Elements - Sound Design (Alien | A Quiet Place)
from Frames of Reference Hosted by Joseph W. and Mark D.
Today’s episode covers sound design old and new. By analyzing Ridley Scott’s 1979 masterpiece Alien against its modern analog, John Krazinski’s A Quiet Place, Mark and Joseph set out to determine if modern technology has made sound design inherently better. They go over important aspects of a movies mix such as music, dialogue, and sound effects—while also exploring how sound can be used to assist the narrative and bring focus to a films thematic heartbeat.
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This episode was published on August 27, 2025.
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