WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SOUND?

Field Recording, Research, Sound Design

Talwynn Railway recording in Wales (2013) It really is funny when I talk to my mates or have an initial chat with people I have only just met. Once they find out what I am doing for a living the same question seems to constantly reoccur: What’s your favourite sound? Although it seems like a very simple … Read More

THE AUDIENCE IS LISTENING – OF HEARING AND PERCEPTION

Research, Sound Design

Birling Gap wave recording session — no audience was listening I recently came across my dissertation again and believe it or not, it still can be inspirational reading through your old work and what kind of conclusions one could draw after going through pretty much all the publications about designing sound for linear and interactive media. I … Read More

SILENCE

Research, Sound Design, Tutorial

silence by schillesfly / deviantart Every now and then I have to remind myself about silence. It seems to be so simple but when creating sound effects for games, movies or adverts I am normally so caught up in finding the right sounds or making impacts more powerful and aggressive that I completely forget about … Read More