Episode 18: Sound Design for Movie and TV Trailers (Interview with Kathie Talbot)

In this episode, Dr. Vanessa Theme Ament, author of The Foley Grail and Foley Artist on such films as Die Hard, Platoon, and Predator, delves into Kathie Talbot's entry into designing sound for movie and television trailers. Kathie is a sound designer who uses sound effects, music, and vocal effects as her soundscape. Exploring her design work in such trailers as Jordan Peele's movie Get Out and AMC's TV series Sanctuary: A Witches' Tale, Vanessa and Kathie reveal the art and craft of producing unique and memorable audio accompaniments to the fast-paced visual rhythms of trailers. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Performative Sound Design.