Stephen Barden
@stephenbarden.bsky.social
Dad, step-dad, granddad & Sound Dog / editor / mixer 🐾
Recent: Den of Thieves 2, Nutcrackers, My Old Ass, Priscilla
Next: In The Blink of an Eye, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Love all music but have questions about new country & opera. 🏀 not 🏒 📍Toronto🇨🇦
Recent: Den of Thieves 2, Nutcrackers, My Old Ass, Priscilla
Next: In The Blink of an Eye, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Love all music but have questions about new country & opera. 🏀 not 🏒 📍Toronto🇨🇦
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There Are No Audio Secrets - Only Professionals Who Don’t Share
There Are No Audio Secrets - Only Professionals Who Don’t Share
We complain about the myths, the hacks, and the overreliance on plugins,
but we’re the reason they exist. The next generation isn’t short on
enthusiasm; they’re short on guidance. There are no audio secrets, only
professionals who don’t share.
dlvr.it
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
There Are No Audio Secrets - Only Professionals Who Don’t Share
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Help me save my local movie theater
As audio folks we know the power of cinema. This is the only theatre in a hour and a half drive radius.
Copy this letter and email it to mlt@magiclanterntheatres.ca asking them to reconsider.
Please share and spread 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
As audio folks we know the power of cinema. This is the only theatre in a hour and a half drive radius.
Copy this letter and email it to mlt@magiclanterntheatres.ca asking them to reconsider.
Please share and spread 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Save the Meadow Lake Theater - Send This Email
To: mlt@magiclanterntheatres.ca Re: Closure of Aurora Cinemas – Meadow Lake To Whom It May Concern, I am writing on behalf of many concerned residents, families, and community groups regarding your de...
docs.google.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Help me save my local movie theater
As audio folks we know the power of cinema. This is the only theatre in a hour and a half drive radius.
Copy this letter and email it to mlt@magiclanterntheatres.ca asking them to reconsider.
Please share and spread 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
As audio folks we know the power of cinema. This is the only theatre in a hour and a half drive radius.
Copy this letter and email it to mlt@magiclanterntheatres.ca asking them to reconsider.
Please share and spread 🙏
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Today and Tomorrow (June 25 and June 26) over at Soundtoys, 100% from every sale is going to support LGBTQIA+ rights. If you've been in the market for any Soundtoys plugins, this would be the time to get them. More info here: www.soundtoys.com/fight-for-lg...
Fight for LGBTQIA+ Rights - Soundtoys
On June 25 & 26, every purchase is a donation. 100% of all sales on soundtoys.com will be donated to Lambda Legal
www.soundtoys.com
June 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today and Tomorrow (June 25 and June 26) over at Soundtoys, 100% from every sale is going to support LGBTQIA+ rights. If you've been in the market for any Soundtoys plugins, this would be the time to get them. More info here: www.soundtoys.com/fight-for-lg...
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It’s the season!!! #FYC #emmys2025 #OutstandingSoundEditing #AgathaAllAlong #HouseoftheDragon #sounddesign #dragons #witches
June 17, 2025 at 1:30 AM
It’s the season!!! #FYC #emmys2025 #OutstandingSoundEditing #AgathaAllAlong #HouseoftheDragon #sounddesign #dragons #witches
MPSE in Toronto! Finally!
June 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
MPSE in Toronto! Finally!
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I'm not here much, but I have released a new Soundminer v6.2 Update video covering most of the main new features in this new version. It's free, about an hour long and anyone who would like can download it at tinyurl.com/ycy4j6h7.
June 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I'm not here much, but I have released a new Soundminer v6.2 Update video covering most of the main new features in this new version. It's free, about an hour long and anyone who would like can download it at tinyurl.com/ycy4j6h7.
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Due to my Dad's health, I've had to step back from some of my gigs, but I am committed to my Directed By Women Viewing Guide, which is now my main source of income. I've set up a 20% off code for new subscribers, plz consider upgrading to paid.
Details: oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/p/spring-cle...
Details: oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/p/spring-cle...
May 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Due to my Dad's health, I've had to step back from some of my gigs, but I am committed to my Directed By Women Viewing Guide, which is now my main source of income. I've set up a 20% off code for new subscribers, plz consider upgrading to paid.
Details: oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/p/spring-cle...
Details: oldfilmsflicker.substack.com/p/spring-cle...
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Just a little reminder that I built this musical toolbox Synculator - all kinds of helpful calculations for producers and musicians like delay times, MIDI note chart, Hz to bpm, metronome etc. synculator.stevejones.music
Completely free to use ♥️
Completely free to use ♥️
Synculator
A Swiss Army Knife of tools for musicians, by Stevie J Jones
synculator.stevejones.music
May 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Just a little reminder that I built this musical toolbox Synculator - all kinds of helpful calculations for producers and musicians like delay times, MIDI note chart, Hz to bpm, metronome etc. synculator.stevejones.music
Completely free to use ♥️
Completely free to use ♥️
@larsenonfilm.bsky.social Hello Josh…FFamily member here. New to Discord…how do I join the Family server?
Thanks!
Thanks!
March 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
@larsenonfilm.bsky.social Hello Josh…FFamily member here. New to Discord…how do I join the Family server?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Potluck Ladies, a TV series I scored, is nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards this year - Best Drama Series and Best Writing in a Drama Series!
If you’re an Academy member, perhaps consider voting for it? 😇
If you’re an Academy member, perhaps consider voting for it? 😇
March 27, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Potluck Ladies, a TV series I scored, is nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards this year - Best Drama Series and Best Writing in a Drama Series!
If you’re an Academy member, perhaps consider voting for it? 😇
If you’re an Academy member, perhaps consider voting for it? 😇
@cedaraudio.bsky.social Hello! Have emailed you regarding an extension of a DNS studio plug-in trial version (have purchased a full license from a local resller). Please respond as quickly as you can - most appreciated!
March 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
@cedaraudio.bsky.social Hello! Have emailed you regarding an extension of a DNS studio plug-in trial version (have purchased a full license from a local resller). Please respond as quickly as you can - most appreciated!
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Rush for the last 24hours 🏎️🚗
Comment YES below 👇🏾 💫
To get the link of my webshop for my libraries
Bundle ALL SFX only $20 until 16 march
161 recordings in total High quality
#sounddesign #filmsound #fieldrecording #soundeffects
Comment YES below 👇🏾 💫
To get the link of my webshop for my libraries
Bundle ALL SFX only $20 until 16 march
161 recordings in total High quality
#sounddesign #filmsound #fieldrecording #soundeffects
March 16, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Rush for the last 24hours 🏎️🚗
Comment YES below 👇🏾 💫
To get the link of my webshop for my libraries
Bundle ALL SFX only $20 until 16 march
161 recordings in total High quality
#sounddesign #filmsound #fieldrecording #soundeffects
Comment YES below 👇🏾 💫
To get the link of my webshop for my libraries
Bundle ALL SFX only $20 until 16 march
161 recordings in total High quality
#sounddesign #filmsound #fieldrecording #soundeffects
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Read it slowly and understand it. 😳🥺
Repost 👇🏾 👇🏾
Repost 👇🏾 👇🏾
February 10, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Read it slowly and understand it. 😳🥺
Repost 👇🏾 👇🏾
Repost 👇🏾 👇🏾
Incredible work from @questlove.bsky.social and his team on “Ladies & Gentlemen…”. I watched the opening montage 3 times in one sitting…once to experience pure waves of emotion and then again (and again) to marvel in the technical prowess demonstrated by the craftspeople involved. Congratulations!
January 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Incredible work from @questlove.bsky.social and his team on “Ladies & Gentlemen…”. I watched the opening montage 3 times in one sitting…once to experience pure waves of emotion and then again (and again) to marvel in the technical prowess demonstrated by the craftspeople involved. Congratulations!
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FYI: To support audio community members affected by the wildfires in LA, the MSPE has set up the Los Angeles Wildfire Relief here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/mpselafirerelief
#sounddesign #soundeffects #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction #audiocommunity
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/mpselafirerelief
#sounddesign #soundeffects #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction #audiocommunity
MPSE Los Angeles Wildfire Relief
Help Motion Picture Sound Editors raise money to support Entertainment Community Fund
www.justgiving.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
FYI: To support audio community members affected by the wildfires in LA, the MSPE has set up the Los Angeles Wildfire Relief here:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/mpselafirerelief
#sounddesign #soundeffects #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction #audiocommunity
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/mpselafirerelief
#sounddesign #soundeffects #filmsound #filmmaking #audiopost #postproduction #audiocommunity
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Such a great initiative! deadline.com/2025/01/los-...
MPSE Donating Up To $100K Toward L.A. Wildfire Relief Effort, Launches Online Forum & Donations Portal
The Motion Picture Sound Editors is donating $50,000 to wildfire relief efforts amid the ongoing disaster in Los Angeles County.
deadline.com
January 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Such a great initiative! deadline.com/2025/01/los-...
The taskmaster…motivating us at 24fps.
December 14, 2024 at 7:10 PM
The taskmaster…motivating us at 24fps.
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The Toronto Tonebenders Sound Design Meet-Up, presented by M.P.S.E., was another smashing success! We doubled the people from the previous Toronto Meet-Up. An amazing time was had by all. So great to meet so many new people and also catch up with a lot of old friends. Thanks to all that came out!
December 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM
The Toronto Tonebenders Sound Design Meet-Up, presented by M.P.S.E., was another smashing success! We doubled the people from the previous Toronto Meet-Up. An amazing time was had by all. So great to meet so many new people and also catch up with a lot of old friends. Thanks to all that came out!
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TIME EATER will be my first film to get a surround mix. NBD for many but considering 95% of my films are done out of pocket (thanks to the DGC for finding this film!) I had a dang fun ahem TIME with @danipinto.bsky.social doing it at Rolling Pictures.
November 29, 2024 at 4:58 AM
TIME EATER will be my first film to get a surround mix. NBD for many but considering 95% of my films are done out of pocket (thanks to the DGC for finding this film!) I had a dang fun ahem TIME with @danipinto.bsky.social doing it at Rolling Pictures.
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND was released 47 years ago this week. One of Hollywood’s definitive science fiction movies, and among the most acclaimed of director Steven Spielberg, the story of how it was made might have you playing with your mashed potato…
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November 28, 2024 at 12:11 PM
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND was released 47 years ago this week. One of Hollywood’s definitive science fiction movies, and among the most acclaimed of director Steven Spielberg, the story of how it was made might have you playing with your mashed potato…
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This is incredible. Some things that are easy to take away from this: Yes, there are more people in the world than there was 35 years ago. Technology has made it easier to “release” (to use their term) but I wonder if as much music was being *written*/created back then. Probably no way of knowing.
A new report has found there was more music released, per day, in 2024 than in the entire calendar year of 1989.
The report by MusicRadar sheds light onto how much the industry has changed over the last 35 years.
The report by MusicRadar sheds light onto how much the industry has changed over the last 35 years.
November 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
This is incredible. Some things that are easy to take away from this: Yes, there are more people in the world than there was 35 years ago. Technology has made it easier to “release” (to use their term) but I wonder if as much music was being *written*/created back then. Probably no way of knowing.
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A new report has found there was more music released, per day, in 2024 than in the entire calendar year of 1989.
The report by MusicRadar sheds light onto how much the industry has changed over the last 35 years.
The report by MusicRadar sheds light onto how much the industry has changed over the last 35 years.
November 20, 2024 at 10:19 AM
A new report has found there was more music released, per day, in 2024 than in the entire calendar year of 1989.
The report by MusicRadar sheds light onto how much the industry has changed over the last 35 years.
The report by MusicRadar sheds light onto how much the industry has changed over the last 35 years.