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New blog post is live on our website. In this article I talk about my experiences working in audio-post in Toronto, and what inspires people to start field recording: https://bit.ly/3iIgM5E 🎙

"There are many advantages to field recording – one of which is to gain the knowledge and instincts that come from recording in less-than-ideal conditions. Having spent most of my recording life in a controlled studio environment – location sound consistently takes me out of my comfort zone. It will challenge you in new ways – and ultimately result in making you a better and more equipped recording engineer.

Additionally field recording is an immersive experience. When recording out in natural spaces, sounds amplified in your headphones – you can hear details you’ve never heard before. It can help connect you to the world, and give you a new appreciation for simple things in life.

And third is the practicality. A good sound effects library is a sound designer’s greatest tool. Every sound you record is a sound you can use as a sample in your projects. The more you record your own sounds, the more useful and personal your sound library will become. Furthermore you can confidently offer your clients a certified original product. This isn’t the same Sound Ideas thunder sample that everyone uses – this is a thunder storm you recorded last night – a sample nobody else has but you. That’s value to a client. They love hearing those stories, and will remember you because of them." ✨