Conversation with Ben

Ben Coe & Ben Knop (Hills Havoc)
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THE RAMBLINGS OF TWO BENS AS THEY DISCUSS AND EXPLORE THE ARE OF SOUND, MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.

Episodes

  1. 08/13/2023

    EP 11 - IS A CAREER IN AUDIO CRAZY IN 2023? Ben Knop’s Journey into the world of sound - Part 1

    You asked “What is our background and journey into sound?” We heard you and decided to do a little feature episode on each of us and our journey into the world of sound. In this episode we learn how Ben Knop caught the sound bug and how many moments of his life has lead him to become the sound creator he is today! Enjoy part 1 with a follow up episode on the way to continue the journey! Where are you in your sound journey and what was the moment you decided to take this path? Let us know below in the comments 👇🏼 /// CHAPTERS \\\ 00:00 - How’s your week been? 01:14 - Ben’s practise productions! Check them out below 👇🏼 01:56 - My dog named ‘Panda’ 🐼 02:17 - Ben Knop’s Journey into the world of sound 29:50 - Standby for Part 2! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    30 min

  2. 08/06/2023

    EP 10 - ARE THIS YEARS MOVIES WORTH WATCHING? Oppenheimer, Barbie, Dune: Part Two and many more!

    So we love movies, if that isn’t obvious already and Ben and I were talking about which movies we want to see this year which gave us the idea to watch some trailers with you and decide which ones look great and why, and which ones are looking… not so good. Let us know in the comments below which movies you are excited to see! And share with us any secret popcorn recipes 🍿 /// CHAPTERS \\\ 00:00 - Hello 👋🏼 Update on our week! 03:20 - Let’s review some trailers 🎥 05:34 - Oppenheimer 14:30 - Short tangent, chicken or the egg? 15:32 - Barbie 22:49 - Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One 29:15 - Haunted Mansion 38:52 - Dune: Part two 50:03 - The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes 58:18 - Thanks for watching! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    1h 2m

  3. 07/08/2023

    EP 9 - THE FLASH. A SOUND REVIEW - Was it good? Was it Bad? Mmmmm we have a few thoughts.

    So it was both of our birthdays this past June so we decided to have some tasty food and watch “The Flash” to enjoy some Dolby Atmos sound. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the film itself and the impression the music and sound left us with. Was it good? Was it bad? ……. Join us and find out! Let us know in the comments if you’ve watched it and what you thought! /// CHAPTERS \\\ 00:00 - It’s our birthday! 00:39 - Why The Flash? 04:32 - Spoiler ALERT!! 05:00 - The film visually 07:36 - Was it like Cluedo? 08:12 - The Music Score #BenjaminWallficsh 09:50 - Why is music mixed so quiet and sound design so loud? 11:11 - Christopher Nolan & Hans Zimmer mix their scores loud! 11:24 - Score Mixer @jason_larocca did an amazing job on the music mix 11:35 - The overall sound of the film….. mmmmm. 13:00 - Which cinema had the first Dolby Atmos System in Australia? 14:31 - Back to the sound mix and our thoughts! 19:12 - Was it funny? Is that good for a super hero film? 21:57 - Did they use Dolby Atmos well? 29:34 - Ben Knop now has Dolby Atmos in his studio! 31:57 - Follow Ben Knop on YouTube! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    32 min

  4. 06/09/2023

    EP 8 - DROWNING IN IMMERSION - Apple Vision Pro, WWDC, Spatial Audio & Dolby Atmos

    This week at WWDC Apple launched the Apple Vision Pro, Apples first AR/VR headset which is very exciting and has got us thinking about immersive experiences and how this new product might make immersive video & audio experiences more accessible to the masses in a brand new way! Join us as we chat through our thoughts and share why we are excited! Have you seen this new product? Do you like immersive experiences? Let us know what you think in the comments! /// CHAPTERS \\\ 00:00 - Apple Vision Pro!!! 👓 06:00 - The audio, will it be good? 07:48 - AirPods Pro paired with Apple Vision Pro made for each other?! 08:55 - Sound scapes for the environments? 09:38 - Is it made for Ben Knop? 🤔 11:25 - Disney collaboration got Ben Knop a little excited! 13:28 - Could be amazing for live performances! 18:15 - Is everything mixed in Spacial Audio or Dolby Atmos yet? 21:42 - Finally updating the Mac computers for the pro users and creators! 22:57 - Will YouTube support surround sound & Dolby Atmos? 26:10 - Immersive audio is so much better and can be more creative 🔊 #stereoisdead30:16 - Spacial & Dolby Atmos in your home! 31:27 - Brain chips for the best audio? 🤖 33:20 - Ben Knop is very excited!! 35:45 - Why should we be excited for more Dolby Atmos? 43:24 - Ben’s hot tip 49:25 - Closing thoughts 💭 /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    51 min

  5. 06/08/2023

    EP 7 - LISTEN WITH BEN - Scores from The Dark Knight, God of War, James Bond and a Bear (McCreary)

    In this episode we chat about what makes a good score and should it be “good” music or have another purpose? We listen to some of our favourite music cues from some awesome films and discuss what we like about them. Listen in this new format where we listen and chat together so put on your favourite headphones! Let us know what you think and don’t forget to share your favourite film scores in the comments! Chapters: 00:00 - What makes a score good & should it be memorable? 04:25 - Hans Zimmer 06:49 - The Dark Knight - Hans Zimmer & James Newton Howard 14:15 - Jungle Cruise - James Newton Howard 16:36 - Europa Report - Bear McCreary 23:36 - God of War - Bear McCreary 25:07 - Davinci’s Demons - Bear McCreary 26:57 - The Cloverfield Paradox - Bear McCreary 32:49 - Interstellar - Hans Zimmer 38:41 - Man of Steel - Hans Zimmer 41:55 - Planet Earth 2 - Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea & Jasha Kiebe 44:15 - How to Train Your Dragon 2 - John Powell & Gavin Greenaway 50:10 - James Bond - John Barry 51:02 - No Time to Die - Hans Zimmer 51:59 - Spectre - Thomas Newman 54:08 - Skyfall - Adele 57:42 - Back to the Future - Alan Silvestri 01:00:22 - The Mummy Returns - Alan Silvestri 01:01:51 - The Martian - Harry Gregson-Williams 01:03:45 - Tron Legacy - Daft Punk & Joseph Trapanese So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the thumbs up emoji to let us know you're listening! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    1h 11m

  6. 05/13/2023

    EP 6 - MEET THE SOUND TEAM! - Star Wars Blasters, Alien Creatures and Recording Challenges On Set

    Join me! Ben Coe, and my fellow Ben, Ben Knop, In this conversation we discuss what it takes to make the sounds for your favourite film or TV show! Ben and I discuss the amazing sound team, who are they and what do they do? We chat through the different stages of production from pre-production, production and post-production and the difference in approach between big budget and small budget films and TV shows. We speak to the challenges of recording sound on set and some tricks used by the sound team to resolve them. So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the microphone emoji to let us know you're listening! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    1h 25m

  7. 05/04/2023

    EP 5 - WHAT'S SO COOL ABOUT COVERS - Scary Pockets, Sounds of the Past & Where The Good Tunes At?

    Join me! Ben Knop, and my fellow Ben, Ben Coe, In this conversation we discuss an amazing band creating epic covers called “Scary Pockets” They are a funk band that releases weekly music videos and covers, in pursuit of the funk. Scary Pockets is Ryan Lerman and Jack Conte, with the help and support from a rotating roster of the best session musicians, singers and producers in the Los Angeles, California area. Ben and I discuss the amazing musicianship of the band, the recording setup and the sounds of the vintage recording equipment used to create this nostalgic funk teleportation machine of music. Tired of listening to the same artists on repeat? Ben Coe gives some tips on how to discover new music in 2023 to get out of your music loop. So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the thumbs up emoji to let us know you're listening! CHECK THESE OUT!How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore | Prince cover ft. Hunter & Joe Bonamassa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8iqG12KUto&ab_channel=ScaryPockets Easy On Me - Adele (stripped-down cover ft. Hunter) | stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb4f5IPvwXU&ab_channel=stories Late Night Talking | @HarryStyles | funk cover ft. @SuzyJonesMusic & @TalWilkenfeld https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXpUFQ-bT9U&ab_channel=ScaryPockets Viva La Vida - Coldplay - FUNK cover feat. Maiya Sykes!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP3nskD7ebU&ab_channel=ScaryPockets Stayin' Alive | @beegees | funk cover ft. @LizzyMcAlpine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piTvLuHWLyg&ab_channel=ScaryPockets The Less I Know The Better | @TameImpala | funk cover Elise Trouw & Dave Koz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5K7B3cUO9U&ab_channel=ScaryPockets Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses - FUNK Cover featuring Mario Jose!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7a9YztLN4&ab_channel=ScaryPockets Back in Black | @acdc | funk cover ft. Joanna Jones & Joe Bonamassa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1LmJLBH6Fw&ab_channel=ScaryPockets /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    42 min

  8. 04/21/2023

    EP 4 - HAS DISNEY KILLED THE STAR WARS UNIVERSE? - Mandalorian, Ludwig Göransson & Oh No... Not Again

    Welcome to EP 4 with myself Ben Coe, and my fellow co-star, Ben Knop, in the next edition of "Conversation with Ben." Today we talk all things Star Wars and our thoughts on what Disney has done with our precious Star Wars franchise. After Ben Knop brings up that he's been watching 'The Mandalorian' Season 2 and we chat a little about the series, I chime in about the composer of the Season 1 & 2, Ludwig Göransson and his use of the Bass Recorder. We talk about the series quality sound effects and move onto the visuals of the show and their use of LED screen panels on their sets. Finally, I ask Ben Knop for his top tip, as a newbie, what's the best way to watch the Star Wars films? So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the star emoji to let us know you're listening! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    55 min

  9. 04/14/2023

    EP 3 - SINGLES OR ALBUMS? - Olivia Dean, Spatial Audio & Apple Airpods

    Back again with me Ben Coe, and my fellow co-star, Ben Knop, in the third edition of our new podcast, "Conversation with Ben." After a little banter and catch up Ben Knop and I talk about Albums vs Singles and where music streaming is taking the music industry. Ben Knop shares his love of the vinyl experience and I talk about how I consume my music. We move onto Olivia Dean's upcoming album Messy and discuss the listening expierence of her singles in stereo, Dolby Atmos (aka Spatial Audio) as well as Ben Knop's surround sound setup. We discuss our thoughts on the production and how it's been mixed for Dolby Atmos. Finally, we get onto Ben's Top Tip and I answer Ben's question of how to get the best listening experience out of Apple Music with some helpful tips for you all. So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the speaker to let us know you're listening! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠bencoe.com.au⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠⁠noisypost.com.au⁠⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    52 min

  10. 04/06/2023

    EP 2 - HAS STREAMING KILLED THE CINEMA? - Avatar 2, OPR Mics and More Failing Cameras

    Listen in on me Ben Knop, and my fellow Ben, Ben Coe, in the second edition of our new podcast, "Conversation with Ben." In this conversation we discuss what's been happening in our lives including Ben Coe's adventure to Colour Sound Studio, nerding out on vintage sound gear as well as testing out some new OPR Microphones he borrowed from Mark the creator of OPR Mics. I tell Ben about my little filming gig from the week for Wilderlands a new environmental start up and some dialogue restoration for a Sydney Opera House video. Both Ben and I recently went to the cinema to see Avatar 2 in Dolby Atmos and this sparked a discussion of whether streaming services have killed the cinema. We dive deep in the score, the clean dialogue and the huge soundtrack of Avatar 2 and what we thought about the Dolby Atmos experience. Ben Coe talks tells us an interesting story about the lead composer James Horner on Avatar 1 and Simon Franglen the lead composer for Avatar 2. I talk about the clarity of the dialogue in Avatar 2 and make comparisons with Tron: Legacy. We finish with our new segment "Ben's Hot Tip" where Ben ask Ben for our tip of the week. In this weeks conversation the question is "Where is the best place to sit in the cinema?". So once again join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what our thoughts are as we explore the art and science of sound, music and technology. Please rate our podcast and comment with a hello or the thumbs up emoji to let us know you're listening! /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠youtube.com/@bencoestudio⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠bencoe.com.au⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠instagram.com/bencoe⁠ /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - ⁠youtube.com/benniknop⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠noisypost.com.au⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠instagram.com/benniknop

    1h 27m

  11. 03/30/2023

    EP 1 - WHY START A PODCAST? - Our Studios, Our Careers and Failing Cameras

    Join me, Ben Coe, and my fellow Ben, Ben Knop, in the first episode of our brand new podcast, "Conversation with Ben." We discuss everything from film and TV scores to our beloved pets, Panda and Bonbon. As the first of our podcasts we thought you should get to know us and why we decided to start a podcast together. We love to talk and we think we're good at it and having a podcast gives us a motivation to spend more time together. Ben Knop talks about his work in post-production for Australian horror films, and I share my thoughts on the appeal of horror movies for independent filmmakers. I we also discuss his work in audio post-production for live concerts, TV commercials, and video clips. As well as his new horror film, "Godless the Eastfield Exorcism," being shown at Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans! Ben Coe discusses his work in composing and mastering as well as leading the broadcast & digital team at Arts Centre Melbourne and his plans to start his own YouTube channel called @BenCoeStudio. We also cover the exciting topic of the prospects of upgrading Ben Knop's studio to Dolby Atmos and my studio to 5.1 surround sound, and talk about my delicious speaker the beautifully honest 'Amphions'. So join us for a raw and fun conversation as we explore a wide range of topics, including our interests, our careers and what we think this podcast should be about. We can't wait to see where this podcast goes and make changes based on your feedback, so comment with a hello or the eggplant emoji to let us know you're listening. /// ABOUT US \\\ 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology. /// BEN COE'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - youtube.com/@bencoestudio ➤ Website - bencoe.com.au ➤ Instagram - instagram.com/bencoe /// BEN KNOP'S LINKS \\\ ➤ Youtube - youtube.com/benniknop ➤ Website - noisypost.com.au ➤ Instagram - instagram.com/benniknop

    42 min
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THE RAMBLINGS OF TWO BENS AS THEY DISCUSS AND EXPLORE THE ARE OF SOUND, MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY 'Conversation with Ben' is a podcast featuring Ben Coe and Ben Knop, two sound and music professionals with a shared passion for Music Composition, Film/TV Soundtracks, Audio Post Production, Mixing, Mastering, Dolby Atmos, and Spatial Audio. Listen in the inner workings of their minds as they chat through interesting topics each week. With their expertise and enthusiasm, 'Conversation with Ben' offers an insightful and engaging exploration of the art and science of sound, music and technology.

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    Ben Coe & Ben Knop (Hills Havoc)
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