Having won the 7th AMPS Award for Factual Film Sound, Eric Milano joins us to talk about designing the soundtrack of the historic documentary 'Apollo 11'

AMPS PODCAST Ep13 - Apollo 11

In this episode, we host a remote roundtable discussion between dialogue editors Michele Woods, Iain Anderson, Marc Specter and Vince Tennant. The panel discuss the techniques, workflows and technologies of dialogue editing for film and TV.

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley.

AMPS PODCAST Ep14 - Dialogue Editors Roundtable

In this episode we talk to Ulrika Akander, Stephen Fitzmaurice and David DiPietro, the post-production team on Bridgerton.  

Following our chat with Bridgerton's production sound team in Episode 12, Ulrika, Stephen and David reflect on their experiences of working with the location sound and building overall mix of the hit Netflix series.

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley.

AMPS PODCAST Ep15 - The Post-Production Sound of Bridgerton

It's International Womens Day, and we are joined by Prod. Sound Mixer Nina Rice, who tells us all about capturing the sound for the BBC drama series 'This is going to hurt'

Ep 21 - Nina Rice and This Is Going To Hurt

We are joined by Paul Isaacs and Gary Trenda - wireless technology experts at Sound Devices - who tell us all about the latest developments in the Sound Devices wireless range. Prod. Sound Mixer John Rodda is also with us to provide his professional insight as a Sound Devices user with decades of experience in the field.
www.sounddevices.com
https://www.sounddevices.com/spectraband-explained/

Ep23 - Sound Devices Wireless

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards, supervising Sound Editor Nina Hartstone AMPS and Re-recording Mixer Adam Scrivener talk to Martyn Harries AMPS about their work on the sound for SALTBURN.  

The podcast discusses working with director Emerald Fennell, how to work with comic timings, and using sound design to create the journey of the central characters.

EP 27 - 2024 AWARDS: SALTBURN with Nina Hartstone and Adam Scrivener

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards Production Sound Mixer Tarn Willers AMPS and Re-recording mixer, Sound Designer, Supervising Sound Editor Johnnie Burn AMPS talk to Ian Haydn Smith about their work on the sound for THE ZONE OF INTEREST.  

The podcast discusses working with director Jonathan Glazer, the research that went into recreating the sound of Auschwitz and finding creative solutions to challenges.

EP 28 - 2024 AWARDS:  THE ZONE OF INTEREST with Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn

In this Special AMPS Podcast celebrating nominees in the 11th AMPS Film Awards Production Sound Mixer Nina Rice AMPS and Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor Dan Kenyon talk to Martyn Harries AMPS about their work on the sound for BARBIE. 

The podcast discusses working with Director Greta Gerwig, collaborating with teams across production, and the challenges of working in the plastic world of Barbie.

EP 29 - 2024 AWARDS: BARBIE with Nina Rice AMPS and Dan Kenyon

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.

EP 30 - 2024 AWARDS: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING with Chris Munro and James Mather

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.

EP 31 - 2024 AWARDS: OPPENHEIMER with Richard King

"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/

Ep 32 - WINNIE-THE-POOH: BLOOD & HONEY 2 With Ryan Hatton & Rob Ackerman

"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/

Ep 33 - Chris Munro - Production Sound Mixer

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/

Ep 34 - Walter Murch and Howard Berry Q&A - Her Name Was Moviola

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/

Ep 35 - Gemma Nicholson - An interesting Journey from Sound Editor to Post-Production Supervisor

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/

Ep 36 - BLITZ - James Harrison, Re-Recording Mixer and Supervising Sound Editor

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/


Ep 37 - Andy Nelson - Re-recording Mixer - Wicked

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/ 


Ep 38 - Simon Hayes AMPS - Production Sound Mixer - Wicked

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/

Ep 39 - The Brutalist - Steve Single Re-recording Mixer and Andy Neil Sound Designer

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/

Ep 40- 2025 AWARDS SPECIAL - 12th Annual AMPS Film Awards Discussion

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

Ep41- Awards Special - The Substance - Emmanuelle Villard, Valerie Deloof and Victor Fleurant

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

Emilia Pérez - Jacques Audiard, Director & Cyril Holz, Re-Recording Mixer. Ep42

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.

Ep43 - Awards Winners - Dune Part 2, Ron Bartlett, and Gareth John AMPS

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.

LINKS:

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



Ep44 - Art of Sound - in conversation with Dr. Emma Margetson and Professor Andrew Knight-Hill

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

Ep45 - AMPS Awards - Brian Armstrong - Shogun

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



Ep46 - AMPS Awards - Ellie Williams - Secret World of Sound with David Attenborough and Earthsounds

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



Ep47 - Black Mirror- USS Callister Into Infinity - Stuart Piggott, James Ridgway and Tom Jenkins

In the first episode of the AMPS Podcast, AMPS member Enos Desjardins talks to Sound Designer Peter Albrechsten about his work on the Oscar-nominated Documentary film 'The Cave'

This is the Part 1 of the interview, with Part 2 to follow shortly.

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Shirley and Owen Peters

AMPS PODCAST Ep01 - Peter Albrechsten And The Cave (Part 1 of 2)

AMPS takes a tour of different approaches to recording actors remotely and safely with social distancing in place.

Featured Contributors:
Luciano Del Zoppo from Todd-AO
Ben Nemes from Spacecrate
Mark Appleby from Goldcrest (London)

Freelance sound editors and Dialogue supervisors:

Michele Woods
Mark Specter
Tim Hands
Jamie Roden
Steve Little

Also includes an approach to remote mix reviewing from Rob Walker.

Many participants shared their experiences in the online chat which we will make available too.

AMPS PODCAST Ep04 - Remote ADR And VO Recording Discussion

For this episode we join Sound Designer and Supervising Sound Editor Anna Bertmark, on a sunny beach in Brighton, to talk about some of her work in feature film. 

We also chat about Anna's collaborations in sound, her experience of different roles in Sound Post and the benefits of taking on 'short film' projects, as well as the Women Who Are Sound group that Anna co-founded (www.wwasound.com)

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley

AMPS PODCAST Ep08 - Anna Bertmark On Sound Design And Supervision

For this episode of the podcast, we were lucky enough to be joined by Sound Designer Paul Davies and Director Rose Glass, who talk about their collaboration on the Sound of Rose's celebrated debut feature film 'Saint Maud'.

We would like to thank Studio Canal, for all of their support in helping us to make this episode happen.

SPOILER WARNING: The content includes major spoilers relating to the plot of the film.

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