How 400 Sound Effects Made This Game Feel Alive (#Shorts)

What makes a video game world feel immersive?

In this clip from the Audio Branding Podcast, Rune Eskildsen explains how expanding Necesse from just 30 sound effects to more than 400 transformed the game’s atmosphere and player experience.

From ambient animals to environmental feedback, great sound design helps virtual worlds feel alive instead of empty.

👉 Full Episode this Wednesday: https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/filmmaking-sound-design/sound-design-in-video-games-from-sci-fi-to-immersion-rune-eskildsen-part-1/

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✨ Sound is Powerful – Great Sound is Everything ✨

I LOVE putting this tool to work for you. I want to make sure that the compelling image you present to the world isn’t only visual – it’s also audible. Carry through with that professional logo or company colors and have a professional, signature sound. Now more than ever, you want to rise above the noise!
The voice you use for your commercial campaign, explainer video, or corporate narration can either make you sound world class, or have your potential customers or clients tuning you out. And there’s nothing worse these days than being ignored. A well-thought-out sound will make it impossible for that to happen!

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Sound Design Process in Film | Kenneth Johnson on Emotion, AI and Mentorship

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How does the sound design process in film actually create emotion, realism, and immersion?

In Part 2 of my conversation with award-winning sound designer Kenneth Johnson, we dive into how sound is built from script to final mix and why it plays such a powerful role in storytelling.

Kenneth walks through how he approaches a project from the moment he reads the script, how spotting sessions help shape the sonic direction, and why nearly everything you hear beyond dialogue is recreated in post-production. We also talk about how tools like iZotope RX and AI-assisted plugins are changing sound design workflows, and what that means for the future of the industry.

We get into collaboration too - how sound design and music work together without stepping on each other, why restraint matters when layering sound, and how all of it contributes to emotional impact. If you’ve ever wondered why a scene makes you feel something, this is a big part of the answer.

🔊 In this episode, we cover:
- The sound design process in film from script to final mix
- How sound drives emotional impact and realism
- Production recording vs post-production sound
- Why most sound is recreated in film
- How AI tools like iZotope RX are changing workflows
- Collaboration between sound design and music
- Mentorship and inclusion in the sound industry
- Advice for aspiring sound designers

⏱️Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
Jodi introduces the podcast and guest Kenneth Johnson

02:30 - The Role of Sound in Film
Kenneth discusses how sound drives emotion and enhances performances

10:15 - Sound Design Process
Kenneth outlines his creative process from script reading to sound design

15:45 - Production Recording vs. Post-Production
The difference between on-set sound recording and recreating sound effects

22:00 - Mentorship and Inclusion
Kenneth shares his commitment to mentoring aspiring sound designers

25:30 - The Future of Sound Design
Discussion on the innovations in sound design and AI’s impact

28:00 - Closing Thoughts
Final insights on the importance of sound in storytelling

Sound design in film isn’t just technical - it’s emotional, intentional, and essential to how stories are experienced.

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✨ Sound is Powerful – Great Sound is Everything ✨

I LOVE putting this tool to work for you. I want to make sure that the compelling image you present to the world isn’t only visual – it’s also audible. Carry through with that professional logo or company colors and have a professional, signature sound. Now more than ever, you want to rise above the noise!
The voice you use for your commercial campaign, explainer video, or corporate narration can either make you sound world class, or have your potential customers or clients tuning you out. And there’s nothing worse these days than being ignored. A well-thought-out sound will make it impossible for that to happen!

✅ Do you need a voice talent for your next project?
Visit my voice-over website to find out more about how my voice can help you with your audio brand.
👉 https://voiceoversandvocals.com/

✅ Get your complimentary mini e-book and learn how to create your personalized and branded audio branding strategy with my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategy
👉 https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

☕ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁? Now you can, if you Buy Me A Coffee 🎙️ 🎧 Thank You for Your Support!
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Why Sound Design Controls Your Emotions in Film | Kenneth Johnson (#shorts)

👉 Full episode this Wednesday: https://voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/filmmaking-sound-design/sound-design-process-a-conversation-with-kenneth-johnson/

Sound design in film doesn’t just support a scene - it controls how you feel.

In this clip, Kenneth Johnson explains how sound design and music work together to create emotional impact in film. From subtle background sound to powerful scores, sound is what pulls you into a moment and makes it unforgettable.

If a scene gives you chills, sound is a big reason why.


✨ Sound is Powerful – Great Sound is Everything ✨

I LOVE putting this tool to work for you. I want to make sure that the compelling image you present to the world isn’t only visual – it’s also audible. Carry through with that professional logo or company colors and have a professional, signature sound. Now more than ever, you want to rise above the noise!
The voice you use for your commercial campaign, explainer video, or corporate narration can either make you sound world class, or have your potential customers or clients tuning you out. And there’s nothing worse these days than being ignored. A well-thought-out sound will make it impossible for that to happen!

✅ Do you need a voice talent for your next project?
Visit my voice-over website to find out more about how my voice can help you with your audio brand.
👉 https://voiceoversandvocals.com/

✅ Get your complimentary mini e-book and learn how to create your personalized and branded audio branding strategy with my Top Five Tips for Implementing an Intentional Audio Strategy
👉 https://voiceoversandvocals.com/audio-branding-strategy/

☕ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁? Now you can, if you Buy Me A Coffee 🎙️ 🎧 Thank You for Your Support!
👉 https://cstu.io/45659e

Other Helpful Things . . .

✅ You can also subscribe to the Audio Branding Podcast here on YouTube to watch the show's latest episodes. Just make sure to hit that subscribe button 🙂

✅ Want to leave an honest review of my podcast? I’d love to know your thoughts!
👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/audiobranding

✅ Join The Power of Sound Facebook Community!
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/thepowerofsoundgroup

✅ Subscribe to my Newsletter
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👉 Editing/Production by Humberto Franco : https://humbertofranco.com/

#AudioBranding #SoundDesign #FilmSound #Storytelling #EmotionalImpact #Shorts

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