The Science of Jump Scares

In this episode of The Editing Podcast we interview Peter Albrechtsen about his sound work on Evil Dead Rise (2023). ⏵ More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-vbfQGIT1TQJaxWeG8gQqeNMFEhGEX7Q ⏵ Sign up for Riverside: https://bit.ly/Riverside_EDITINGPODCAST & use code EDITINGPODCAST for 20% off! ⏵ Free month of TrackClub: https://trackclub.com/referral-landing?via=the-editing-podcast The Editing Podcast - The Science of Jump Scares If you want your audience to pay attention, bring them in with sound. The open secret is that you see a movie more with your ears than your eyes. Peter Albrechtsen worked closely with director Lee Cronen to build the soundscape for Evil Dead Rise, and in this video he shares a masterful philosophy on using sound to tell your story, not just for horror films but any genre... Peter Albrechtsen - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1022700/ Hosts: @JordanOrme and @HillierSmith Editor: David Sant Intro Editor: @paulpredu Producer: Ashley J Woods This exploration of sound design is not only a must for those who appreciate the technical intricacies of filmmaking, but it is also an exciting journey for those who love the Evil Dead series and are curious to see how this latest instalment has raised the bar in the genre. Let's dive into this journey together and learn how we can all use sound to tell better, more engaging stories. 00:00 Intro 01:02 What is the role of the sound designer? 02:07 Evil Dead Rise Sound Breakdown 06:12 This Interview was recorded with Riverside. 07:26 Evil Dead Rise Sound Secrets 12:38 Jump Scare Scene Breakdown 14:14 Get a free month of Trackclub 15:04 How to suck someone in with Sound 16:35 Sound Design + Editor Workflow 18:11 How to Sound Design for Story 20:36 How to mke stock SFX sound good 23:45 What was it like on Evil Dead Rise? 26:38 Advice for the next generation