Mixing for multiple mediums is difficult. What once was a straight forward process (project A is for theatrical release, project B is for TV, etc) has evolved over the years to become much more complicated. Every film, though it may start out in theaters, will undoubtedly also be consumed on an iPhone.
I for one think we need to stop panning materials like it’s all going to a giant screen. I try to live life by the “everything in moderation” mantra and I think it serves us well to approach mixing for multiple mediums in this way.
You may have aced our previous sound effects crossword puzzles, but let’s see how you do with these audio post terms! This puzzle will test your knowledge of the tools and workflows of our industry. Good luck!
As sound professionals, our most important tool isn’t a plugin or piece of gear, it’s our ability to hear. You’d never trust a mix on broken studio monitors or faulty headphones, so it makes no sense to overlook the health of your own ears! In this post I’d like to discuss our ears and how to care for them to ensure a long and prolific career in audio post.
The power of the modern digital audio workstation (DAW) is easy to take for granted these days. DAWs give us the power to sound design, edit and mix all from the convenience of an affordable consumer laptop. That obviously was not always the case. From the days of razor blades and magnetic tape, audio post-production tools have gone through major transformations over several decades. Here's a glance at a few eras that laid the groundwork to reshape how we approach sound editorial and mixing today.
Awards season is here and we are SO honored to have been nominated for three Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for our sound work. We spoke with our talented team to get an inside look at the sound work for our nominees.
It’s been some time since we’ve discussed the art of designing backgrounds here on the blog. Although backgrounds aren’t the sexiest food group in the sound editorial process, they’re absolutely crucial for providing the foundation of storytelling for every scene.
I was recently cutting sound effects on a scene for my apprenticeship project that included a slo-mo sequence. During the spotting session, my supervisor was discussing proven ways to get in and out of slo-mo sequences with different stingers and sub dives as the bread and butter. He referenced this specific sound effect to me and I thought it would be a fun idea to try my hand at recreating it.
What’s that sound? The holidays are right around the corner! Use the provided sound effects along with the rhymes and written clues below to complete this winter holiday crossword puzzle!
We recently received a request from one of our readers: “can you show me how to create a fight cloud?” Ask and you shall receive! Here’s how we approached designing the sound of a classic fight cloud!
Picking up where Kate left off back in 2015, I decided to try my hand at crafting a soundtrack that evoked the spirit of slasher movies! Including all the cliche hits like chainsaws, blood curdling screams, jump-scares and spooky forests. Take a listen!
Do you know your sound terminology? Use the clues to test your skills in the crossword below! Type your answer directly into the crossword and it will turn green if correct!
Several years ago, we created multiple blogs with keywords to help you search your sound library and find the desired effects. This year, we have combined those blogs into one comprehensive sound effects glossary, adding more key terms to assist with your project. Hopefully, this will make it easier to find all the correct sound effects you need!
We are so proud of our clients who have been nominated for a GLAAD Award! The GLAAD Media Awards is the most visible annual LGBTQ awards show in the world, sending powerful messages of acceptance to audiences globally.
We are so proud of our clients who have been nominated for an Annie Award! The Annie Awards honors the excellence in the field of animation, and we are quite proud to be a part of that. See all of the Annie Awards Nominee’s here.
We are honored to have been nominated for one Golden Reel Awards for 2023!
I’ve recently been messing around with Soundweaver from Boom Library and I couldn’t wait to share my thoughts with our readers.
We are honored to have been nominated for three Children’s and Family Emmy Awards for 2023!
“Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie”
Sound Mixing and Sound Editing For An Animated Program
“Santiago of the Seas”
Sound Mixing and Sound Editing For A Preschool Animated Program
“Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant”
Sound Mixing and Sound Editing For A Live Action Program
Foley is a crucial element in the world of filmmaking and audio production. It refers to the art of creating and recording sound effects to synchronize with the visual elements of a film or other visual media. The history of Foley can be traced back to the early days of cinema, and it has since evolved into a specialized and essential field within the film and television industry.
Jayson Niner recently moved from his position as assistant sound editor to editor here at Boom Box Post. We sat down with Jayson to get his thoughts on his new position, and if he has any advice to offer.
Did you enjoy What’s That Sound part 1, 2, and 3? Let’s see if you can guess what sounds we have come up with this time! Listen carefully!
