There are two academy awards for audio recording and producing, which are Sounds Editing and Sound Mixing. The 2017 awards were awarded as follows:
Sound Mixing – Andy Wright, Peter Grace, Kevin O’Connell, Robert Mackenzie for Hacksaw Ridge.
Sound Editing – Sylvain Bellemare for Arrival.
Now you may be asking what the difference is between these two audio categories. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There is even some question, at times, about whether the academy members themselves understand the difference. It turns out they often do;). But the difference really isn’t as hard as it is sometimes made to seem.
The sound editors are in charge of creating the sounds for the film, including the sound effects and sound design elements.
Once all the audio has been recorded – including the sound effects, sound design, dialogue and music – the sound mixers combine them all and blend them into the film, making all the sound work and play well together.
It’s been described – if this helps – as the difference between a film’s director (the sound editor) and the cinematographer (sound mixer).
So now you can explain it everyone at work if they happen to ask. Think how smart they’ll think you are;).
Cheers!
Archives for February 2017
Lenzman – Deep Soulful Drum & Bass review at ComputerMusic Magazine
Are you a fan of drum and bass rhythms? This music review might give you ideas on what to listen to. This is a deep and soulful rhythm just like the title says. It should be enjoyable if that’s the kind of music you like. The review is very concise as well.
Lenzman – Deep Soulful Drum & Bass review at ComputerMusic Magazine
Gear of the Year 2016 – The Best Innovation
The Gear of the Year award of 2016 went to Sonarworks Headphone Calibration Software. 2016 as a year that was chock full of innovation. There are products that paved the way forward in 2016. This piece of equipment is a lot more exciting than it may sound. It is trustworthy and also very useful.
How To Know When Your Mix Is Done
When mixing a song, you will usually come to the point when you ask yourself “is this enough?” Or do I need to add a little more? When is enough enough? And when do you actually stop? Whether you are beginning or have a had few mixes up your sleeves, everybody goes through this time, and it can be hard. Combine this and the element of time such as deadlines and any money issues, all make it even tougher to decide. Here are some things you should be looking out for to help you finish your mix. And you can finally say it is done:).
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/02/22/8-indicators-mix-finished/
Steinberg Release Cubase Pro 9
First and foremost there’s new feature ‘The Lower Zone’, a feature that grants direct access to editors and the MixConsole without leaving the project window, allowing for increased workflow and fast changes with just a click of the mouse. Then the new Sampler Track, which was designed in conjunction with user suggestions can play samples chromatically, manipulate them with on-board filters and controls and comes with ‘Caleidoscope’, a dedicated library with hundreds of samples.