally honest feedback from top music critics, craft over a hundred layers of swirling synths and cinematic sound effects, and even get some sonic strategy from our very own Dallas Taylor.

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CAS In Conversation Ep.16 | Sherry Klein CAS with Karol Urban CAS

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:26:06 +0000

In Conversation, Ep.16 | Two-time Emmy and CAS-nominated Re-recording Mixer Sherry Klein CAS shares her journey of breaking through barriers in her over 40-year career—from musician to live sound engineer, then to record engineer, and finally to re-record mixer. Her credits include Burn Notice, Queen of the South, New Amsterdam, Bull, Sons of Anarchy, and The Shield. This interview was conducted by Karol Urban CAS MPSE and recorded in Los Angeles, CA. Total Running Time: 00:59

305 - Becoming Led Zeppelin

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

For the film Becoming Led Zeppelin, a documentary about the formative years of the group, the sound of the band was one of the most important elements. Supervising Sound Editor Nick Bergh had to figure out how to get the best possible audio quality from source material that was over half a century old. From tracking down quarter inch tapes in Australia, to finding the perfect pressings of albums, and having the National Archives hand deliver historical recordings, extraordinary efforts were given to make everything in the film sound it's authentic best. Nick tells us about how he personally did all the audio transfers, how he dealt with mostly mono material for use in an IMAX mix and lots more. SPONSOR: Sound Ideas Annual Memberships put Sound Ideas’ full range of over 600,000 sound effects, music tracks, and production elements at your fingertips with three tiers to choose from based on your Sound Design needs. The Creator’s Access Plan is perfect for the independent creator working on a smaller scale, looking for high-quality sound options at a great price. With up to 100 Downloads, you’ll enjoy significant savings compared to buying individual sounds, and have free rein over Sound Ideas’ extensive collection. Go to www.sound-ideas.com/Collection/105/Memberships/0/2 and use the promo code TONEBENDERS50 for 50% off of any Sound Ideas’ Annual Membership, to amplify your future productions.  Episode Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/305-becoming-led-zeppelin/  Podcast Homepage: www.tonebenderspodcast.com   This episode is hosted by Timothy Muirhead.

The Business of Film Sound with Devendra Cleary

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

#84: My guest today is Devendra Cleary, a production sound mixer based in Los Angeles. He got his start working as a boom mic operator in college and eventually got his first big break working on the TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Since then, he’s worked on projects such as Firefly, Anchorman, Sex and the City, and, recently, Twisters and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

In this episode, we talk about a production sound mixer even does, how Devendra got started in film sound, how he grew his career after landing a big break project, his work on Twisters recording actors in huge windstorms, and so much more.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devendracleary

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Ep44 - Art of Sound - in conversation with Dr. Emma Margetson and Professor Andrew Knight-Hill

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this episode Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Professor Andrew Knight-Hill and Dr. Emma Margetson about their book “Art of Sound” - exploring creativity in sound with conversations between Film Sound practitioners and Electroacoustic Music composers. They talk about their work at the University of Greenwich and the interesting projects some of which can be experienced at the Amps Awards Events held at the university. LINKS: https://www.ahillav.co.uk/ http://emmamargetson.co.uk/ https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/andrew-hill https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/emma-margetson https://www.routledge.com/Art-of-Sound-Creativity-in-Film-Sound-and-Electroacoustic-Music/Knight-Hill-Margetson/p/book/9780367755881

Inside Apple: Sonic Accessibility

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If you want to know where the future of sound is headed, accessibility is a great place to look. And for decades, Apple has been leading the charge in accessible technology. In this episode, the Apple team breaks down the philosophy and craft behind their most impactful accessibility features. Along the way, we reveal how these innovations have transformed the way we interact with our devices, and could even lead to a revolution in hearing health. Featuring Sarah Herrlinger, Deidre Caldbeck, Ron Huang, and Eric Treski.

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Episode 115 Andrew Knight-Hill & Emma Margetson (University of Greenwich)

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

We’re excited to announce the third instalment of the Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series. As always, the sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. We’ll be providing video demonstrations, spatial audio playback and an exclusive opportunity to interact with our expert guests. We proudly present our guests from Amadeus, the Co-Founder and CEO - Fabio Kaiser, and the Co-Founder and CTO - Volker Werner. Amadeus developed solutions for acoustic enhancement for live music and speech in multi-purpose venues, concert halls or theatres. Amadeus Immersive Audio provides 3D sound source spatialisation and rendering with accurate localisation and envelopment for indoor and outdoor venues. https://amadeus-acoustics.com/ In this session, we’ll do a deep dive into the science of active acoustics and cover tools and workflows featuring the newly released ART platform. Event Sign Up Page https://www.eventbrite.com/e/immersive-audio-podcast-masterclass-with-amadeus-acoustics-tickets-1302082928089?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-share-source=organizer-profile&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the University of Greenwich Professor of Music and Sound Arts - Andrew Knight-Hill and the Acousmatic Composer and Sound Artist - Dr Emma Margetson from London, UK. We dive into the meaning and functions of creativity in spatial audio across genres and disciplines, and you’ll hear a virtual tour of the University of Greenwich sound and music department facilities. This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. For extended show notes and more information on this episode go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com immersiveaudiopodcast.com

241 - The Sound of Helldivers 2

Dolby — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Guest host Alistair Hirst returns to Dolby Creator Talks to sit down with the audio team behind "Helldivers 2," the hit third-person shooter from Arrowhead Game Studios. The game features a groundbreaking, immersive soundtrack which was recently nominated for a BAFTA in Audio Achievement. In this episode, the creative team breaks down how they crafted the game’s visceral soundscape—enhancing the gameplay with hard-hitting weapons, dynamic enemies, and a cinematic, larger-than-life mix. They also share how they utilized Dolby Atmos® to heighten the sense of immersion and verticality, from incoming projectiles to flying enemies.

“Words that came up quite a lot were: visceral… chaotic... fairly violent… over-the-top movie trailer style sound effects. Grounded where possible, but larger-than-life, in-your-face, [and] action-inspired.”

—Harvey Scott, Project Audio Director, "Helldivers 2"

Joining the discussion:

- Harvey Scott, Project Audio Director

- Juuso Tolonen, Project Lead Sound Designer

- Paola Velasquez, Senior Dialogue Designer

- Simon Gumbleton, Senior Technical Sound Design Supervisor

- Olliver Andersson, Sound Designer

Be sure to check out “Helldivers 2,” now available on Sony Playstation in Dolby Atmos.

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Episode 38 - Amelia Jones

Ben Reichstein — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Amelia Jones is an award winning vocalist, known for her crystal clear tone and emotionally rich performances. Her voice has been featured in award winning video games and productions like Hollow knight, Alan Wake 2, Visions, Eden, and one of my personal favorites, Slay the Princess. Based in Bristol, she continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her passion for contemporary music and her storytelling through sound!

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