When does the influence of an artist on another cross over from homage to theft? In this audio story, host David Furst focuses on film sound design, with the perspectives of sound librarian Steve Lee, sound editor Mark Mangini (Mad Max: Fury Road, Blade Runner 2049), and legendary sound designer Ben Burtt (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, WALL-E). They explore the history of Hollywood sound effects including the infamous "Wilhelm Scream," which has been used in hundreds of films.
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Writer & Audio Producer
David Furst
Producer
Kenny Neal
Updated
November 6, 2019
Audio, video, animation, photography, and technology. From Depression-era images that captured the attention of a nation, to student-produced videos on local artists, to how to make your own blood and guts special effects, explore the ever-changing world of media arts.
Meet Ben Burtt, Sound Designer for films like Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and WALL-E. Find out the story behind some of his signature effects and how he first got interested in sound design.
Have you ever heard an old-time radio drama? Did you ever want to know how they were made? These audio stories will tell you about the history of the art form, and then give you the tools to record your own by using what you find around your house.
Write, record, and scream! A creative way to explore not-too-scary storytelling
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