By The Editors of SHOOT
View the spots and learn more about the companies and people behind the great range of music, sound design and audio post represented in the selections for this Summer’s SHOOT Top 10 Tracks Chart. See related article here.
SHOOT Top 10 Summer 2012 Tracks Chart
| Title | Music/Sound | Audio Post | Agency | Production | |
1 |
Brand USA’s “Land of Dreams” (view spot below) |
NY Noise, New York Craig Bishop, executive producer; Rick DePofi, John Leventhal, producers/arrangers. “Land of Dreams” songwriters: Rosanne Cash, John Leventhal. Recording artists: Rosanne Cash with David Hidalgo, Steve Berlin, Bebel Gilberto, Treme Brass Band. |
Sound Lounge, New YorkTom Jucarone, mixer. |
JWT New York Paul Greco, director of music |
@radical.media, bicoastal/international Dave Meyers, director. |
2 |
Prometheus’ Happy Birthday, David” (movie teaser promo) (view spot below) |
Q Department, New YorkDrazen Bosnjak, original music/sound designer. | Wave Studios, London Joe Mount, mixer |
n/a | RSA Films/Little Minx, bicoastal/international Johnny Hardstaff, director |
3 |
Puma’s “Social”
(view spot below) |
Squeak E. Clean Productions, Los Angeles Music by: Squeak E. Clean. Chris Smith, head of production/music producer. Song: “Pastel” Nylon Studios, New York Dave Robertson, sound design |
Nylon Studios Dave Robertson, mixer |
Droga5, New York | MJZ, bicoastal/international Fredrik Bond, director. |
4 |
Hennessey’s “Manny” (view spot below) |
Human, bicoastal | Sonic Union, New York Rob McIver, mixer Wave Studios, London Aaron Reynolds, Joe Mount, mixers |
Droga5, New York | Hungry Man, bicoastal/international Johnny Green, director |
5 |
Intel’s “House of Flying Laptops” (view spot below) |
Elias Arts, bicoastalDavid Gold, creative director; Michael Fraumeni, composer; Ann Haugen, executive producer. | Play, Santa Monica, Calif. John Bolen, mixer |
Venables Bell & Partners, San Francisco |
Rattling Stick, Los Angeles Daniel Kleinman, director |
6 |
Fuze Tea’s “Zoetrope” (view spot below) |
Beacon Street Studios, Venice, Calif.Andrew Feltenstein, John Nau, Danny Dunlap, composers; Adrea Lavezzoli, music exec producer; Leslie DiLullo, music producer. Henryboy, New YorkBill Chesley, sound designer; Kate Gibson, exec producer. |
Sound Lounge, New York Rob DiFondi, mixer; Jill Silberstein, audio producer. |
twofifteenmccann, San Francisco |
1st Ave Machine Ben Steiger Levine, director |
7 |
Samsung Galaxy Note’s “Olympic Drums”
(view spot below) |
Endless Noise, Santa Monica, Calif. Jeff Elmassian, creative director/arranger/sound designer; Andy Rehfeldt, arranger/sound designer; Mary Catherine Finney, producer. “Rendered Noise” rendition of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” |
Endless Noise Grant Cornish, Bob DeMaa, mixers. |
Cheil USA, New York | Tool of North America, bicoastal Jason Zada, director |
8 |
Nikon’s Joyride (short film) (view spot below) |
Yessian Music, Los Angeles Mark Chu, composer; Brian Yessian, chief creative officer; Michael Yessian, executive producer. Yessian Music, DetroitJeff Dittenber, sound designer |
Yessian Music, Detroit Jeff Dittenber, mixer |
Client-direct | Cap Gun Collective, Chicago, London Sandro Miller, director. |
9 |
Corona Light’s “Stan”
(view spot below) |
Marmoset Music, Portland, Ore.Brian Hall, Grant Piper (who is with Goodby, Silverstein & Partners), composers; Ryan Mathew Wines, producer. Lime Studios, Santa Monica, Calif.Joel Waters, sound designer |
Lime Studios, Santa Monica Joel Waters, mixer. |
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco | The Directors Bureau, Los Angeles Mike Mills, director |
10 |
Cape Cod Potato Chips’ “Seagulls”
(view spot below) |
Song: “I Ran (So Far Away)” by Flock of Seagulls | Clean Cuts, Baltimore Nick Sjostrom, engineer; Anna Trapani, producer. |
GKV, Baltimore, Md. | Rhythm + Hues Commercial Studios, Los Angeles Tony Petrossian, director |
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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