AMPS Podcast

Production Sound Mixers Nadine Richardson, Simon Hayes, and Adam Fletcher in conversation with host Paul Paragon about the importance of the production sound mix. We hear about how the off-lines, breaths and capturing the original, authentic performances are key to fabulous sound and so much more! Fascinating insights from some of our top UK PSMs.

This AMPS Podcast is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com

Recorded by Richard Thomas AMPS. Edited and mixed by Kate Davis AMPS at Azimuth Post Production

Martyn Harries AMPS in conversation with Sound Designer Wayne Pashley about the cinematic experience of Elvis telling his own story, in his own words in Baz Luhrmann's film EPiC. Wayne talks about his 30 plus year working relationship with the director and how the team were given the freedom to explore and create a tone poem based around live performances, rehearsal footage and a never before broadcast, 45 minute recording of Elvis talking about his life.

AMPS’ Nina Hartstone talks to Sound Designer Laia Casanovas and Re-Recording Mixer Yasmina Praderas from the first all woman sound team to receive an Academy Award nomination about their work on the Spanish desert rave film Sirât. Hear how they managed to recreate the authentic sound and feel of the raves, and how they used sub bass and dynamic range to create tension and contrast in the incredible and impactful soundtrack for this unique film.

Mixed and Edited by Kate Davis at Azimuth Post Production

Louise Burton AMPS talks with the sound team responsible for AMPS Award nominee Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Production Sound Mixer Lloyd Dudley, Key First Assistant Sound Cei Frampton, Re-recording mixers Mark Taylor and Chris Burdon, and Supervising sound Editor James Mather. What do you do when asked to provide sound in a bespoke dive mask - and you can't even touch it? Hear about how the energetic "grit and dirt" in the sound track is what Tom wants to achieve.

Thanks to Sebastian Dressel AMPS for editing/preparing this episode

Martyn Harries AMPS in conversation with Tom Taylor - Production Sound Mixer and Lee Salevan - Re-Recording Mixer /Supervising Sound Editor about their work on Clint Bentley's film "Train Dreams". We hear about the training and preparation Lee had for working on quiet films and about the scene which moved Tom to tears.