Shaping The Sound Of Star Wars - An AirCon Interview With Emmy, MPSE, & CAS Award-winning Sound Supervisor Bonnie Wild

Posted June 13, 2023 by Asbjoern Andersen in Film sound, Sound community highlights

Welcome to our latest installment in A Sound Effect interviews for AirCon - and in this one, Jennifer Walden speaks with Emmy, MPSE, and CAS Award-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer/re-recording mixer Bonnie Wild (The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Moon Knight):

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Shaping the Sound of Star Wars – with Emmy, MPSE, & CAS award-winning Sound Supervisor Bonnie Wild:

In this special asoundeffect.com interview, Emmy, MPSE, and CAS Award-winning supervising sound editor/sound designer/re-recording mixer Bonnie Wild (‘The Mandalorian’, ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’, ‘Moon Knight’) shares what it’s like to work on Star Wars projects, talks about landing a coveted Star Wars sound gig (how she did it!), and discusses the role of AI tools in sound design and mixing:

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Materials & Texture Sound Effects Lockdown Play Track 1700+ sounds included $46

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Cloth and Fabric Sound Effects Character Fabrics Sound Effects Play Track 196 sounds included, 4 mins total $14.99
Enhance your projects with our 196 Carefully Recorded and Designed Fabric Sound Effects. This diverse collection of high-quality fabric sounds is perfect for adding realism and dynamic movement to your characters and environments. From the rustling of clothing to the swishing of fabrics in motion, each sound has been meticulously recorded and designed to bring your scenes to life. Ideal for game developers, filmmakers, and sound designers, these fabric sound effects will add depth and authenticity to every wardrobe, interaction, and environmental detail. Whether you’re working on character animations, environmental design, or immersive storytelling, these sounds provide the perfect touch to elevate your work.

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