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In this episode, Stephen Scott speaks with supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer Steve Fanagan about his work on Hokum.They discuss:How Steve first became involved with the filmCollaborating with director Damian McCarthyBuilding the sound of the old rural hotelUsing subtle ambience, wind and creaks to create tensionWhy silence and restraint are so important in horrorRecording bespoke sounds for environments, objects and supernatural momentsDesigning the “gates of hell” sequenceThe relationship between sound design and mixingWhy cinema audiences are so important to horrorAdvice for emerging sound designers and mixersA detailed, craft-led conversation about atmosphere, performance, fear and the invisible work that makes a film feel alive.
In this episode of SoundStart, Stephen sits down with members of the sound team behind Ready or Not 2: re-recording mixers Andrew Tay and Scott Hitchon, and supervising dialogue editor Mark Dejczak.The conversation explores how the team approached the sound of a fast, chaotic horror-comedy where there are almost no simple “talking heads” scenes. They discuss rescuing production dialogue, cutting around overlapping breaths and reactions, preserving production effects, blending Foley with real set sounds, and building ADR that feels seamless.They also dive into the film’s bigger sound moments, including the opening sequence, the ballroom fight, the industrial washing machine kill, the use of loop group, gore effects, Dolby Atmos mixing, and the pros and cons of working in large Pro Tools super sessions vs reels.A generous, technical and very practical conversation for anyone interested in dialogue editing, sound design, Foley, re-recording mixing and the realities of modern feature film sound post.Key topics covered:Dialogue editing in fast, chaotic action scenesWhy production effects matterBlending Foley with production soundADR for performance, breaths and reactionsLoop group for crowds and world-buildingCutting and mixing gore soundsDolby Atmos for movement, chaos and perspectiveMixing reel-by-reel versus super sessionsWorking with directors and picture editors on the dub stageWhy monitoring format matters when giving notes
In this engaging conversation, Skip Lievsay and Paul Urmson, supervising sound editors and mixers, share their experiences working on the film 'Marty Supreme.' They discuss how their involvement began after their work on 'Uncut Gems,' highlighting the challenges and excitement of mixing sound for a film that demands a unique auditory experience. The duo explains their collaborative approach to sound editing, where one focuses on dialogue and the other on sound effects, ensuring a balanced and immersive soundscape. They emphasise the importance of adapting to the film's energy and the directors' vision, particularly in scenes that require a chaotic yet coherent sound design.The SoundStart podcast is brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - a creative sound studio specialising in voice production and audio post for storytellers. www.bigmouthaudio.com The SoundStart podcast is sponsored by Film Insider - Film Insider is the new film industry, where indie filmmakers are networking, collaborating and helping each other bring their projects to market. Join Film Insider here
In this episode of The Creative Leaders we are joined by Michael Babcock to talk about his work as the Supervising Sound Editor on Nuremberg. Thanks to our sponsor Film Insider - join over 150 indie filmmakers and crew who are networking, collaborating and helping each other bring their projects to market. Join the community here.
This conversation explores the evolving landscape of film production, particularly in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by traditional media in engaging audiences who now prefer platforms like TikTok. Our guest, Hutch, emphasises the potential for indie filmmakers to thrive by adopting innovative marketing strategies that align with current audience behaviors.Welcome to The Creative Leaders Podcast brought to you by Bigmouth Audio and Film Insider. Film Insider is the online community for independent film professionals to network, collaborate and help bring their projects to market. Join us today: https://whop.com/checkout/plan_wO5Krf4YOrhad?a=bmasteve
This week Stephen is joined on the podcast by Paul Massey (Re-recording Mixer) and Eric Norris (Supervising Sound Editor) on Scott Cooper's film, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. The Creative Leaders Podcast is brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - specialists in voice & audio post production for film, TV & Games.
Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer, Roland Heap, joins Stephen on the podcast this week to talk about the sound of The Strangers: Chapter 2. Please subscribe to The Creative Leaders Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.The podcast is brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - www.bigmouthaudio.com
In episode 28 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we speak with Brian Goodheart and Kelly Oostman - the sound team behind Ben Leonberg's indie horror film "Good Boy"
The Creative Leaders is a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Every week we sit down with producers, leaders and creatives from gaming, tech, audio, film, television and more - to uncover their stories and bring you the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We’ll discuss the journey our guests have been on in their career, their approach to running companies or leading teams in the creative industries as well as the ups, downs, challenges
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