The Adventures of Tin Tin sound/mix

Jfriah · 12th January 2012

I just saw The Adventures of Tin Tin the other night; wow, what a fun little project!

Going to say that I figure it'll probably get nominated for sound at the Academy Awards. (shrug) but what do I know...

Really 'different' kind of score for John Williams, though.

But lots of really great detail in things like sword fights ( a great 'gunpowder trail' moment---not really a spoiler so I don't feel too bad about that haha ) and chase scenes, not to mention the excellent attention to (realistic) detail that animation demands. And a great mix from Christopher Boyes and Andy Nelson. Some great panning including some creative dialogue panning.

My one beef is probably that I personally don't 'go in for' the 'glimmery metal shimmer' with handling/slight movements of metal objects ie: knives and stuff like that. Have had to do it before, of course, but doesn't mean I care for it.

Technical film-making-wise, I think I've seen Spielberg's most ambitious/adventuresome film! Some moments where I just laughed during and at the end going "well THAT was a hell of a lot of fun/lot of work to put that together!". Virtual cameras...nothing that can't be done now...

...and the sound crew just has to make it believable.

And they did.

Jeff

tom_lowe · 13th January 2012

It has been nominated in several categories, including sound editing for BAFTA and AMPAS. Agree, the sound on it is great!

Tom Fleischman · 13th January 2012

It is an outstanding mix. Great clarity and great balance. Hat's off to Gary and the crew!

E Baxter Put · 13th January 2012

Yes... I agree. There are very few blockbuster adventure/ action movie soundtracks that I enjoy. I really loved the sound design, mix and score of Tintin.

JonesH · 15th January 2012

How did you like the pitching of prima donna Castafiore, then? I laughed out very loudly an felt very embarrassed moments after since everyone looked at me like I was very, very weird...

stangroom · 17th January 2012

+1, I was completely in love with the film's mix and design. The realism that it brought was just outstanding, and they dig a great job at bringing out the clarity of moments. One example which comes to mind (which ironically is not a huge action sequence) is when Tin Tin runs into the street and all the cars are driving past him. The combination of the camera pans and the music/design/mix was outstanding for such a great start to a scene.

Kudos.

12th January 2012	#1
Jfriah Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2009 Location: C,Eh,N,Eh,D,Eh? "Sorry!" Posts: 1,669 Thread Starter	The Adventures of Tin Tin sound/mix I just saw The Adventures of Tin Tin the other night; wow, what a fun little project! Going to say that I figure it'll probably get nominated for sound at the Academy Awards. (shrug) but what do I know... Really 'different' kind of score for John Williams, though. But lots of really great detail in things like sword fights ( a great 'gunpowder trail' moment---not really a spoiler so I don't feel too bad about that haha ) and chase scenes, not to mention the excellent attention to (realistic) detail that animation demands. And a great mix from Christopher Boyes and Andy Nelson. Some great panning including some creative dialogue panning. My one beef is probably that I personally don't 'go in for' the 'glimmery metal shimmer' with handling/slight movements of metal objects ie: knives and stuff like that. Have had to do it before, of course, but doesn't mean I care for it. Technical film-making-wise, I think I've seen Spielberg's most ambitious/adventuresome film! Some moments where I just laughed during and at the end going "well THAT was a hell of a lot of fun/lot of work to put that together!". Virtual cameras...nothing that can't be done now... ...and the sound crew just has to make it believable. And they did. Jeff __________________ "I'm not saving lives, I'm helping to put something up there on a screen for people to glance at between text messages." - Me. Partials: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0358864/

15th January 2012	#5
JonesH Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,050 4 Reviews written	How did you like the pitching of prima donna Castafiore, then? I laughed out very loudly an felt very embarrassed moments after since everyone looked at me like I was very, very weird... __________________ Johannes Sweden www.oproduktion.se

17th January 2012	#6
stangroom Gear nut Joined: Aug 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 88	+1, I was completely in love with the film's mix and design. The realism that it brought was just outstanding, and they dig a great job at bringing out the clarity of moments. One example which comes to mind (which ironically is not a huge action sequence) is when Tin Tin runs into the street and all the cars are driving past him. The combination of the camera pans and the music/design/mix was outstanding for such a great start to a scene. Kudos. __________________ chris. www.chrisstangroom.com www.hoboaudio.com http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2261524/ ------------------------------------ "One should delight in every new achievement; for stagnation leads to smugness and ultimately to sterility" - Heinrich Harrer

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13th January 2012	#2
tom_lowe Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 560	It has been nominated in several categories, including sound editing for BAFTA and AMPAS. Agree, the sound on it is great!

13th January 2012	#3
Tom Fleischman Gear nut Joined: Aug 2011 Location: Nyack, NY Posts: 87	It is an outstanding mix. Great clarity and great balance. Hat's off to Gary and the crew!

13th January 2012	#4
E Baxter Put Gear nut Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 102	Yes... I agree. There are very few blockbuster adventure/ action movie soundtracks that I enjoy. I really loved the sound design, mix and score of Tintin.