The title of Lawrence Weschler’s book, “Waves Passing in the Night: Walter Murch in the Land of the Astrophysicists,” is complex and slightly mysterious, fitting for an exploration into the …
Sound Editors
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Web Exclusives
The Post-Production Challenge of Bringing ‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ to the Screen
War for the Planet of the Apes, the third chapter of 20th Century Fox’s latest reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise, opened July 14, almost three years to …
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Once Upon a Pair of Wheels: Julian Slater Revs Up the Sound for ‘Baby Driver’
by Mel Lambertby Mel LambertThe eponymous hero of ‘Baby Driver,’ played by Ansel Elgort, is forced to work for a veteran kingpin in exchange for the start of a better life.
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MGM’s The Dirty Dozen, directed by Robert Aldrich, had its world premiere at Loew’s Capitol Theatre on Broadway in New York City 50 years ago, on June 15, 1967. Based …
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Features
Warg Howls, Dragon Purrs and White Walker Ice Cracks
Welcome to the Soundscape of Westerosby Mel Lambertby Mel LambertHBO’s highly popular Game of Thrones TV series has demonstrated that audiences will tune in regularly for well-fashioned drama that incorporates outstanding post-production.
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The NAB Show, held from April 22 through 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, once again offered a unique opportunity for post professionals to update themselves on new sound …
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Listening to singer-songwriter Halsey’s new single, “Not Afraid Anymore,” as it pulsates through a fresh Dolby Atmos mix on a stage at Universal Studios in the company of music editors …
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As the Motion Picture Editors Guild enters its 80th anniversary year, it’s important to recognize that 2017 also marks the 90th anniversary of the commercial ascendance of motion pictures with …
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Over the past decade, production sound mixer Chris Newman, CAS — who has been something of a mentor to me during my whole career — has been retired from working …
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On January 24, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed its list of nominees for the 2017 Oscars. The sound editing teams behind Arrival, Deepwater Horizon, Hacksaw Ridge, …