Episode 197 | Sound Design and AI w/ Sound Designer of Citizen Sleuth - Part 2

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">We're picking up right where we left off from the last episode, talking about AI and how it relates to sound design with Nathan Ruyle. <a href= "https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2021986/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_Nathan%2520Ruyl">Nathan Ruyle - IMDb</a></p> <p>Nathans Company “This Is Sound Design” website: <a href= "https://tisd.tv/">This is Sound Design</a></p> <p>00:12 - Right out the gate Christian, Jason and Nathan discuss AI vs. good live sound recordings. We discuss that “the tools are only as good as the material you're feeding it.” There is no way around in achieving greatness unless you are investing in quality material.</p> <p>03:30 - The AI discussion leads to asking about location sound and its challenges. Location sound is very different from sound design and final mix. Hear how Nathan unpacks these differences in reference to his movie “Citizen Sleuth”.</p> <p>04:29 - Nathan shares how he used spectral tools to identify sounds in his documentary; yet due to use of camera audio and limited crew, there were still challenges in parsing them out. Even big budget films face audio challenges, which further highlights the nature of the industry.</p> <p>07:42 - Nathan discusses how narrative and documentary filmmaking informs each other. In both narrative and documentary films, the use of Foley is essential to capturing the complete soundscape. Even with high-quality sound recording, certain details like footsteps or subtle moments may be missed. Therefore, techniques like Foley are crucial in both types of films to enhance the overall experience.</p> <p>09:36 - Christian points out there is a difference between Foley and sound effects.</p> <p>12:28 - History of Jack Foley & Foley experiences</p> <p>16:32 - The legalities and clearance for the music</p> <p>18:16 - Foley and music for the HBO Documentary called “United Skates”.</p> <p>22:52 - Christian explains some terms, such as what are “stems”?</p> <p>24:07 - Christian asks on behalf of new filmmakers who are still working in lo