CAS Quarterly Winter 2011 Edition Released: Virtual Surround Sound Article by Karol Urban

A new issue of CAS Quarterly has been released. It features a fantastic interview article about Jeff Wexler by Peter Damski, CAS, that I found very inspiring, as well as an article on the technology behind Virtual Surround Sound by yours truly. Just click on the image to open a PDF of the publication.

CAS Quarterly Fall 2010 Edition Released: Game Sound Cover Article by Karol Urban

I had the incredible honor and pleasure of interviewing 4 game sound pros in order to answer the questions every linear mixer/sound designer is dying to ask.

CAS Quarterly Summer 2010 Edition Released: Broadband vs Broadcast Article by Karol Urban

After some extensive research, I found out many things about the battle for bandwidth and some unexpected aftermath of the digital television transition. To learn more, click the image to the left to access a PDF of the publication.

CAS Quarterly Spring 2010 Edition Released: CALM Act Article by Karol Urban

This information will change the way you will mix for broadcast commercials and promotional pieces; if it hasn’t already. This train is coming your direction!!! Choo Choo!

But, I’ve broken it down for you and pulled out what you need to know to keep your mixes in the safe zone. To learn all about the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act and what it demands of short form mixers, download a PDF of this publication my clicking on the image provided.

UAP mixes it up with The Legend of Neil

The effinfunny.com series created by Sandeep Parikh and Tony Janning has returned for its second season and has asked UAP to provide audio post production services.

Steve Urban wins TIVADC Peer Awards for sound design

UAP’s Steve Urban has won two TIVADC Peer Awards for sound design! Steve was honored and enthusiastic about the win,

“the fact that fellow sound designers listened to my work and deemed it award worthy is a real honor.”

UAP to Provide Sound Design & Mix for White Tiger Legend

Kory Juul was so pleased with our work on The Sandbox, that he has asked UAP to provide sound design and mix for his new proof of concept piece for his White Tiger Legend project. We love all the work required on these animation pieces!

Karol Urban nominated for “Mixer of the Year” at Discovery Channel

UAP’s Karol Urban has been nominated for “Mixer of the Year” at Discovery Channel’s own Discovery Arts and Sciences Post Production Awards. This is a special honor as nominations are made from direct peers who work with her studio at Discovery Communication’s Technology Center. Karol is also in contention for the “Man vs. Wild” Award (the project that succeeded despite the most challenging technical and time restraint hurdles) for her work on Koppel on Discovery – Iran: The Most Dangerous Nation, the “This Ain’t Radio Award” (best promo audio) for ETOC Portland, and The “Mythbuster Award” (most innovative work) for her theatrical trailer for Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom.

Sunaba/The Sandbox Premieres

Sunaba/The Sandbox premiered Sept 11, 2005 at the LA Shorts Fest held at the Arclight Cinemas. While we didn’t receive the gold, the interest of more than a few studios was received by director Kory Juul.