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Patrick Southern, production Sound Mixer, is in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS about his work on the 2025 film The History of Sound - A love story of two folk song aficionados in the early days of recorded music - Patrick talks about being a musician and the challenges of recording the authentic, acoustic performances which are essential to this story.
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe, Product Specialist for AMPS Industry Partner NUGEN Audio in conversation with Martyn Harries AMPS - NUGEN's plugins explored - their latest offering DialogCheck along with VisLM, AB Assist 2, Halo Upmix, ISL and Paragon Immersive Reverb - all explained - A must for students and those who want to know more about what NUGEN's Plugins can do for your sound mix.
This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com
Stuart Piggott AMPS Production Sound, James Ridgway Re-Recording Mixer and Tom Jenkins Supervising Sound talk with Martyn Harries AMPS about the sound on Black Mirror, USS Callister and about their work and the industry in general
Paul Paragon AMPS in conversation with Sound Recordist Ellie Williams AMPS - Recognised for her work on Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough - winner of the 2025 AMPS award for sound in a factual film.
Recorded by Martyn Harries AMPS and Richard Thomas AMPS
Edited and Mixed by Kate Davis AMPS
with thanks to Azimuth Post Production
Payam Hosseinian AMPS in conversation with Drama Sound Nominee Brian Armstrong Supervising Sound Editor on Shogun. This episode was recorded at the 2025 AMPS Awards at the University of Greenwich.
Recorded by Richard Thomas AMPS
Edited and mixed by Kate Davis AMPS with thanks to Azimuth post Production
In this episode Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Professor Andrew Knight-Hill and Dr. Emma Margetson about their book “Art of Sound” - exploring creativity in sound with conversations between Film Sound practitioners and Electroacoustic Music composers. They talk about their work at the University of Greenwich and the interesting projects some of which can be experienced at the Amps Awards Events held at the university.
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https://www.ahillav.co.uk/
http://emmamargetson.co.uk/
https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/andrew-hill
https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/emma-margetson
https://www.routledge.com/Art-of-Sound-Creativity-in-Film-Sound-and-Electroacoustic-Music/Knight-Hill-Margetson/p/book/9780367755881
Nina Hartstone AMPS talks with Ron Bartlett, Re-Recording Mixer and Gareth John AMPS, Production Sound Mixer about their work on AMPS Film Sound Award winner Dune Part 2.
Hear about the recording of shifting sand sounds and how it is not all about loud bangs and action but tight, quiet, delicate detail to pull the audience into the real desert environment of Arrakis.
This episode was recorded before the announcement that Dune Part 2 had also won the BAFTA for film sound.
Recorded by Richard Thomas and Paul Paragon with thanks to Kate Davis and Azimuth for editing, equipment and support.
Director Jacques Audiard and re-recording mixer Cyril Holtz take us behind the scenes of Emilia Perez, sharing how their creative collaboration shaped the film’s groundbreaking soundtrack. They discuss finding inspiration in an unlikely character, integrating real-world sounds into musical sequences, and balancing raw emotion with stylized soundscapes.
Discover how a single scene, filled with rising light and bird sounds, symbolises Emilia’s rebirth, and learn why movement and imperfection were essential to the film’s sound design. Plus, hear advice on fostering collaboration between directors and sound professionals.
Listen now for these insights and more!
Moderator: Ian Haydn Smith
Translator: Anne-Sophie Marie
Louise Burton AMPS in conversation with Production Sound Mixer Emmanuelle Villard and Sound Editors Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant about their work on Coralie Fargeat's film "The Substance" The innovative use of a stethoscope, Creative Foley and Coralie's approach to sound and her diverse team.
Translator: Abla Candalaft
In this episode, the AMPS Podcast delves into the 12th annual AMPS Film Awards for Excellence in Sound in a Feature Film. Hosted by Martyn Harries, the episode features an engaging panel discussion with AMPS Council members George Foulgham, Louise Burton, Kate Davis, Rob Walker, and Andrew Wilson. Together, they explore what makes a soundtrack stand out and the artistry behind the nominated films.
Recorded 15th January 2025
Amps Awards are sponsored by Dolby Laboratories, Pinewood Group, Sennheiser, Raycom and Bubblebee Industries
This AMPS Podcast is sponsored by Ursa Straps https://ursastraps.com/
Nina Hartstone AMPS talks with the Post Production Sound team from 'The Brutalist' - Re-recording Mixer Steve Single, and Sound Designer Andy Neil.
Thanks to Kate Davis AMPS and Azimuth https://azimuth.tv/ for recording and mixing this episode.
This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com/
In this episode we hear what our AMPS colleague Simon Hayes wants in his Christmas cracker! He tells us about what inspired him to seek out a career in sound and about his love of recording live performances especially in his latest film - Wicked.
This episode is sponsored by URSA straps https://ursastraps.com/
In this episode multi Oscar winning British Re-recording mixer Andy Nelson talks with Andrew Wilson about his career, his amazing body of work, in particular his work on Wicked. He reveals “the one that got away” and how he and Stephen react on their first day of a mix.
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
Martyn Harries talks with BAFTA and Oscar nominee (No Time to Die - 2021) James Harrison about his work on Steve McQueen's film Blitz (2024)
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
Martyn Harries AMPS talks with Gemma Nicholson about her interesting journey from Sound Editor to Post-Production Supervisor and why she started Post Super https://post-super.com/ as a hub for training and knowledge in High end TV and Film Post Production. We hear her views on training and up-skilling and about the state of the industry
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
We Join AMPS Chair Andrew Wilson for a Q&A with Walter Murch and Director Howard Berry after a private AMPS viewing of their film Her Name Was Moviola
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
"So there's no sound in space - What are you going to do?" - Alfonso Cuarón, GRAVITY
As it turned out Chris Munro did a hell of a lot!
Martyn Harries talks with AMPS Fellow Chris Munro about his amazing career and the technical challenges he faced in films ranging from United 93 to The Muppet Christmas Carol.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613101/
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
"I took a day to record a chainsaw in the middle of the Kent countryside" .....
In this episode Martyn Harries (@martynthemixer) talks all things gore with the Supervising Sound Editor Ryan Hatton (@ryanhattonn) and the Re-Recording mixer Rob Ackerman (@ackerman.rob) behind Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2
This episode is sponsored by URSA Straps https://ursastraps.com/
In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, Sound Designer / Supervising Sound Editor Richard King talk to Ian Haydn Smith about the role of sound on OPPENHEIMER.
The podcast discusses working with director Christopher Nolan and creating the sound for the Trinity explosion.
In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, Production Sound Mixer Chris Munro and Supervising Sound Editor James Mather talk to Luke Reed AMPS about their work on the sound for MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING.
The podcast discusses working with star and producer Tom Cruise and the challenges of producing sound on huge stunts.
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