Fish(er) Tales

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! These posts will give you a better idea about what this site is about. Start here, then go here, and here, and then here.Foley is the sound effects created and recorded while a technician watches a film in post-production. These sounds include footsteps, props, and clothing noises. These specialized tracks often...

I’ve worked with Stan Harrington on all his films since The Craving Heart, and it’s been a wonderful and challenging experience. Stan writes, directs, and edits and I do the sound, sometimes music, and the final video work. His work has won a ton of awards and acclaim. David Hague put together a terrific interview with Stan as he took a break from shooting our next feature, Creed. Read...

I thought you might want a peek at how a typical audio-post project comes together. Enjoy: Whoosh! – watch more funny videos

This Tuesday (2/9) an award-winning movie I worked on (sound editing, design, and mixing and some other post duties) gets released on DVD. It’s called The Craving Heart and it is a wonderful low-budget indie film. It was a blast to work on, and I continue to work with its writer/director on other films and documentaries. The film is just not the typical film that gets made today (hooray for real...

Have you learned the art of the ‘Elevator Pitch’ yet? You know how it goes, right? The elevator doors open, you step in, and there he or she is. The VIP you need to talk to. You have a floor or two – less that 15 seconds! – to make a pitch. Are you prepared? You’d better be ready right now with a succinct statement that delivers your message. Include who you are, what...