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Creating The Soundscape Of Transformers

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by Ben Hanson on October 28, 2011 at 01:00 PM
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When we decided upon Transformers as a cover story, I started asking around the office looking for ideas for our video coverage. Without a second of hesitation, Game Informer's own Jeff Cork demanded to learn how the team at High Moon Studios recreates the iconic sounds of the transformations. We are happy to say that we captured the process on video along with many other glimpses inside the creation of audio for Transformers: Fall of Cybertron.  Three separate videos each capture an element of the audio work being done for the game, from the fun of foley sound capturing, to working with the inimitable voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen.

In the video below the audio team at High Moon Studios, led by lead sound designer Rob Burns, show off their foley studio that they use to recreate the sounds of Cybertron. They also demonstrate one of the perks of capturing sounds for a war game: detonating rockets.

The video below focuses on the creation of the sounds of transformation for Optimus, Jazz, and Grimlock.

And lastly, our final video feature focuses on the all-important voice of Peter Cullen as Optimus Prime, and Rob Burns shares his experience of recording those sessions.

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  • by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 01:07 PM
    Well FIRST of all I would like to bring my attention to the FIRST video in this article. It is interesting, but at FIRST I thought Transformers recorded Robo sex for it's sounds. Oh yeah, and FIRST!
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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 01:13 PM

    Foley artist never cease to amaze me.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 01:24 PM

    Who would of thought a slinky would produce the lazer sounds. I also can't imagine any other voice other than Peter Cullen for Optimus. Kudos to High Moon Studios.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 01:24 PM

    Some of this stuff is amazing and really creative.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 01:37 PM
    Can't say these guys aren't passionate. Those are 2 fellas that love their job.
    I grew up when transformers were new and I didn't get into them. That was all my brother he was the transformer nut. Knowing the series is getting a reboot from such passionate fans, I don't feel I can pass this up a second time.
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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 02:16 PM

    Sound design seems like tons of fun, and I always love hearing about it. All the crazy experimentation must make it an exciting job. Thanks for the videos, Ben.

  • by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 02:19 PM
    I wonder how peter cullen has that voice? I like the blade hitting the wall sound.
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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 02:31 PM

    Looks a great job.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 02:35 PM

    The videos were very interesting. It is good to see how well the sound team thought out what should go into the sound effects, as well as the kind of unique thinking it takes to create sound effects.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 03:06 PM

    Peter Cullen IS Optimus Prime.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 03:40 PM

    ya good luck with that

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 04:08 PM

    Those are some wicked cool sounds. I love seeing how they develop stuff like this behind the scenes. Such basic sounds but when combined they sound so alien. I love that!

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 04:09 PM
    Why are they making Transformers their feature? Are that many people really into this??
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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 04:20 PM

    "One shall stand, one shall fall."

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 04:38 PM

    Fantastic how dedicated these guys all are at High Moon to preserve G1. Love it. Love it. Every new segment makes me smile all the brighter :)

    And Peter Cullen's Optimus is today's John Wayne. Fantastic stuff.

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 08:44 PM

    I'm pretty sure Optimus Prime and Master Chief are EASILY the most recognizable voices for me =) Both just huge icons of my childhood and currently early adult life =)

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 09:37 PM

    So creative, it makes me want to pay more attention to sounds in games and see if I can possibly derive what the actual recordings came from. I appreciate this more from a musician's point of view who has done a lot of studio work than I do as a gamer. It's not easy getting the perfect sound but they seem to do a great job.  

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    by Friday, October 28, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Peter Cullen is the Gun....

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    by Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Love all these videos & articles for this guys!! Keep em coming. All this behind the scenes stuff is always fascinating to me.

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    by Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 02:07 AM

    Grimlock looks sick!

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