Using my PLN to check the latest news and updates in my field of interest, I clicked on to Google Reader and found an interview with sound designer Tim Nielsen. If you’re interested in reading it yourself, you can find it here: Tim Nielsen Interview. Admittedly, I have never heard of Nielsen, so I did some searching and found his credits on IMDb. As it turns out, he’s extremely well-credited, having worked on film hits like Toy Story 3, Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings, and There Will Be Blood with positions like sound editor, designer, and recorder. You can see what else he’s worked on here: Credits.
This interview basically tells readers how Nielsen got started in his career, who his influences are, and tips for sound effects recording. He, too, hard started out in college, attending University of Southern California, and is believed to be the first intern at Skywalker Sound, learning from the great Gary Rydstrom. Through his time there he networked, which eventually helped him land a job as an assistant after he graduated, and eventually began his credited works.
