Category Archives: Implementation

Audi LMS Produces a Stunning Video

Posted on July 5, 2011 by dcnichol

I’ve posted some tidbits from Audi’s design and media studio before, but this one is exceptionally awesome. Not a lot of amazing sounds, but plenty of good pictures and fantastic storytelling. Thanks for the great video, Audi, and congrats to … Continue reading →

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SoundWorks collection gives us Cars 2

Posted on July 4, 2011 by dcnichol

SoundWorks Collection is a fantastic website for audio professionals from all industries. They put out a great video podcast series, which recently featured the designers and composer from Cars 2. SoundWorks Collection: The Sound and Music of Cars 2 from … Continue reading →

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First Steps

Posted on June 28, 2011 by dcnichol

I am very pleased to report that Damian and I have commenced his sweet new research project today, outlined about a month ago. We spent a good few hours playing games and listening to sounds while compiling footage for further … Continue reading →

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Fresh work from Watson Wu

Posted on June 15, 2011 by dcnichol

Friend and first interviewee Watson Wu wanted me to let you know his recent work with Dodge has just hit the air. So give his field recording a listen, then leave a comment on the video, or send him your … Continue reading →

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The best-sounding commercial. Ever.

Posted on May 27, 2011 by dcnichol

Ferrari is possibly the most famous name in Formula 1, with its history stretching back nearly to the very beginning of the sport. Early on, Shell Gasoline partnered up with Ferrari, and ever since, the yellow clamshell has been on … Continue reading →

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Car and Driver interviews Peter Brown

Posted on May 10, 2011 by dcnichol

Designing Sound recently shared Car and Driver’s Movie Car Sounds: How Hollywood Gives Vehicles a Voice, featuring sound designer Peter Brown and his field recordists George Pereyra and Tobias Poppe. I thought it valid that we go a bit finer … Continue reading →

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Rodney Gates on Transformers @ DS

Posted on April 26, 2011 by dcnichol

Three articles in one day should make up for my lameness last week. Today the amazing folks at Designing Sound posted a fantastic article by Rodney Gates on his sound design in the Transformers video game. He briefly discusses the … Continue reading →

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Forza Audio at GDC 2010: A review

Posted on April 19, 2011 by dcnichol

As yesterday’s post pointed out, the GDC Vault has slide shows and audio recordings from Forza Motorsports 3 designers Mike Caviezel and Greg Shaw at GDC 2010. I put in links in yesterday’s post, so be sure to check it … Continue reading →

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Forza Audio — Read This!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by dcnichol

Tomorrow will be dissecting a presentation from GDC 2010 made by Mike Caviezel and Greg Shaw. I suggest you thumb through the presentation material. The .pptx document is available from the GDC Vault here. You can also purchase a .mp3 … Continue reading →

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Audi Sound Studio

Posted on April 11, 2011 by dcnichol

Time to get things started with the first post! I’d like to bring to attention a video by Audi as this video showcases a little bit of everything this site is about. Give this a watch and a listen: I … Continue reading →

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