Soundworks Collection

Composer Carter Burwell and sound designer/mixer Skip Lievsay talk about their remarkable 30-year collaboration with the Coen Brothers and share stories starting with Blood Simple in 1985 and continuing through all 17 of the Coen’s films. Scenes are discussed from Raising Arizona, Miller’s Crossing, The Man Who Wasn’t There, Burn After Reading, and you’ll learn how it turns out there is actually musical score in No Country for Old Men. In this series of six episodes, we focus on the long-time collaboration of some of the leading directors and their sound supervisors working today. These remarkable directors talk about the importance of sound to the films, and how they work with sound design and music.

Director Matt Reeves joins sound supervisors Will Files & Douglas Murray, and composer Michael Giacchino in conversation about their four-film collaboration, starting with Cloverfield and culminating with this summer’s War for the Planet of the Apes. The artists discuss the unique challenges of utilizing the vocalizations of the human actors for the apes, how the trailer for Cloverfield drove the movie and the challenge of making a scary monster movie with no musical score, and why Michael Giacchino originally did not want to write the score for Let Me In.

Director Joe Wright and his sound supervisor Craig Berkey talk about using sound design to build worlds as diverse as Churchill’s World War II London in Darkest Hour, the synesthezia of a homeless schizophrenic in The Soloist, or a fantastic Neverland in Pan. Wright and Berkey explore why recording Foley in the real Churchill war rooms was important, how working in the London rave scene after college influenced Wright’s use of sound, and why having the score to play for the actors on set is important. In this series of six episodes, we focus on the long-time collaboration of some of the leading directors and their sound supervisors working today. These remarkable directors talk about the importance of sound to the films, and how they work with sound design and music.

Darren Aronofsky is one of the most innovative and boundary-pushing directors working in cinema. Join him in conversation with his longtime sound supervisor Craig Henighan as they discuss their work on Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, Black Swan, Noah, and mother! In this episode Aronofsky talks about how Mother! ended up without a musical score, creating the character of the house, and how each element of the track is deliberately crafted. In this series of six episodes, we focus on the long-time collaboration of some of the leading directors and their sound supervisors working today. These remarkable directors talk about the importance of sound to the films, and how they work with sound design and music.

Three-time Academy Award winning sound supervisor Richard King discusses his remarkable collaboration with the director Christopher Nolan, which began with The Prestige and has continued through this summer’s Dunkirk. Richard talks about creating the sirens of the German dive-bomber planes, and addresses some of the controversies of Nolan’s mixes. He also touches on working with other directors including Paul Thomas Anderson, Sam Shepard, and Nicolas Roeg. Richard also answers questions from other sound designers. In this series of six episodes, we focus on the long-time collaboration of some of the leading directors and their sound supervisors working today. These remarkable directors talk about the importance of sound to the films, and how they work with sound design and music.

Writer/director Edgar Wright joins sound designer Julian Slater in conversation about their remarkable five film collaboration, starting with Shawn of the Dead and continuing through their most recent film, Baby Driver. In this episode you’ll learn why Wright records sound on location scouts, dissect the sonic components of the infamous “Tequila” shoot-out scene from Baby Driver, and hear why Julian Slater feels Dolby Atmos was designed for the film. In this series of six episodes, we focus on the long-time collaboration of some of the leading directors and their sound supervisors working today. These remarkable directors talk about the importance of sound to the films, and how they work with sound design and music.

A discussion about the integration of sound within the storytelling process for the film "War for the Planet of the Apes" with Director Matt Reeves, Composer Michael Giacchino, and Sound Designers Will Files and Douglas Murray.

In this exclusive conversation, sound designers Craig Henighan and Will Files share their experiences creating sound for such films as "Mother!," "Stranger Things," "Deadpool," and "War for the Planet of the Apes" among others. Moderated by Michael Coleman of SoundWorks Collection at the 2017 Savannah Film Festival.

Academy Award-winning sound supervisor Mark Mangini visited Dolby world headquarters in San Francisco for a special screening of Blade Runner 2049. This podcast is a recording of his pre-show conversation with Glenn Kiser, Director of the Dolby Institute about the film.

The Skywalker Sound sound team behind the documentary In Pursuit of Silence - A Documentary Film recently discussed their approach for creating a dynamic mix and creative sound design to a film about silence. Featuring sound designer & supervising sound editor Steve Bissinger, re-recording mixer & additional effects editor Zach Martin and dialogue editor Shaun Farley. Moderator: Michael Coleman of Soundworks Collection In Pursuit of Silence (www.pursuitofsilence.com) is a fascinating and meditative film and exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. Filmed in eight countries, it immerses us in a cinematic journey around the globe—from a traditional tea ceremony in Kyoto, to the streets of Mumbai, the loudest city on the planet—and inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world. Other highlights include filming in the anechoic chamber at Orfield Labs in Minneapolis (the “Quietest Place on Earth”), Alaska’s Denali Memorial Park and Trappist and Zen mon

In this exclusive audio profile we feature the sound team behind Director Denis Villeneuve's, Blade Runner 2049 featuring supervising sound editor Mark Mangini, sound designer Theo Green, re-recording mixer Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett, picture editor Joe Walker and Composer Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch. Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years.

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. Music and sound design play a central role in the marketing of movies and TV shows: they set the tone, drive the story, and engage the audience in ways that are unique to the advertising genre. The audio we hear in advertising is often specifically made for it, and is not typically sourced from the corresponding production or soundtrack. Our panel, comprised of professionals at the top of their fields, will discuss the unique creative and logistical demands encountered in this important industry niche. Panelists: Jez Colin, President, Hi-Finesse Music & Sound Josh Feelstra, Composer, music producer, sound designer Joseph Bauer, Composer, music producer, sound designer Sohrab Nafici, Executive Director, Music/Legal. Warner Bros. Pi

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. Tim Kimmel, Supervising Sound Editor Brett Voss, Foley Editor/Foley Mixer Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, Foley Artist Paula Fairfield, Sound Designer Moderator: Ozzie Sutherland AVID Pro Audio Solutions Specialist

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. William Files, Re–recording Mixer, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer PK Hooker, Ape Effects Editor Dave Grimaldi, Additional Sound Designer, Sound Effects Editor Doug Murray, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Designer, Ape Voice Premixer Moderator: Ozzie Sutherland AVID Pro Audio Solutions Specialist

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. Moderator: Steven Saltzman Composer Mark Isham and Music Engineer Jason LaRocca

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. Immersive sound experiences are breaking traditional barriers and reaching consumers in more ways than ever before, and with platforms such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro3D, content creators are engaging their audiences with the help of superior audio. But how does it all come together, on time and under budget? Learn how content creators are expanding and streamlining their workflows to meet the demands of multiple content delivery formats. Moderator: Jonathan Deans, CTO, Westlake Pro Bill Johnston, VP of Engineering, Formosa Group Brian Riordan, Re-recording Mixer and President, Levels Audio Kurt Howell, National Manager for Focusrite Marti Humphrey, Re-recording Mixer and President of The Dub Stage Jeremy Davis, Re-recording mix T

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. From Mic to Mix MIX Panel Series - Mixing Hear from production and post production experts in Feature Films and TV as they discuss their specific crafts in production, editing, and re-recording. Learn what each wants from the other, and why. Moderator: Karol Urban, Re-recording Mixer CAS Panelists: Steve Tibbo, CAS; Ed Moskowitz, CAS; Scott Millan, CAS; Jesse Ehredt, Sound Editorial Assistant and Recordist; Steve Rivkin, ACE; Teri E. Dorman

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, is a Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum producer, musician, and composer whose versatility puts him on the cutting edge of contemporary music, as well at the vanguard of exciting new film composers. His film scoring credits include Mad Max Fury Road, Deadpool, Black Mass, Divergent, Brimstone, and the forthcoming Justice League and Dark Tower.

Mix Magazine presents the fourth annual Sound for Film and TV event, an all-day exhibition and conference spotlighting the technologies and techniques behind sound for picture, from production to playback. This event took place on September 16th, 2017 at Sony Pictures Studios. One Soundtrack, Multiple Formats: Preparing Immersive Audio for Any-Sized Screen There are big budgets and small budgets, big productions and small productions—but no matter the size or scale of the project, the audio team has to create high-quality sound for multiple delivery formats, immersive and stereo. As the demands increase, so do the challenges facing post-production sound artists. This panel will outline how sound supervisors approach different type budgets and different type formats, from 5.1 stems to immersive tracks for Theatrical, Television, and home theater and streaming delivery. The key is that workflows and decision-making need to be flexible and innovative. Moderator: Mark Mangini Panelists: Andrew De Cristofaro,

This week we chat with Supervising Editor and Sound Designer Eric Norris about the sound work crafted by the sound team on Spider-Man: Homecoming Directed by Jon Watts. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, young Peter Parker returns home to live with his Aunt May. Under the watchful eye of mentor Tony Stark, Parker starts to embrace his newfound identity as Spider-Man. He also tries to return to his normal daily routine -- distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just a friendly neighborhood superhero. Peter must soon put his powers to the test when the evil Vulture emerges to threaten everything that he holds dear.