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Film School: Sound Design: Ben Burtt

'Star Wars' Sound Designer, Ben Burtt 'Star Wars' Sound Designer, Ben Burtt

Lessons from the innovative sound designer of Star Wars and many more.

An introduction to the work of sound designer Ben Burtt (via kaptainkristian):

Burtt demonstrates his process of capturing and layering sounds to create the universe of the Star Wars films:

More on how the blaster sound effect was made:

Burtt breaks down the sound of the Millennium Falcon’s hyperdrive malfunction:

Further Viewing

Part of the production of the original Star Wars films was the establishment of its own audio production studio, Skywalker Sound, which continues to be used for top-tier feature film sound work. Foley artist John Roesch reveals audio props that were used in films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Back to the Future and Braveheart:

Try It Yourself

Here’s a guide to creating sound effects, or foley, for your film:

Audio School: Sound Design: Foley

Play along as Marshall McGee shares his techniques for recreating sounds in Anime and games:

Audio School: Sound Design: Anime & Games

MAKE. ART. NOW and Marshall McGee have some fun creating dynamic (and increasingly brutal?) sound effects using household items:

Audio School: Sound Design: Tricks