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Tonebenders Podcast

250 - Dane Davis Part 1

Feb 17, 2024
Guest Dane Davis, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, discusses his collaboration with The Wachowskis, working on The Matrix, challenges in sound design, and taking creative leaps in a 12-episode show for Netflix.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Matrix was a pivotal project in Dane Davis' career, showcasing his skills and exceeding expectations.
  • Developing a deep connection and establishing a shorthand communication with filmmakers is crucial for a successful and long-term creative relationship.

Deep dives

Dane Davis' Career and the Impact of The Matrix

Dane Davis, a renowned sound designer, discusses his career and the impact of working on The Matrix. Davis reflects on his extensive experience in the sound industry, having worked on numerous films before The Matrix. He shares how The Matrix was a special project that challenged his strengths and allowed him to explore his creative depths. Despite being his 64th movie as a supervising sound editor, The Matrix stood out as a project that required and showcased his skills. Davis also acknowledges the risky nature of the film and how its success surpassed everyone's predictions.

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