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Working with sound

Having the ability to record your own high quality sound effects, vocals and musical soundtracks opens up a world of artistic possibilities. Many of my daughter’s candid recording sessions have inspired several popular original animations, one of which was chosen as a Flash Forward Film Festival finalist.

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FOR ME, ANIMATION IS about timing and rhythm. I’ve always been visually sensitive to the moving image, and as a drummer for three decades, my senses are also very fixed on musical patterns. The combination of animation and the right soundtrack can be a wonderful experience for both senses. When the right sound complements ...

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