Creating THX-Style Pitch Sweeping FX In Logic

Brian Trifon of Trifonic demonstrates how to create THX-style pitch sweeping effects using Apple Logic and a blues harmonic riff. “This technique is useful for creating transitions and other sound effect elements in your tracks,” says Trifon.  “And, of course, for impressing the ladies.” via NextStepAudio

Sound Design With Soundminer

http://vimeo.com/9495673 This video, created by Charles Deenen for DesigningSound.org, demonstrates using SoundMiner and various effects plugins for rapid sound design. He doesn’t go into details of settings, etc, but it’s impressive to see how experience with his tools translates directly into results.

The Sound Design Of Avatar

This SoundWorks Collection documentary looks at the sound design of James Cameron’s Avatar: Bringing to life the sounds of Pandora include the talent of Skywalker Sound’s Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-recording Mixer, and Sound Designer Chris Boyes in this SoundWorks Collection sound for film exclusive profile.