98th Oscars: Sound | Meet The Nominees

Why It Matters

Authentic, immersive sound design raises audience expectations and reshapes award criteria, driving studios to invest in higher‑fidelity audio production.

Key Takeaways

• Sound team prioritized authentic on‑set recordings over ADR.
• F1 race sequences required extensive ADR to capture engine realism.
• Editors collaborated like “corpses” to assemble cohesive soundscape.
• Musical performances recorded live, avoiding music‑video style overlays.
• Cross‑department coordination ensured continuity and subtle tension throughout.

Summary

The Oscar‑nominated sound teams showcase how modern cinema blends authenticity with technical wizardry. In this behind‑the‑scenes feature, mixers explain why the film relied on genuine on‑set audio for most scenes, reserving ADR only for the high‑octane Formula 1 sequences where engine roar and gear shifts demanded precise replication.

Key insights reveal a dual strategy: extensive ADR was employed to mimic V6 hybrid engines, ensuring every rev sounded true to life, while the rest of the picture was left untouched, preserving actors’ performances. Four editors worked in tandem, likening their process to “assembling corpses,” to stitch together chaotic elements into a seamless auditory narrative. Live musical moments—slide guitar, fiddle, banjo, piano—were captured on set, deliberately avoiding a music‑video aesthetic.

Notable quotes underscore the philosophy: “There’s no ADR in this movie. Everything that was recorded on set is what you hear,” and “We wanted the music to never feel like it was a music video.” The team also highlighted the constant back‑and‑forth between sound, music, and effects departments to maintain continuity and subtle tension throughout.

The approach signals a shift toward immersive, authentic sound design that can elevate storytelling and influence future award considerations. By marrying meticulous ADR where necessary with pure on‑set capture elsewhere, the nominees set a benchmark for how sound can amplify cinematic impact and audience engagement.

Original Description

Sound isn't just a background element—it's a crucial component that enhances the cinematic experience. Hear directly from this year's Oscars Sound nominees on how they created the immersive and captivating soundscapes in their respective films.

SOUND NOMINEES

F1

Gareth John, Al Nelson, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Gary A. Rizzo and Juan Peralta

FRANKENSTEIN

Greg Chapman, Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira, Christian Cooke and Brad Zoern

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER

José Antonio García, Christopher Scarabosio and Tony Villaflor

SINNERS

Chris Welcker, Benjamin A. Burtt, Felipe Pacheco, Brandon Proctor and Steve Boeddeker

SIRĀT

Amanda Villavieja, Laia Casanovas and Yasmina Praderase

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