Here are some of our favorite links around the Sound Community.
Woody Woodhall C.A.S., provides in-depth interviews, insightful editorials, and comprehensive articles in his blog about various facets of post-production sound. Woody's Sound Advice is also a component of Allied Post Audio and the LA Post Production Group.
The Cinema Audio Society© consists of Sound Mixers and Associates from the Film and Television Industries. The Society was founded to create a proper channel of communication between the related sound crafts and between those instrumental to the production and distribution of film and television soundtracks.
David Sonnenschein, author “Sound Design” and Ric Viers, author “The Sound Effects Bible” and “The Location Sound Bible” offer webinars and linked articles about Sound Design on their site at Sound Design for Pro's. David is a scholar who has analyzed the psycho acoustic process of how we perceive sounds relative to filmmaking; and Ric is the go-to guru of sound effects recording.
Student Filmmakers Magazine is a printed and online resource for students hoping to break into the filmmaking and industry, with articles, workshops, e-groups, contests, film festivals, and contacts within the industry.
The University Film & Video Association (UFVA) bridges the gap between teachers and the academic world with the professionals of the filmmaking industry. They provide news, publications, programs, and even job listings for those hoping to bring their invaluable experience in the field to the next-generation of film and video professionals.
In-Sync Publications has been a trusted magazine and resource for the motion picture industry for years and continues to be one. They emphasize on film production equipment, from where to buy or rent to where to have them serviced. They provide classified ads and numerous press releases for manufacturers, bringing the latest tools of the trade to the people who use them.
JWsound.net is considered by all to be the definitive discussion group for and by professional sound mixers. Moderated by the esteemed Jeff Wexler CAS, who has more accomplishments in sound than other sound boards have spam.
Other sites to check out
- Buford T. Hedgehog Productions
- Audio Technica U.S.
- Sony U.S.
- K-Tek
- NAB Conference
- Broadcast Education Association
- Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association
Publications
Production Sound
- Professional Sound
- Sound & Vision
- Live Sound International
- Coffey Sound Audio Files
- Mix: Pro Audio and Music
- Pro Audio Review