Tormod Ringnes is a Norwegian sound designer and sound editor. He is an avid collaborator and sought-after artist for much of his contributions, expertise, and precise dictations in the sound design community. In this episode, Tormod describes his collaboration with filmmaker Margreth Olin, editor Michal Leszczylowski, and composer Rebekka Karijord on the 2023 Norwegian documentary film "Songs of Earth," which was recently selected as Norway’s entry into the International Feature category for the Oscars. Tormod's past projects also include Maleficent, Pirates of the Carribbean Dead Men Tell no Tales, Academy Award Winning Animated Feature Flee, partnerships with German filmmakers Thomas Aslan and Wim Wenders, video games like Battlefield 2042, and Tribeca 2023 selection Laroy (Steve Zahn).TOPICS INCLUDE:-What is sound design?-Tormod's background -Storytelling through sound-Collaborating with filmmakers, composers, and editors to enhance storytelling-The process of creating musical symphony using sound in "Songs of Earth"-Gaining inspiration from nature and from music-Tormod's 4-step approach to sound -Advice for future sound designers

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