Foley Artist Gary Hecker - VIDEO

Here's a fantastic video about doing foley for feature films with Gary Hecker of Todd-AO studios (Burbank)

My Birthday Fundraiser for O.I.

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (O.I.) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by brittle bones that break easily.

I live with O.I. and I've been blessed to have accomplished many great things even with the disability.  Even after breaking my bones over 35 times in various parts of my body, I have always kept a positive attitude about life and continue to live my dreams.

I want others (most with more severe cases of O.I.) to have a chance to do some great things also!  Let's heal the bones as well as the spirits of those living with O.I.

My birthday was on July 25th and instead of asking for gifts, I put together a campaign to raise $250 to go towards research to find a cure for O.I.

Please take a look at my Birthday Wish and please donate if you can!  

http://birthdays.causes.com/wishes/2584

Every dollar counts and this is something that means a lot to me!

Apple, Dude!

So, some people say that I am a little obsessed with Apple products.

Yes.  Yes, I am.

This is a picture taken in my studio earlier today.

At one point today - actually, this happens more often than not - I was using all four of these devices at once!

Seems a bit silly and overkill to most, but the truth of the matter is I got A TON OF WORK DONE!  And it is with all of these amazing, fantastic, even magical devices that I make it all happen.

DISNEY STORE TELEVISION SOUND DESIGN

Tony J. has completed sound design on bumper spots for the March Episode of Disney Store Television that runs in all of the Disney Retail Store locations.

EMINENT DOMAIN WINS MERIT AWARD

The short film, "Eminent Domain", which was written and directed by Leigh Carlson, has won the 2009 Award of Merit from The Indie Fest (www.theindiefest.com). The sound on the film was headed by Tony J. for Touch Sound. From Production Sound Recording to Sound Design, Sound Edit, and Re-Recording Mixing. Congratulations goes out to everyone involved in the making of this short film.

BLOCKBUSTER MEDIA PLAYER GETS T.S. WORKS

Tony J. has been fortunate to work on a new commercial spot that will run in select Blockbuster locations for the launch of the brand new BLOCKBUSTER ONDEMAND / MEDIAPOINT DIGITAL MEDIA PLAYER. The system was announced today by Blockbuster and 2Wire (READ ARTICLE HERE). Tony J. (Touch Sound) did full Sound Design, Voice Over Recording, and final Re-Recording Mix. Also, one of Tony J.'s original tracks from the "SBBS Soundtrack: Vol I" was used as the music bed.

"MYGYM TV" SOUNDS GOOD TO TONY J.

Tony J. has recently completed recording production sound for various segments of "MyGym TV". MyGym, the world's leader in children's gym facilities, is revamping their website as well as their in-store television show, which will contain the segments shot over a 4 day period.

FEATURE FILM "THE GROVER COMPLEX" GETS THE T.S. TREATMENT

Touch Sound (Tony J.) has been signed on to do Post Production Sound Design on a new feature film called, "The Grover Complex". Tony J. will be handling all Sound Design, Sound Editing, ADR, Foley, and Re-Recording Mixing on the project which is filming now and set for post in December 2009. Look for scenes from the film to be available on the Touch Sound website on the PROJECTS page when it is complete.

"PUNCTURE" GET POST SOUND BY TONY J.

Writer/Director, Mike Dunn, has signed on Tony J. (Touch Sound) to handle Post Production Sound duties on his short film, "Puncture". Tony J. will do Sound Design, Sound Editing, ADR, Foley, and Re-Recording Mixing. Look for a portion of the completed project on the Touch Sound Projects page when it is complete.

"TOEPUNCHER" GETS THE TOUCH SOUND TREATMENT

Director, David Stone, has put his latest project, "Toepuncher", in the hands of Tony J. (Touch Sound) to complete full Sound Design and Re-Recording Mixing. The short film was shot on 35mm and when completed, it will be submitted throughout the festival circuit. Of course, you will be able to view portions of the film here on the PROJECTS page when it becomes available.

TONY J. TO ASSIST SOUND ON SHORT FILM

Tad Chamberlain has brought on Tony J. to work as an assistant to sound on a short film project. The film is being shot over a three-day period during the month of July.

"GUARDIAN LOVE" SOUND DESIGN BY TOUCH SOUND

Touch Sound has signed a deal with Writer/Director/Editor, H.M. Ostrove, to complete Sound Design, Sound Editing, and Re-Recording Mixing on "Guardian Love". This short film is the story of a seasoned guardian angel's struggle to be with the one he loves. H.M. Ostrove had previously contracted Touch Sound to do Production Sound Recording and Post Production Sound on "Lucky Charm," which is currently being submitted to festivals.

Sound Design, Sound Edit, and Re-Recording Mixing will be done by Tony J. during the month of July and the film will be submitted to festivals soon after. There will also be scenes from the film available for viewing at the Touch Sound website on the PROJECTS page.

'PUBERT' TO GET MIXED BY TOUCH SOUND

Producer/Director/Actor - Jenn Page, of LuminaveFilms, has signed on Touch Sound to do Sound Design and Re-Recording Mixing for her latest short film entitled, "Pubert" The story centers on a young boys mission to return a treasured baseball that his father doesn't realize he took... and there's a lot more! Portions of the film will be available here on the PROJECTS page when completed.

UPDATED TOUCHSOUND DOT COM HOME PAGE

The updated home page at www.touchsound.com will now give you the option to subscribe to Touch Sound News via RSS Feed. There are two options; either by using an RSS reader or you can receive the latest news via email. The options are located at the top of the page now, so please take a minute to subscribe and we hope you enjoy getting all the latest news as it happens.

TOUCH SOUND UPGRADES STUDIO

With recent news of Leopard support from Digidesign, Touch Sound has upgraded both the OS and the Pro Tools software in the studio. The new Pro Tools version is 7.4.2, with many new features that will allow the system to run efficiently on Mac OSX 10.5.4. The system upgrade has shut down studio operations for only a short time and everything will be up and running no later than Monday, July 14, 2008. We appreciate all of our clients' patience during this system upgrade.

SCREENING FOR TWO TOUCH SOUND PROJECTS

Both "Lucky Charm" and "Eminent Domain" will be screened on Friday, May 31st at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, CA. The screening is by invite only, but look for pictures from the event coming soon.

ANOTHER SCREENING FOR TOUCH SOUND!

How cool is this?



This is the screening room at Warner Bros. Studios where TWO short films that I recently completed post audio on will be shown. The screening is on Friday, May 31, 2008.

The films are "Lucky Charm" (Written & Directed by H.M. Ostrove) and "Eminent Domain" (Written & Directed by Leigh Carlson).

It's a private screening (otherwise, I would ask every single one of you to come and check it out!)

I had to blog about it because it's just so exciting to hear my work in a large theater setting.

When I get the DVDs of the films I will be putting up scenes on the PROJECTS page of www.touchsound.com, so you will all be able to check them out.

TOUCH SOUND PHOTO GALLERY

Check out Tony J. in action on set and with the talented people that he is working with on various projects. Click Here to take a look at the first couple pics available.

TOUCH SOUND HITS THE SILVER SCREEN

Tony J. has recently completed work on "The Receptionist", a 20 minute short film that will be screened at The Regent Showcase Cinema in Hollywood, CA on Thursday, May 8, 2008. This will be the first time that Tony J.'s work will be heard in this large of a theater. Scenes from "The Receptionist" will be available for viewing soon on the PROJECTS page here on www.touchsound.com.

SCREENING OF 'THE RECEPTIONIST'

About 7 months ago, I was sitting in a movie theater in Granada Hills and when the movie was over, I said to myself, "I want to hear my sound work in a big theater one day." Well my friends, that day is today!

"The Receptionist" is a 20 minute short film that I did Sound Design, Re-Recording Mixing, Dialogue Editing, Effects Editing, ADR, etc. - the whole enchilada! - and tonight they are having a screening out in Hollywood.

The screening is taking place at The Regent Showcase Cinema, located at 614 N. La Brea, which is a 700 seat theater!

I'm so excited to hear my work and have an audience experience it in that environment as well.

There are a total of 7 short films being screened so it sounds like a great evening.

If you, my personal friends, can make it down, please do.