Blog Entries for Watson Wu

Watson interviewed by Sound Devices

watsonwu — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:00:00 +0100

Watson interviewed by Sound Devices!

http://www.sounddevices.com/news-events/news/sound-devices-gear-is-the-clear-choice-for-watson-wu-studios

Speaking Engagement @ University of Wisconsin...

watsonwu — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0100

Yours truly will be the Keynote Speaker at this University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Media Arts & Game Development event. If you're around there, stop by at 7:30pm on May 9, 2013. I'm going to share my experiences in the video game, film, tv, etc industries. ;-)

http://www.uww.edu/cac/magd/expo/

Tonebenders.net Interviewed Me

watsonwu — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:00:00 +0100

Tonebenders.net interviewed me, Charles Maynes, Frank Bry, and Axel Rohrbach. Check it out! :-)

http://www.tonebenders.net/tonebenders-007-frank-bry-charles-maynes-watson-wu-and-axel-rohrbach/

Sound Design Masterclass in Germany

watsonwu — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0100

*** 1/10/2013 This Masterclass has been cancelled. ***

I've been commissioned to conduct a Sound Design Master Class in Hamburg Germany.

http://iffma.eshop.t-online.de/FSH-MasterClass-SoundDesign-JAMES-MATHER/en

many Many Guns! Video of an upcoming game.

watsonwu — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0100

New video featuring boat loads of weapons I recorded. This was for a Korean game titled "Metro Conflict" by Red Duck. It may release sometime next year. We used: Sound Devices 788T, 552, 442, 744T, MixPre-D, and many mics.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151132329436689

Assassin's Creed 3 receives great Sound reviews!

watsonwu — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 01:00:00 +0100

I'm super excited with these fantastic Assassin's Creed 3 sound reviews received from the following sites. Thanks to all! It has been a great project to be a part of.

Assassin's Creed 3's Sound scores 9.8 out of 10 from PSXExtreme.com! http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-reviews/628.html

"The sound quality is also delivered in an incredibly high standard...", by ElectronicTheatre.co.uk!
http://electronictheatre.co.uk/xbox360/xbo [...]

Assassin's Creed 3 - My Latest Project

watsonwu — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Hello to All!

Just wanted to share a video diary of my weapons recordings for Assassin's Creed 3. Ubisoft contracted me as a consultant and to multi-track field record various Cannons. Yes, REAL CANNONS! Enjoy!!

Assassin's Creed 3 - Recording Weapons for the video game

http://youtu.be/bDZs_07rRaY

My Battlefield Article is Out!

watsonwu — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0100

My new article is out!
The Voice Over Story behind Battlefield - An Interview with Tomas Danko. Enjoy!

http://www.rodemic.com/news/the_voice_over_story_behind_battlefield_an_interview_with_tomas_danko

Recording Explosion Sounds!

watsonwu — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Watson Wu Studios multi-track field recording sounds of various explosions. The sounds you hear in this video are from my Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro. This was done at a Top Secret location, using Top Secret explosion mixtures, for a Top Secret video game client. Enjoy! :-)

Youtube link (Please Comment & click Like).

http://youtu.be/rYhom5GI628

Watson's latest video - Pistol shooting with a Rode mic

watsonwu — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Watson tests the new Stereo Videomic Pro by Rode Microphones - Pistol shooting video.

Test Recording New Rode Stereo Videomic Pro

Watson reviews Rode's Stereo Videomic Pro

watsonwu — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Watson reviews the new Stereo Videomic Pro by Rode Microphones - made for DSLR users.

Rode Stereo Videomic Pro

Watson's music in Gametrailers TV with Geo Keighley

watsonwu — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Gametrailers TV with Geo Keighley aired Watson's original music.
Check out Epside 113 featuring EA's multi-award winning game, Dead Space.
Also, check out Episode 222 featuring Lucas Arts' various games

Watson Wu in a new Game Book

watsonwu — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100

I'm in a new Game Book! See page 137 for my quote. :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Game-Development-Essentials-Interface-Design/dp/1111642885/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1338430413&sr=8-12

GameAudio101.com interviews Watson Wu

watsonwu — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Watson Wu interviewed by GameAudio101.com. Special thanks to Ben Long!

http://www.gameaudio101.com/Watson-Wu-Field-Recording.php

New Video - Supercharged Mini Cooper!

watsonwu — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0100

During a recent recording, I thought I would try out a new suction cup mount for small camcorders. It worked Really Well! Listen to the replaced audio using some of my multi-track recordings. Enjoy!

Supercharged Mini Cooper - Works S edition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3SQ9d33sMs

My video of The 10th Annual GANG Awards Show

watsonwu — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0100

For those who could not attend GDC last week, this is my video of The 10th Annual GANG Awards Show. Note: this is the short version at run time 46 minutes. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTKS_U8FN9E&list=UUJICRMCGVZ1i6XYAq-WqDWg&index=1&feature=plcp

GDC

watsonwu — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Just bought my tickets for GDC. See you all there!

GANG Awards - Vote for my work

watsonwu — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:00:00 +0100

Please vote NCAA Football 12 for Sound Design of The Year. Enjoy my crowds! :-)

Watson Wu - Recording Fast Muscle Cars & Dodge Ram Trucks

watsonwu — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0100

Watson Wu Studios - Recording Fast Muscle Cars and Dodge Ram Trucks.

Please click LIKE and leave a comment. Thanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE8Kgr4FhD8

Gun Recordings - Top Secret Location

watsonwu — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0100

Watson Wu recording more guns at a Top Secret Location.

Please click LIKE and leave a comment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zf1wzWxzKQ&list=UUJICRMCGVZ1i6XYAq-WqDWg&index=1&feature=plcp