News Summary:
On March 3, 2026, New Zealand sound artist Dave Whitehead, known for his work on *Dune: Part Two* and *Avatar: The Way of Water*, shared his approach to film sound design, which involves connecting with the film, trusting instincts, establishing a sonic identity for settings and characters, and practicing restraint. Earlier, on February 12, a discussion highlighted how sound effects influence gameplay and immersion, emphasizing their effective use to elevate a game for a highly perceptive gaming audience. This followed a January 21 observation from Berkeley MET Researcher William Namgyal, who noted that most bulk audio dataset providers now deliver over 500 hours of speech data within 24-48 hours, significantly reducing previous weeks-long procurement delays for AI labs. Previously, on December 29, 2025, PSE released its "Year in Review," reflecting on a year focused on collaborative and intentional listening across new releases, partnerships, in-person events, and editorial work, with an emphasis on the people behind the sounds. In November 2025, the company released "I Thought I Heard a Stranger" on vinyl, a collection featuring dark, dreamy soundscapes created from Ann Kroeber and Alan Splet’s sound effects.
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