How Your Room Influences Your Mix
Your room may be giving you an unreliable idea about how your film or game sounds. Everything from the height of your ceiling to where...
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What Are Your Players Really Hearing?
There is no such thing as objective hearing! Understanding this can help us make sounds that are suited for a specific audience. So, what...
Why Your Last Sounds Matter Most
What if the last sounds in an attack combo, the last words your character say in your game, and the last sound your player hears...
How to Guide Your Player's Gaze
A player's user experience is dependent on clarity and comprehension. If they know where to look on the screen, they're going to have an...
Why Low Pitches Make Your Players Tense
We have a good reason to be stressed if we hear the rumble of an earthquake beneath our feet or the growl of a nearby bear. These sounds...
How to Direct Players with High Pitches
It's easy to notice a baby crying on an airplane or the sound of an ambulance going by, but how come? Why are we so good at picking out...
How to Keep Audio Gear Safe in Snow
A snow day takes on a whole new meaning when you're a field recordist because you can capture snow crunches, squeaks, and more. As...
How to Deal with Wind When You Record
Wind can easily ruin an audio recording. Without the right protection, all the diaphragm picks up are deafening thumps that are unusable...
How to Record Gross Gore Sounds
Recording gore foley is about your performance, your setup, and your ingredients. Food, particularly vegetables, are used most often for...
How to Field Record Successfully
Preparing for your first field recording session can be daunting. If you're looking for a quick rundown on how to make the most out of...
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