Sound Gets No Respect, But Combining Its Two Oscar Categories Makes Sense
Sound design is woefully underappreciated, but the Academy’s new Best Sound category is a better reflection of the craft in the digital age.
Best Sound Editing
‘1917’: Creating the Sounds of World War I, With Hidden Mics and Real Soldiers
“1917,” the Oscar favorite for sound editing and mixing, utilized new techniques and equipment to achieve an innovative soundscape.
Oscars 2020: Best Sound Editing Predictions
“Ford v Ferrari” and “1917” are running neck and neck in the Oscar race for sound editing. Updated 1/25/20.
2020 MPSE Golden Reel Awards: ‘1917’ and ‘Ford v Ferrari’ Split Top Sound Editing Honors
“Rocketman,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Parasite,” and “Toy Story 4” also took home prizes. But the Oscar race heats up between “1917” and “Ford v Ferrari.”
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ and ‘Rocketman’: Mixing Reality and Fantasy with Iconic Rock Songs
“Rocketman” scrambles the Elton John Songbook, while “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” uses the the playlist from popular ’60s LA radio station KHJ.
‘Ford v Ferrari’: Redefining the Racing Genre with the Powerful Sound of the ‘Perfect Lap’
The soundscape for James Mangold’s spectacular Le Mans recreation was not only thrilling, but also personalized with the Zen-like quiet of “The Perfect Lap.”
‘First Man’: Where Is the Support for Team Damien Chazelle’s Stunning Space Soundscape?
After getting shut out from the MPSE and CAS sound editing and mixing awards last weekend, “First Man” has fallen from favorite to underdog.
Oscars 2019: Best Sound Editing Predictions
Immersion in a complex aural soundscape defines this year’s top Oscar contenders. Updated January 27, 2019.
Oscars 2018: How ‘The Shape of Water’ Became a Costume and Sound Contender
Why Guillermo del Toro’s Best Picture frontrunner should be taken seriously for the costume design and sound Oscar races.
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Used Sound to Build a Sci-Fi Dystopia from Scratch — Watch
Denis Villeneuve and his sound design team break down the hellish soundscape of BiBi’s Bar.
‘Baby Driver’ Sound: Watch How Police Sirens Are Mixed to Jam With Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Edgar Wright’s longtime sound designer Julian Slater breaks down how sound works with music in the film’s opening action scene.
‘Darkest Hour’: Recreating the Sounds of Churchill’s War-Torn London
Sound editor Craig Berkey crafted a psychological soundscape for Joe Wright’s biopic, which earned Gary Oldman a Golden Globe as Winston Churchill.
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