Sound Design is creating a world or character purely out of auditory vibrations. We morph mood and meaning through music and sound effects.
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An Open Letter to Theatre Reviewers
I’m a sound designer working mostly in regional theatre, and I would say 85% of the reviews I read don’t even mention designers or technical crew. Now, I know that there is a lot that happens in this industry that people on the outside just don’t know about, so I get that, but if you are reading your program before the show starts, you’ve probably noticed that there’s an entire page dedicated to production.
Radioactivity and Sound
With Halloween just around the corner, I wanted to explore the spooky ambience of radioactivity. Nuclear radiation is a common mysterious force in science fiction and horror films. Its manifestations are generally physical sensations, like heat, or mutations rather than sonic phenomena. However, there are fascinating sounds and ambiances that are connected with nuclear radiation.
Impulse Response Testing and Field Re...
The experience of trekking into a dark mine for your job is exciting and unique, but in many ways that hard work translates into the work you do as a designer. I now have many exciting and unique reverbs that I can use in my designs.
Audio Tips For The Top High School Mu...
NPR Ed has just published a database of the most popular high school plays and musicals in the U.S. for 2019. Upon reading this list, I realized that I have designed all but two of these musicals, so I thought I’d share a few experiences I encountered with each.