Behind the Disturbing Sound of ‘The Substance’ — with Valérie Deloof, Victor Fleurant and Gregory Vincent

Director Coralie Fargeat takes on toxic beauty culture in her film ‘The Substance’. Here, sound designers Valérie Deloof and Victor Fleurant, and foley artist Gregory Vincent, talk about their approach to the film’s body horror, their recording techniques for creating internal POVs, how they used sound to reinforce personalities, to humanize or dehumanize characters, and much more!

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12 great new sound releases: versatile EQs, St. Petersburg ambiences, monster vocalizations, toy tricycles, unique UI, and more!

This week on A Sound Effect, we've got a diverse collection of sound libraries to share, covering everything from essential audio tools to immersive soundscapes. First up, for those looking to refine their mixes, we have two powerful audio plugins that are versatile EQs for any audio production. Next, we're hitting the road with two Read more

Behind the Rousing Sound of ‘Blitz’ – with Paul Cotterell and James Harrison

Sound supervisors/re-recording mixers Paul Cotterell and James Harrison talk about crafting chaotic and emotionally affecting sound for Director Steve McQueen’s historical WWII drama ‘Blitz’ – streaming on Apple TV+. They discuss their approach to constructing intense bombing sequences as well as touching moments of camaraderie and human connection.

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