What are skins, and why do they matter? There is a common belief in the esports world that “If I play with this skin, I will win more games.” A skin is the cosmetic appearance of a character and/or ...

Sound effects are some of the most underappreciated aspects of cinema. Indeed, the visual nature of film as a medium often ensures that sound is taken for granted, particularly when it comes to ...

From the wet squelch of an alien creature to the crisp tip-tapping of a dance scene, filmic aural experiences are created by foley artists. These audio masters use their imagination and technical know ...

On January 14, the Women’s Steering Committee (WSC) meeting was preceded by the panel discussion, Music & Sound: How they Influence Storytelling and How Directors Weave them into the Plot. During a ...

In musical evaluations, the "sight-over-sound" effect—where visual information overrides auditory input—is frequently observed, calling into question the assumption that sound is the dominant factor ...

A new University of Mississippi study shows that some sound waves don't just move forward—they also move slightly to the side. Understanding this movement could help researchers develop more precise ...

The salvage yard at M. Maselli & Sons, in Petaluma, California, is made up of six acres of angle irons, block pulleys, doorplates, digging tools, motors, fencing, tubing, reels, spools, and rusted ...