The magic of the Muppets is the uncanny suspension of disbelief, which itself is a function of their being actual physical entities. A CGI Kermit would be a joke; the one we grew up with, though, we can see, touch and hear. And that last part is sorely underrated. More »
For anyone who’s ever taken the a stormtrooper’s laser blasts or the roar of the Millennium Falcon’s engine for granted, you should watch this immediately. More »
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If you’re curious what the crazy sound effects guy from the Police Academy movies has been up to lately, here’s your answer: narrating – if that’s the right word – 115 years of typewriter history with, well, crazy sound effects. More »
“Where Is My Phone” is a clever little app designed to help you locate your misplaced iPhone simply by whistling. But I think we can agree that there are better uses for whistle-triggered sound effect playback than finding your phone. More »
Former Disney audio-experience engineer, Mr. Q, reveals how he assisted in developing a complex algorithm to arrange over 15,000 speakers around the Disney World theme park. All to achieve the ideal ambient music for “manufacturing emotion”. More »
