Let’s talk about the criminally under-discussed topic of cutting ambiences for film and series. This important craft, often feels like it has become an after thought in post audio workflows. Our guests are here to praise the role backgrounds play in making movies feel and sound real. Tim Nielsen, Kayla Stewart, Mitchell Lestner and Michael O’Connor tell us why they love cutting BGs and share a lot of the lessons they have learned through years of experience with the craft.
Links:
Michael O’Connor on IMDB
Kayla Stewart on IMDB
Symphonic Ambiences SFX Library by Michael O’Connor
Check out Tim Nielsen’s awesome new website sonofex.com! While you are there make sure you check out the SFX libraries and the fantastic podcast he did with guest Gary Rydstrom
This episode was volunteer edited by Matthew Mutton, who was a pleasure to work with. Matthew is based in the UK and his sonic adventure is just beginning. He has finished college, studying sound for visual media, and is now working on his dreams by helping people with their passion projects and indie films. He is currently doing sound mixing, editing and sound design as a freelancer. He can be found on twitter @MattMuttonSound. Thanks so much Matthew!
Wow! Great episode. Cutting ambiences and BGs really is the best job ever. Always super happy that none of the editors is willing to do it – always raising my hands from the end of the room with a casual ” I can do it” 😅