Update: I’ve added new info to reflect the gear I use now since I published the original post. When field recording sound effects worldwide we need equipment that will be mobile, durable, flexible, and capable of capturing realistic, evocative sound effect recordings. You can read more about these considerations here. In my last post we […]
Continue Reading Update: I’ve added new info to reflect the gear I use now since I published the original post. Ask a dozen field recordists what gear they use and you’ll hear a dozen answers. A few readers have asked what gear I use. Like any field recordist my list of equipment isn’t meant to be a […]
Continue Reading When I mention that I work in sound, most people assume that it means music. When I clarify by mentioning sound effects, they delightedly say, “You mean Foley, right?” It’s not their fault. It’s rare enough that people are aware that sync sound is added to a film after it is shot. The leap for […]
Continue Reading Inspiration is mercurial. It can appear suddenly with a flash of insight. It can trickle away leaving you struggling for motivation. Perhaps you’ve worked months without a day off and you’re burned out. Maybe you want to shake yourself out of a rut. Maybe it’s been weeks since you’ve had a fresh, creative thought. As […]
Continue ReadingJet Fighter Sound Effects Background As I mentioned in a previous post about recording Indy cars, I really like how the texture and power of high-performance engines found in specialized cars and aircraft can rouse emotions in listeners. While living in Vancouver I collected a good selection of seaplane sound effects for my library at […]
Continue Reading Update: I’ve revised the info here to reflect gear options and prices from late 2020. One of the most common questions beginning sound effects recordists ask is which equipment to buy for field recording. What is the best digital audio recorder? In this article I’ll review the options for buying digital field recorders. To begin […]
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