Subscribe on iTunes or SoundCloud. In this fourth episode of Sound Design Live I talk to Pierre Dupree, the audio supervisor at The Alley Theatre in Houston, TX, about where to go to graduate school, the dying art of theatrical acting, and how they successfully mic their 800 seat theatre with floor mics. Sorry about the sound quality, this is my first interview using Skype! Details from the podcast: Schools: University Of Dallas, Cal Art Theatre: The Pasadena Playhouse Mics: PCC, … [Read more...]
Mixing For Emmylou Harris & Producing SXSW
In this third episode of Sound Design Live I talked to award-winning sound designer Roy Taylor in Austin, TX about mixing for Emmylou Harris and Patty Griffin, production management for the SXSW music festival, and using technical limitations creatively. Sorry about the 8K area tones in Roy's mic. Hopefully they won't bother you too much. Details from the podcast: Artists: Pat MacDonald, Miles Copeland, Butch Vig, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Giles Reaves, Jay Joyce The Vortex theatre … [Read more...]
Use Subtitles To Reinforce Localization In Your Surround Sound Installation
Nathan Lively takes us behind the scenes of his behind the scenes multi-channel sound installation at ZUGHAUS Gallery. As Portuguese actors are heard moving around the audience their position is reinforced through synchronized subtitles on screen. Details from the podcast: When I Was Portuguese opens at ZUGHAUS Gallery on April 29, 2011 Annotation Edit subtitle software Download a multi-channel clip from the installation See the subtitles in action below When I Was Portuguese … [Read more...]
Perfect Club Sound – Dance Music Kills? – What is Serato?
In its premiere episode, Nathan Lively interviews DJ, music lover, and social media pro William Wardlaw. Topics covered include DJ hardware/software, perfect club sound, and the right to dance. Details from the podcast: William Wardlaw on Soundcloud and his production group As You Like It Traktor Scratch and Serato San Francisco music venues: 222Hyde, Public Works Fabric, London Anti-Rave legislation: Hundreds pack City Hall to save the raves, Save The Rave, SF Entertainment … [Read more...]