The Boom Box Post blog provides insights into the creative sound design process of Boom Box Post's owners and employees.
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I’m addicted to markers. They help me organize, plan, and stay on schedule every episode I work on. They also serve as a visual reward where you can see the progress you’re making as you delete markers as you go. In this blog post I’ll give you some tips and tricks on how to use markers to your advantage, and give you some ideas on how it may fit into your workflow.
As sound editors, we’re always looking for opportunities to fortify our sound effects library. A great sound editor can deliver excellent editorial with even the most limited toolbox. However, for a team that works on demanding series of varying styles with quick turnarounds—getting bogged down by a weak library isn’t an option.
We recently found ourselves working on a Roller Derby themed episode for one of our shows. As you can imagine, this episode called for an abundance of roller skating sounds to cover a wide variety of performances. With the guidance of Re-recording mixer Jacob Cook, Tess and Tim took it upon themselves to plan and execute a recording session to help build up our library and turnover some much needed roller skating sounds for the episode.
What’s that sound? The holidays are right around the corner! Use the provided sound effects along with the rhymes and written clues below to complete this winter holiday crossword puzzle!
We recently received a request from one of our readers: “can you show me how to create a fight cloud?” Ask and you shall receive! Here’s how we approached designing the sound of a classic fight cloud!
Picking up where Kate left off back in 2015, I decided to try my hand at crafting a soundtrack that evoked the spirit of slasher movies! Including all the cliche hits like chainsaws, blood curdling screams, jump-scares and spooky forests. Take a listen!
We are always thrilled when new projects that we have worked on are released! From action packed fight scenes, to surviving kindergarten, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here is a list of all our fall 2024 releases.
As a studio that works in a lot of children’s animation, we are always on the lookout for a good substitute for breaking glass. Recently, our supervising sound editor, Tess, took it upon herself to create our own library featuring the breakage of terracotta pots.
Do you know your sound terminology? Use the clues to test your skills in the crossword below! Type your answer directly into the crossword and it will turn green if correct!
Let's review a classic SFX sequence that occurs in The Loud House and The Casagrandes!
We are ecstatic to announce that our sound design and mixes can now be heard on a number of new series, new seasons, and features! Here is a curated list of our spring and summer releases. Click on the links below to stream and let us know if you enjoy them!
Cold calling a company can be intimidating and daunting. However, as you look for your first job out of school, or a new job, it is often necessary. As the Boom Box Post Office Administrator, I answer all kinds of phone calls and some leave bigger, better impressions than others. I hope to give you some real world advice to help you move your call past the receptionist and onto the next level by leaving a positive impression.
It’s that time of year again! The Primetime Emmy Awards have accepted submissions and voting begins soon! We are thrilled to be submitting Invincible for both the sound editing and sound mixing categories. Check out details and get the inside scoop on our submissions below!
One of my favorite aspects of sound mixing is building up the ambient sound in the universe of each show and sculpting it all together into a cohesive sonic world. Diegetic music is one piece of the soundscape puzzle that is often misunderstood by new editors and mixers. Diegetic means that the element exists within the world of the characters, and is able to be heard or seen by them. This contrasts with the non-diegetic musical score, which exists outside of their world and is not heard by them.
It’s very rare that a sound editor will cut in a single sound effect to match a visual on screen. Usually, we’re layering multiple effects together to create something new. Why do we do this? Because the result is usually something more rich and interesting than a single effect by itself. But layering can be unnecessary and frustrating for your mixer if you don’t do it with purpose. I’d like to talk about the right and wrong ways to layer sound effects to get the most out of your editorial.
Let’s discuss distinct winter sounds to capture and enhance your sound library!
Over the course of this winter, Boom Box Post has diligently worked on a number of new shows and special projects. We are proud to announce that two feature films that we worked on are now streaming! They were both a blast to sound design and mix, and we are incredibly excited to be able to share them with the world!
Over the past few years, Dolby Atmos has become an increasingly common format in the industry. We are starting to see more and more movies, TV shows, and albums released in Atmos. What was once originally reserved for Hollywood blockbusters, has now trickled down to smaller scale productions, animation, and even childrens content. Thanks to advancements in technology, Atmos has grown increasingly accessible. Gone are the days when Atmos was a gimmick that could only be experienced in major theaters. With new affordable products such as soundbars, Atmos has been introduced into households across the world.
Over the course of this Fall, Boom Box Post has diligently worked on a number of new shows and special projects. We are excited to present this specially curated list of things that have been released over the past few months. Please feel free to explore our new projects, and don’t hesitate to share your thoughts with us!
Foley is a crucial element in the world of filmmaking and audio production. It refers to the art of creating and recording sound effects to synchronize with the visual elements of a film or other visual media. The history of Foley can be traced back to the early days of cinema, and it has since evolved into a specialized and essential field within the film and television industry.
