#sound-design

#sound-design

Shot from a respectful distance in near-total darkness, and with the ambient sounds of the forest serving as soundtrack, the doc forces us to adjust our eyes in order to see the shapes emerging from the blackness onscreen; and to witness a nocturnal existence in which time is suspended, the hushed tedium punctuated only by distant gunshots. In other words, to look and listen differently.

I've played dozens of horror games, and consider myself acclimated to the scary elements that startle a lot of other people. I love a spooky atmosphere and an unsettling tone that creeps under your skin, and I'm not afraid to admit that Resident Evil Requiem got me good. I knew something was coming - I was in a room with other previewers who occasionally jumped or gasped - but I still practically leaped out of my skin.

"Cristobal Tapia de Veer's score in Smile contrasts disorienting soundscapes with moments of intense musicality, effectively enhancing the film's horror elements through innovative compositions."

Wrecked Lightship's music exists in a dark, dank world not unlike that of Osborne's former Skull Disco label partner Shackleton, their rhythms so solvent they could slip through your fingers.

It was a continuous process of editing and restructuring, where sequences were moved around to build up emotion and create a sense of release.

Arno raises awareness about sound's critical role beyond post-production, stressing its significance in various creative processes including writing, directing, and even set design.