Tonebenders Podcast 339 - Johnnie Burn's Big Year with Hamnet, Bugonia & 28 Years Later
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Dec 6, 2025 Join Johnnie Burn, a talented supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer known for his work on major films, as he dives into his busy year. He reveals how he balanced three distinct films: the emotional depths of 'Hamnet', the tension in 'Bugonia', and the thrills of '28 Years Later'. Discover his innovative sound design techniques like using marker tracks and unique ambiences, the art of sonic misdirection, and his creative solutions for capturing the perfect audio landscape. It's a masterclass in film sound!
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Scale With A Trustworthy Core Team
- Build a core team and give members autonomy over full scenes rather than single tasks.
- Use a shared iteration environment and marker tracks to communicate detailed scene needs early.
Engage Early And Iterate On A Mix Stage
- Start sound work during production: build libraries, visit sets, and record locations soon after shooting.
- Feed prepared sound collages into the editor and iterate on a mixing stage early and often.
Ambience Is Narrative-Specific
- Different films require opposite ambient philosophies even in similar locations.
- More detailed natural sound can make Britain feel ‘overgrown’, while restraint preserves intimacy and believability.
