Press

Gary Rydstrom, Skywalker Sound
“SoundWorks Collection is a passionate and polished celebration of film sound. It’s a cool virtual water cooler where people who love sound can inform and inspire each other.”

Randy Thom, Director of Sound Design, Skywalker Sound
“In the struggle to free sound from its second class status in film, the SoundWorks Collection videos have quickly become an important tool for showcasing sound designers, editors, and mixers as principal artistic collaborators in film storytelling.”

Odin Benitez, Supervising Sound Editor, “The Fighter”
“The SoundWorks Collection video series shines a spotlight on the artistic process and hard work that goes into the sound of a film. Michael Coleman’s productions are well thought-out, entertaining and polished. They are as enlightening to the general public as they are to the seasoned professional.

Myron Nettinga, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, “The Fighter”
“The soundworks collection is an amazing resource for all of us in the industry, showing great examples of how sound is a creative and emotional contributor to films and not just a technical craft!

Zack Hemsey, Composer / Recording Artist
SoundWorks Collection manages to educate the novice, enlighten the professional, and entertain the viewer…a truly rare combination in behind-the-scenes features, and an impressive achievement.

Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Supervising Sound Editor, “Avatar” & “TRON: Legacy”
The Soundworks Collection puts the faces and voices behind the sound up front. The track becomes that much more interesting and informative when you can see and hear the people that put the pieces together, which makes going to the movies that much more fun!

Steve Boeddeker, Sound Designer, “TRON: Legacy”
As a feature film sound designer, I’m often asked if I can watch a movie without being constantly aware of the sound work. But the truth is that well crafted sound should pull the audience deep into the story and emotion of the film, but without calling undue attention to itself. From the biggest explosion to the smallest breath, if the sound is working well, then the audience will believe and they will be “there”.

Joe Maher, De Lane Lea Post Production
The whole soundworks collection is really great as it gives a great insight into the work and effort that goes into the sound of films, which i believe a lot of people have no idea about!

A true eye opener, and a great resource for people studying the art form and trying to make it in the industry themselves.

Chris Jenkins, Senior Vice-President, Universal Studios Sound & Re-recording mixer, “Watchmen”
“The SoundWorks videos highlight the intense collaborative process of post production sound and creative decisions made by very talented individuals to shape the audience’s experience of the film.”

Gary P. Russell, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
I’ve been mixing films for over 25 years and I’m constantly asked by friends and family as well as people in the industry what it is we do in Sound. When I saw The Soundworks Collection’s first profile I went WOW finally someone shedding some light on our wonderful world of Motion Picture Sound.

Mixers and Editors sharing their passion of an art form that has been so amazing to us all. What a gift to be able to work in this field to begin with and now here’s a platform to share it with all who are interested. I thinks it’s FANTASTIC!

Erik Aadahl, Supervising Sound Editor, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
“There are so many misperceptions about sound for film. SoundWorks Collection helps de-mystify the art, and show how pros in the trenches are really doing it. An incredible resource. I’m shocked there was nothing like it until now.”

David E.Fluhr, CAS, Sound Re-Recording Mixer, “The Princess and the Frog”
“The Soundworks Collection video series are wonderfully produced, high quality profiles of sound editorial and mixing work “behind the camera”. It’s a collaborative rescource which provides a view of the people and techniques they use that is not usually presented. The collection provides information to others OUTSIDE the sound community as well, which broadens the audience, and the appeal.”

Mark Stoeckinger, Supervising Sound Editor, “Star Trek”
“The SoundWorks Collection presents a unique opportunity to meet the people behind the sounds. It provides a wealth of insights into the craft of motion picture sound that can’t be found anywhere else.”

Ethan Van der Ryn, Supervising Sound Editor, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
“The SoundWorks collection is a great reminder for all of us in the sound community of just how lucky we are: to be doing work that we are passionate about, having a ball doing it and getting paid for it. If I didn’t know better I’d think that we must be breaking the law.”

Cameron Frankley, Supervising Sound Editor & Sound Designer, “Terminator Salvation”
“The SoundWorks Collection allows the sound community to get great insight into the creative and technical choices made by other film makers. In each SoundWorks profile, you can find the spark that inspired every artist.”

Bobbi Banks, President, Motion Picture Sound Editors
“Michael Coleman and his Soundworks Collection website provides a platform that is truly an asset to the Sound Post community. It enhances the ability for everyone to engage in our sonic world by highlighting the extremely talented editors that are the creators.”

Spencer Nilsen, President & Creative Director, Ex’pression College for Digital Arts
“The Soundworks Collection website is a beautifully produced, rich resource, full of priceless knowledge and insight. The rare, behind-the-scenes perspective afforded by Soundworks, demystifies this fascinating field for sound professional and students, as well as serious movie fans.”

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