Gary Rydstrom
Sound
Biography
Gary Roger Rydstrom (born June 29, 1959) is an American sound designer and director. He has won 7 Academy Awards for his work in sound for picture. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Roger Rydstrom, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: June 29, 1959
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known For
The Magical World of Chuck Jones
Documentary on animator Chuck Jones.
The Making of 'Jurassic Park'
This documentary treats film fans to a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Jurassic Park," one of the 90's biggest hits and a milestone in special effects development. Narrated by James Earl Jones, it includes footage of the filming process, as well as interviews with director Steven Spielberg, and other members of the cast and crew, who give their insights into what it was like working together on this project and the efforts it took to bring the film to completion.
78/52
The most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession.
Strange Magic
A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.
In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy
Films beget films. Filmmakers influence other filmmakers constantly. But the most influential filmmaker of all time is Alfred Hitchcock.
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Making 'Toy Story'
Documentary of the making of the groundbreaking Disney/Pixar animated hit movie.
Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of Hitchcock
Alfred Hitchcock often referred to his style of film making as "pure cinema" — using camera movement, editing, music and sound to tell stories that would be impossible in any other medium. This in-depth documentary allows directors such as William Friedkin, Martin Scorsese and Guillermo del Toro to examine the power and mastery of Hitchcock's cinematic style.
Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock
The cry of gulls. The ticking of a clock. The clatter of a shower curtain, torn from its rod. In this workshop-like documentary, Academy Award-winning sound designers invite you to join them at their mix boards to investigate how Alfred Hitchcock employed sound design to tell his cinematic stories, whether making audience members leap from their seats in fright or crawl under them from excruciating suspense.
Filmography
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as Angry Gus (voice)
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