Dave Whitehead’s Approach to Sound Design

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Connecting with the film, following your instincts, and establishing a sonic identity.​

New Zealand sound artist Dave Whitehead (Dune: Part Two, Avatar: The Way of Water, A Minecraft Movie) approaches sound design for film by understanding the director’s vision, trusting his own instincts, and developing a sonic identity for the setting and characters while practicing restraint. Watch this video to learn about Whitehead’s process in his own words, plus his thoughts on technology and the future of sound design.