In this episode, AMPS members Tim Surrey and Johnny White tell us all about their work capturing the Production Sound for 'Bridgerton' - the phenomenally successful Drama series from Netflix.

AMPS PODCAST Ep12 - The Production Sound of Bridgerton

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

We speak to Sound Designer Jeremy S Bloom and Foley Artist Joanna Fang about their work on the podcast drama series 'Hot White Heist'

Presented and produced by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley

AMPS PODCAST Ep16 - Hot White Heist

For this episode we chat to Cara Sheppard, Managing Director of Twickenham Film Studios, and learn all about the past, present and future plans of TFS (who have long supported AMPS as a 'Sustaining Member').

As a widely-experienced and successful individual, Cara also gives us her insights into the changing nature of UK film and TV production and her hopes of increasing diversity in our industry.

AMPS PODCAST Ep17 - Cara Sheppard And TFS

This episode features an interview with Sound Designer and Re-Recording Mixer, Ben Baird, of Aquarium Studios.  We ask Ben about his career and focus on his work on the feature film 'LIMBO'.

uni.pictures/Limbo

Ben talks in detail about his creative, technical and thought processes as a Sound Designer and discusses his collaboration with the Director of LIMBO, Ben Sharrock.

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

AMPS Podcast - Ep18 - Ben Baird And The Sound Of LIMBO

For this episode, we are joined by Tim Harrison, Adele Fletcher and Michele Woods who tell us all about their creative processes on the soundtrack for the feature-film 'Censor'.

We also demonstrate the 'Windkiller SE', a great new windshield solution for handheld recorders created by Bubblebee Industries

https://www.bubblebeeindustries.com/collections/the-windkiller-se

AMPS PODCAST - EP 19 - The Sound of Censor

Production Sound Mixer Erwan Kerzanet joins the podcast to tell us all about his work capturing the unique live performances in Annette - a dynamic musical from visionary director Leos Carax, with music by Sparks

AMPS PODCAST - Episode 20 - Capturing The Sound Of Annette

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

An AMPS Award special, featuring the Dune sound team.

After receiving their AMPS Award trophies ahead of the BAFTAs, they sat down with us to share some thoughts on their creative process on the film

Ep 22 - AMPS AWARD SPECIAL - Dune

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

Kate Davis and Andrew Wilson are joined by the sound team for All Quiet on the Western Front - winner of the 10th AMPS Award for Film Sound. They share all kinds of insights on their collaborative and creative process for the films' soundtrack.

Ep24 - AMPS AWARD SPECIAL - All Quiet On The Western Front

For this Episode AMPS Council member Martyn Harries talks to Peter Albrechtsen about his Sound Design for Evil Dead Rise - the latest instalment in the Evil Dead film series (in Cinemas now)

Ep25 - EVIL DEAD RISE WITH PETER ALBRECHTSEN

Martyn Harries talks with James Parnell, Supervising Sound Editor and Re-recording Mixer about his work bringing Twisted Metal, an exciting, action packed, award winning playstation game adaptation to our screens, his career in both London and LA and much, much more. 

Our very own Rob Walker gets a mention and James has advice for those starting out in the industry.

Ep26 - TWISTED METAL WITH JAMES PARNELL

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

The third episode features discussions about the recording of 1917 with; Production Sound Mixers Stuart Wilson AMPS and Tim White, 1st AS's Thomas Fennell and Hugh Sherlock, Supervising Dialogue Editor Rachel Tate, and Supervising Sound Editor Oliver Tarney.

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley

AMPS PODCAST Ep03 - The Award-Winning Sound Team from 1917

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

In the fifth episode of the AMPS Podcast, we feature the Ambient Isolation project and its founder, Al Sirkett.  With recordings from the project and additional interviews with other contributors; Anna Bertmark, Jeremy S Bloom, Jillis Molenaar, Bente van der Spek, Zita Leeemans, Will Cohen and Jack Lowe.

www.ambientisolation.com

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley

AMPS Podcast Ep05 - Ambient Isolation

In the sixth episode of the AMPS Podcast, we feature an in depth interview with Leslie Gaston-Bird AMPS MPSE.  We ask Leslie to talk about her career to date, working in radio, film and academia.  Leslie also talks about her book 'Women in Audio':

https://www.amazon.com/Women-Audio-Engineering-Society-Presents/dp/1138315990

The AMPS Podcast is presented by Owen Peters and Owen Shirley

AMPS Podcast Ep06 - Leslie Gaston-Bird AMPS MPSE

For this episode we are joined by Production Sound Mixer Paul Paragon and 1st AS Loveday Harding, who tell us about their process of capturing performance to serve the story of 'Military Wives'

Military Wives is a film based on the true story of a group of women, who decide to form a choir while their husbands are serving in Afghanistan. We follow their journey as they develop into a professional singing group.

Thanks again to Paul, Loveday and the entire sound team!

AMPS PODCAST Ep07 - Capturing The Performance On Military Wives

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.

AMPS PODCAST Ep09 - Sound Design Of Saint Maud

For this episode (part 1 of 2) we bring you an interview that took place in the Summer, where Andrew Wilson met John Aldred to hear all about his remarkable career in sound.

We were sad to hear the news of Johns' passing recently, but we are glad to be able to present this conversation as a celebration of his life.

Please listen to the end, where we provide details on how you can supply your own audio tribute, to be included in the second part of this interview.

AMPS PODCAST Ep10 - John Aldred - A Life In Sound (Part 1)

For this episode we bring you the second half of AMPS Council Member Andrew Wilson talking to John Aldred about his career in sound and beyond (Part 2 of 2).

The conversation took place on one afternoon in Johns' garden, in the Summer of 2020. In this final half John talks about experiencing new technologies in the later parts of his career and working abroad.

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