Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 11/10/2026I agree. I’m going to continue to champion what the sound artists in our industry are doing. They’re creativity inspires me, and we need to lift the veil 020
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Sound designer & re-recording mixer Charles Maynes agrees that AI can't match human creative thinking, but will that matter if our creative work is seen simply as a disposable commodity. It’s an important topic regarding the future of our craft www.production-expert.com/production-e...production-expert.comWhy Sound Designers And Artists Should Be Afraid Of Generative AI | Audio Production: News, Tutorials & ReviewsRe-recording Mixer Charles Maynes responds to René Coronado on AI SFX. Why clients, copyright, and cost, not creativity, are the real risk to our industry. 2223
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 09/10/2026We certainly put a lot of THWIPS & other ear candy into S2 of #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodSpiderman. Thanks to Jeff Trammell & our friends at Marvel for having us back. Our Skywalker Sound team carefully crafted the sonic storytelling on each episode. Just gotta wait until January 0110
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Featured on the updated Skysound website is an article from @claytonsandell.com about the sound design for the animated film “In Your Dreams”. We spoke about making sounds for inanimate objects that come to life & scrutinizing bodily noises on the mix stage www.skysound.com/news/blendin...skysound.comBlending Serious Reality and Subconscious Adventure: The Sound Design of In Your Dreams with Mac SmithSkywalker Sound and Kuku Studios assembled a dream team for the Netflix animated feature. 181
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 01/10/2026If you told me a year ago that a low budget film that I was about to work on was going to be so popular that a sing-a-long version would come out, I would’ve thought you were crazy. And here we are 🤣 Go experience BUDDY in theaters & sing loud & proud! 1164
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Hey fellow Soundies! A few months ago I came across a post about a plug-in that can oscillate the parameters of other plugins. For example make Fab-Filter ProQ4 have rhythmic rises & drops at a certain frequency. I can’t remember the name of it. Any ideas? 322
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The forest, the farmland, the swamp & the prairie needed to sound rich and alive, but slightly artificial; also a contrast to the sounds of Grace’s world. Many great choices from sound FX editor Tim Farrell. Skywalker Sound 050
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 17/09/2026For the sound design in “Buddy” we took inspiration from the sounds of classic movie musicals like “The Wizard of Oz” & “Oklahoma” for the ambiences outside of the park. A radical change from the minimalist soundscape in the “It’s Buddy” episodes. (Continued) 180
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Additional sound crew, not pictured: Tim Farrell (sound effects editor), Ronni Brown (foley artist), Richard Duarte (foley mixer), & Derek McGinley (assistant re-recording mixer) Thank you Skywalker Sound for welcoming this unique film into your sonic sandbox 060
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Mix stage photo (L to R): Alexei Krassovsky (post supervisor), Drew Sykes (producer), Mac Smith (supervising sound editor/sound designer), Tracy Rosenblum (producer), Casper Kelly (writer/director), Tony Villaflor (re-recording mixer), Kim Foscato (supervising sound editor), Nate Hill (music editor) 160
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 29/08/2026BUDDY is the kind of film that has many opportunities for sound. Without giving too much away, we came up with different sonic aesthetics depending on where we are with the characters to support the storytelling. Experience it on the big screen with big sound & a room full of moviegoers 150
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 29/08/2026The dark, absurdist horror comedy BUDDY is out in movie theaters this weekend. This story comes from the brain of Casper Kelly of “Too Many Cooks” fame. I don’t get to work on films like this very often; something so bizarre, unhinged & unconventional 5210
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I experienced this film last week & I can’t stop thinking about it. It’s absolutely one of my favorites of 2026 010
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 09/08/2026I know that many of you have strong feelings about generative AI. This is a call to action to put some regulations in place. Take a look & share if you care. Save the arts from generative AI - Sign the Petition! c.org/nrD2SMm7Jtc.orgSign the PetitionSave the arts from generative AI 0135
Reposted by Mac SmithNick Tierce @nicktierce.com · 24/07/2026A selection of episodes from STAR WARS DETOURS, George Lucas's final, unreleased Star Wars project, will screen at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. 917636
Reposted by Mac SmithLos Angeles Times @latimes.com · 22/07/2026Hollywood’s storied Cinerama Dome will soon be open for business again. Read more: www.latimes.com/entertainmen... 45712
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 22/07/2026This is an EXCELLENT episode! I know Jason & Gabe have wanted to chat with Ben for many years. Careful what you wish for… it may just come true someday 1183
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Buddy is coming to your neighborhood in 5 weeks. Aren’t you excited kids?!?! I had a thing or two to do with the sound on this one. Buckle up 080
Reposted by Mac SmithBlast Points @blastpoints.bsky.social · 20/07/2026TUESDAY! The Great Heep 40th anniversary continues as Star Wars legend BEN BURTT joins us to discuss writing the episode and so much more! This is one you’re not going to want to miss and it’ll be available everywhere podcasts are on Tuesday! 6305
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I hope it goes all over the world. Spread the gospel Randy! 020
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Here’s Randy Thom’s essay: Designing a Movie for Sound randythom.blog/2017/05/05/d...randythom.blogDesigning A Movie For SoundThis is an article I wrote in the mid 1990’s. It’s a plea for sound to be taken as seriously as visuals in film storytelling. Most directors say they care deeply about sound, but almo… 050
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Randy Thom helped me get my start in film sound. I’m thrilled to see that he’s teaming up with Mike James Gallagher. I tell filmmakers about the importance of involving sound artists from the start. Randy’s essay is the foundation for this. Spread the word. www.indepthsound.com/damfs 1100
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Not quite, but we did play with some VHS emulation tools 110
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I love BUDDY, yes I do I’m the proud sound designer of this absolutely crazy film Coming to a big screen, with big sound, near you on August 28th 6252
Reposted by Mac SmithPeter Ramsey @pramsey342.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Storyboard artists, often closest and most integral to realizing a director's vision, are a relatively cheap part of the process. Often their role is disparaged, or not even understood. And yet one of the main goals of AI in film production seems to be to replicate what they do. 171498625
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Here’s a photo of Gatenn Matarazzo witnessing how much sound editing we had to do in a limited amount of time for PIZZA MOVIE. Sound design, foley, dialogue, ADR, & music all had to be edited precisely for successful comedic timing 0100
Reposted by Mac SmithBlast Points @blastpoints.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Back in 2018, we did a whole episode celebrating the incredible contributions the late Marcia Lucas made to Star Wars and beyond. Check it out here on Apple Podcasts : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... 15615
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 30/05/2026I’m so glad that I met Marcia Lucas 3 years ago. She was very kind to me & @actuallybrandon.bsky.social when we asked for a photo with her. There need to be more books written about her influence on the original trilogy films & Skywalker Ranch. Rest in peace 0274
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 29/05/2026This past weekend I was a speaker at ANIMATED! A 2 day master class hosted by @aaronblaiseart.bsky.social in LA. I gave a talk about getting sound involved at the story stage; not letting it be an afterthought. I received enthusiastic responses from many attendees. It was encouraging 0130
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 19/05/2026In 4 days I’ll be on stage at the Wilshire-Ebell theatre in LA along with over 2 dozen presenters. Come learn about the the whole animation pipeline. I’ll be talking about sound as storytelling and how that applies to animation. Hope to see you there! 092
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 29/04/2026This one will be in person only, but hopefully there will be another opportunity in the future that’s online 110
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 26/04/2026Unfortunately I wasn’t able to go last night, but the new LeAndre Thomas short film THIS IS PRIVATE, had its Bay Area premiere at the Lucasfilm theater at LDAC. It’s a special film & I hope people get to experience it soon. Tony Villaflor, Andrea Gard & I did the sound 050
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 24/04/2026You’re not ready for BUDDY. I’m the proud sound designer of this absurdist horror film directed by Casper Kelly. Experience it only in theaters in September, courtesy of Roadside Attractions & Saban Films 1180
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Have you ever wanted to know how to make an animated film? Learn from 20+ top animation artists, including me, May 23 & 24. This in person master class will take you through the entire animation pipeline. Tickets on sale now for this Los Angeles event creatureartteacher.com/animated-mas... 060
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 15/04/2026The “early bird” ticket sale prices for this animation master class end this evening. You can save up to $200 by taking advantage today. If you’ve ever been inspired to make your own animated film, don’t miss this LA event hosted by @aaronblaiseart.bsky.social 020
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 14/04/2026I'll be speaking at this 2 day animation event in May in LA. Learn about animation from concept to distribution with legends: John Musker, Ron Clements, Pam Coats, Peter Ramsey, & many more. I'll be speaking about sound (of course). Hope to see you there! creatureartteacher.com/animated-mas...creatureartteacher.comANIMATION! Master Class - May 23rd - 24thTickets On Sale! 2 Days of Art & Animation Education 393
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Here’s a clip of the sound design I created for the start of the “drug phase” for Pizza Movie. This is the one you hear right before the “No Bad Words” phase begins. I love challenges like this where you can go in so many different directions 2383
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Much love to our fantastic filmmakers Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney, Max Butler, Billy Rosenberg, Jason Zaro, Molle DeBartolo, John Sylva , Bobby Williams, Matt McBrayer, Wes Smith and the rest of the American High team. Thank you all! (4/4) 060
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Thanks to our Skywalker Sound crew, Dmitri Makarov, Tim Farrell, Rich Quinn, Steve Slanec, Angela Ang, Malcolm Fife, Andrea Gard, Shelley Roden, Dennis Leonard, Trisha Golec, Dorothy Lee, Leff Lefferts, Pete Horner, Scott Lewis & our re-recording mixer Tony Villaflor (3/4) 160
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 05/04/2026I remember seeing an interview with David Lynch. He talked about how he was afraid to make an all out comedy because it’s too hard. So many comedies are based on rhythm & pacing. It has to be just right for the jokes to land. That was true for the dialogue but the sound FX. (2/4) 170
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Pizza Movie has been released for the world to see (and hear)! This movie is ridiculous from top to bottom and it was so much fun for our Skywalker Sound team to collaborate on a crazy comedy with BriTANicK! 🧵(1/4) 1323
Mac Smith @giganticcranium.bsky.social · 03/04/2026I just wrote a @mpeg700.bsky.social letter: Keep Post in California Alive! The legislation would support productions that complete sound, foley, picture editing, music recording/ mixing & VFX in CA. This is a critical moment for industry support Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/keep...actionnetwork.orgKeep Post Alive: Pass a CA Post-Production Tax IncentiveAssemblymember Nick Schultz has authored AB-2319, a bill that would create a tax incentive to stimulate post-production employment in California. Write to the Assembly's Arts Committee to make your vo... 082