Introduction to Foley: Create and Record Sound Effects
Influences
A course by Manuel José Gordillo , Composer and Sound Designer
Joined March 2022
About the video: Influences
Overview
“Now I will show you some of the movies that have marked me in one way or another for how they use sound.”
In this video lesson Manuel José Gordillo addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Foley: Create and Record Sound Effects. Learn to tune in to the sounds of your environment and enrich your audiovisual storytelling with Foley.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. i'll present several examples of films that I regard as key references for my work as a sound designer. showcasing their influence on my craft. Each of these films has a very interesting approach to sound. Join me and listen carefully. The initial video clip I wish to present is from Wall-E. an exquisite animated movie that excels in aspect. The film's sound design. under the guidance of Ben Burtt. is particularly fascinating. This movie serves as a prime example of how sound can enhance storytelling. making it a crucial reference for sound Ben Burtt is considered one of the...”
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Manuel José Gordillo
A course by Manuel José Gordillo
Manuel José Gordillo is a composer and sound designer for film and media at La Tina Sonido, a company he cofounded in 2010, based in Bogotá, Colombia. He is also the cofounder and board member of MuCine, Asociación Colombiana de Compositores de Música para Cine, with whom he has collaborated on multiple projects.
Throughout his career, he's worked in every step of the sound post-production process for film, holding positions as a sound supervisor, an FX, direct, and ambient sound editor, a Foley artist, and a mixing engineer. He currently devotes his time to composing original music for feature-length films in a variety of genres, from dramas to thrillers and horror movies. With his company, La Tina, he's done sound and music post-production work for projects at both a local and international level, as well as platforms such Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime.
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