dbc news
July 2010
dbc is seeing some exciting times ahead. We've decided to work with the ever changing economic environment and re-invent ourselves in order to provide the same great product and services without having to pass on overhead costs to our clients.Same amazing stage and mixers, but our editorial has become virtual...meaning costs are greatly reduced.
We want to assure our clients from the past, present and future that dbc is now an even better choice for post production audio. As always, we’re available for HD screenings in our 40 seat theatre. Contact us for more info.
June 2010
dbc has completed the sound design and final sound mix for Michael Greenspan's "Wrecked" Starring Adrien Brody. "A man trapped in a car wreck at the bottom of a ravine must overcome incredible odds to survive." Click here for more info and release dates.Our Friends from "Charile St. Cloud" have once again enlisted us with ADR recording. Check out the trailer for the new film starring Zac Efron.
Doghouse films' "Beyond the Black Rainbow" has chosen dbc for its final mix. (click for more info) The Film is written and directed by Pannos Cosmatos. Sound design by Eric Paul. Re-recording mixers: Brad Hillman and Eric Paul.
dbc is providing V.O recording for the series "The Devil You Know" go to www.makebelievemedia.com for more info.
May 2010
The nominees are in! dbc is excited to be nominated for 2 Emmy Awards. Nerdcorps Entertainment's "Hotwheels Battle Force Five" has been nominated for an Emmy in the following categories: Achievement in Sound Editing, Achievement in Sound Mixing, and Achievement in Composition. Congratulations to editors: Jonny Ludgate, Jeff Davis, Gordon Sproule, Mixers: Dean Giammarco, Ewan Deane and Composer: Brian Carson for their Emmy Nominations.Good luck guys!
dbc completes mixing for Susanne Tabata's film "Bloodied but Unbowed". A film about the rise of the Punk music Scene in Vancouver. Check the screening at granville cinemas May 13th.
dbc starts work on the feature Film "Wrecked" Starring Adrian Brody
April 2010
What do you get when you have 3 features, 2 series, a dozen or so short films, Video Game foley and mixing, ADR sessions and and HD screening? One heck of a busy spring, thats what. We've had some great projects coming in and have been having a blast working on them. Thank you filmmakers. Keep'em coming!
"Transparency", a project from Qube Films starring Lou diamond Phillips, produced by Matt Kelly more info here.png)
Foundation Features produces "Altitude" directed by Karre Andrews Starring Jessica Lowndes.
dbc provides foley and mixing for Blue Castle Games
L.O.S.E (League Of Super Evil) animated series from Nerdcorps entertainment
The National Film Board of Canada presents the short film "When you Give Of Yourself"
March 2010
March Madness is upon us. More and more foley for our friends at Rock Star Games. And the same plus mixing for Blue Castle Games. Our foley team is sure getting their workout, and loving every minute of it. Keep it coming!
dbc is also completeing Sound Design and Mix for Foundation Features' "Altitude" directed by Karre Andrews. After a mysterious malfunction sends their small plane climbing out of control, a rookie pilot and her four teenage friends find themselves trapped in a deadly showdown with a supernatural force.
But wait, thats not all! dbc will also will be providing the soundscape for "Transparency", a project from Qube Films, "No Fun City" from Make Believe Films and "Bloodied but Unbowed", A project by Suzanne Tabata that looks at the origins and history of the punk rock scene in Vancouver, and of course dbc sound will also be taking part in this years Crazy 8's film festival by providing mixing services for 2 of the films.
February 2010
Its all fun and games here at dbc sound. This month we have United Front Games joining the ever growing list of gaming companies who choose dbc for their projects. United Front is mixing their new game on one of our 5.1 nearfield monitoring systems with an HD plasma tv to emulate the perfect home gaming environement.
Later this month we will have the pleasure of providing foley for both Blue Castle games and Rock Star games as well as mixing for Blue castle.
Our friends from "The Death and Life of Charlie St Cloud" (starring Zac Efron) have returned for our ADR services. We utilized a Source Connect to ISDN bridge. Contact us for more information on booking your Source Connect session as a cost effective alternative to ISDN!
dbc will be providing mixing services for "Na Nai'a The Legend of the Dolphins". This is a unique look into the history of dolphins, their underwater world, and the importance of their contnued survival. Many celebrities such as Gerard Butler, Kate Winslet, Ellen Page, Whoopi Goldberg and Megan Fox (to name a few) have lent themselves to this film in order to give these creatures a voice. dbc is very excited to be a part of this wonderful project!
January 2010
Happy New Year! dbc has hit the ground running in 2010. We started off the new year with Editing and Mi
xing Front Street Pictures' "Concrete Canyons" and Twofold Films' "Close Contact", recording adr for the hit television series, "Fringe" and rocking the gaming world with our world class sound design and foley talents for clients such as EA, Rockstar Games and, coming soon, Blue Castle games.What about the Olympic's, you say? How could we NOT be involved? Panasonic has enlisted us to work with them on a project during the games and we are very excited to be a part of it. But hush hush, time will reveal all!
December 2009
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dbc was proud to play host to this month's Audio Engineering Society (AES) meeting. Thank you to everyone who attended and gave us the chance to introduce you to our studio and our work. We love talking about ourselves....especially when people listen
2009 is ending strong with dbc both finishing some, and starting other great projects such as "Two Theories", written and directed by Aaron Houston , Foley for Conspiricao Films' "Lope" and also for Blue Castle Games next project. And, of course, we are proud to be continuing sound designing and mixing for the hit animation series "Hot Wheels: Battle Force Five" from Mattel and Nerdcorps.
November 2009
Mixing is complete on "Wolf Canyon", a pilot for a new comedy series from Really Real Films starring Kevin Sorbo and directed by Alan Harmon. Isolated from any urban contact, the dysfunctional TV cast and crew of a third-rate syndicated action series "Wolf Canyon", fight spirit numbing boredom and madness in their makeshift trailer town on a Native reservation.
dbc sound is excited for the opportunity to provide the foley track for "Lope", an upcoming film by Conspiração Filmes that is a chronicle of the life of Lope de Vega, the Spanish playwright who dominated Spain's early Golden Age of theater.
Dialogue, Sound FX, Foley, ADR, Walla....all the elements are in for the final mix of Insight's "Trace Of Danger"
October 2009
dbc sound was pleased to have the editorial crew of Universal Pictures "The Death and Life of Charlie St.Cloud" (Starring Zac Efron) utilize our office space to setup their Avid Unity systems as well as our direct-to-stage HD-SDI connectivity for rough assembly screenings of the project for the Director, Producers and other Cast and Crew. The Film's Director, Burr Steers and Editor Padriac McKinley found screening in a true theatrical and HD environment integral to the editorial process. To view pictures of the stage, see our facilities page or to request more information on the rooms and pricing, please contact us.
EA Blackbox has employed dbc sound for sound design on an upcoming game animatic. We'd tell you more...but we can't. you'll know when you hear it!
Front Street Pictures "Cinderella Pact" a.k.a "Lying To Be Perfect" has completed sound design and mix at dbc sound. This film is directed by Vancouver's own Gary Harvey, and stars Poppy Montgomery from TV's "Without a Trace" fame.
VIFF! The Vancouver International Fim festival is here! dbc sound was happy to be involved in helping to employ a newer method of screening films at this years festival. Up until now, the film fest relied solely on tape or film print as a means of playback. But, with the help of dbc's cutting edge gear and know how, were were able to screen from a full HD resolution quicktime. Without a hiccup I might add. Thank you to the Festival for letting us be involved. Hooray for technology!
September 2009
dbc sound was chosen to provide the foley track for the Weinstein Company's upcoming film 
"All Good Things" Starring Ryan Goseling and Kirsten Dunst.
dbc has completed Mixing on Part 1 of TwoFold film's "Close Contact". A short film that explores the works from a variety of British Columbia's artists. Check out TwoFold Films website for information on this and other projects they are working on.
Universal's hit sci-fi series "Fringe" by J.J Abrahms has enlisted dbc sound to record ADR for the show and link up to L.A studios using Source Connect via an isdn bridge. To learn more about using Source Connect as a cost effective alternative to ISDN click here or contact us for more details.
August 2009
IN THEATRES NOW "The Timekeeper" A story about corruption and coming of age for a young man working as a timekeeper on a Northwest Territory railway construction site. Produced by Perfect Circle films and directed by Louis Belanger. Sound editorial and mix by dbc sound. Beautifully shot and sounds great if we say so ourselves.
COMING SOON "Sorority Row" opens at theatres everywhere Sept 11th. A group of sorority sisters try to cover up the death of their house sister after a prank gone wrong, only to be stalked by a serial killer. What a nightmare! Directed by Stewart Hendler and produced by Summit Entertainment. dbc sound was responsible for the foley track...so when you go to see it, take a listen to our feet and props.
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Lots of activity on the ADR front lately! "Smokin Aces II", "American Pie Book of Love" and "Fringe" have all chosen dbc sound for their ADR needs. If you would like more information on rates and scheduling, please contact info@dbcsound.com
The crew at dbc sound recently had the privilege of working with Bruce Sweeney on his new film "Excited". Our congratulations go out to Bruce on the acceptance of "Excited" into both the Toronto and Vancouver International film festivals. With "Excited", Bruce returns to his filmmaking roots with this romantic comedy about sexual dysfunction. We urge everyone to go see it.....you will not be disappointed!
July 2009
dbc has just completed mixing "The Brothel" - Force Four Entertainment's latest one hour documentary.
Get Excited! dbc has recently begun work on Bruce Sweeney's charming new comedy "Excited"....more details soon to come!
Mixing on "Held Hostage" is now complete! Check out details for this movie of the week here.
June 2009
dbc recently worked on the multimedia promotion for Guillermo Del Toro's new bestselling book trilogy, "The Strain". Check out the "Jail Scene" and "Dog Shed" trailers below or at thestraintrilogy.com. Sound design by Jeff Davis and mixed by Dean Giammarco and Peter Eliuk!
May 2009
Work has just begun on "Held Hostage", a suspense/drama in which a single mother is held hostage until she is forced to rob a bank to save her only child's life. Check it out here!
dbc is now working on a new film with Nasser Group North called "The Building", starring Erica Durance of Smallville! A house-bound pregnant woman overhears a murder plot, and stumbles unwittingly into danger...click here for more info!
April 2009
Congratulations to our own Bill Sheppard and Dean Giammarco, on their Leo Award nominations for Best Overall Sound in Infinity's, "Stone of Destiny"!
dbc is providing the foley for the new thriller from Summit Entertainment, "Sorority Row", in which a group of sorority sisters try to cover up the death of their house-sister after a prank gone wrong, only to be stalked by a serial killer.
dbc sound has once more teamed up with Nerdcorps Entertainment, Mattel, and Nelvana, to work on the new car racing series, "Hot Wheels - Battle Force 5"!
Also from Nerdcorps,"L.O.S.E. - League of Super Evil" is now playing on YTV, every Saturday at 10:30 am - check out these "four Super Villains who have set their sights on nothing less than total neighbourhood domination...and give new meaning to the term lowered expectations"!
March 2009
dbc has now completed Paperny Films' new documentary mini-series, "Combat School", following infantry soldiers as they undergo the "most technologically-advanced, intense and realistic combat training in military history". Check it out - Tuesdays, at 10pm on Discovery Channel Canada.
February 2009
dbc has just finished mixing Hauka Films' cinematic essay, "Certainty" - an "exploration of life, death and climbing trees. Weaving film from the filmmaker's personal archive with the Space Race and nuclear tests, the film is a compelling look into personal loss set against the flux of time and history."
Infinity Features' "Stone of Destiny" was released in theatres on February 20! "Stone" tells the true story of Ian Hamilton, a dedicated nationalist who reignited Scottish national pride in the 1950s with his daring raid on Westminster Abbey to bring the Stone of Scone back to Scotland.
January 2009
How time flies! Bardel Entertainment's animated series, "Zeke's Pad" will be finishing it's last mix at the end of January! Look out for Zeke's Pad on YTV in 2009!
dbc is about to mix the final, 52nd episode of Nerdcorps' animated series, Stormhawks! 
Stay tuned to YTV for "high flying, death-defying, no-crying adventure"!
december 2008
Ed, Edd n Eddy's "The Big Picture Show", from the Cartoon Network is currently mixing in dbc's studio!!
dbc has now completed the post audio for Force Four Entertainment's M.O.W., "Sole Custody", a.k.a. "Playing for Keeps", a.k.a. "The Color of Love", based on a true story!
november 2008
dbc is currently mixing Paperny Films' new documentary series, "Combat School", which puts viewers in the boots of real Canadian soldiers whose next step is the complex battleground of Afghanistan.
dbc has recently begun work on Flashback Films' new movie, "Butterfly Effect 3 - Revelations", in which a young man travels back to the past in an attempt to solve the mystery of his high school girlfriend's death.
"Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D", by New Line Cinema and Walden Media, is the NUMBER ONE top movie rental on itunes!!
october 2008
"City of Ember", starring Bill Murray, is now playing in theatres!
The futuristic story of an underground refuge for humanity, now coming to the end of its 200 year power supply - and the 2 young heroes whose mission is to save it!
On October 28, New Line Cinema and Walden Media's, "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D" came out on Blu-Ray in 3D! Peter M. Bracke of High-Def Digest reviews the audio: "...a slam-bang presentation that's just as over-the-top with effects and action as the feature film...Any scene involving action, special effects or dinosaurs is flush with discrete effects. The rear channels are almost always engaged, and the result is a wonderfully active soundstage. Sounds whoosh and zoom with transparent panning and excellent clarity. Low bass extends to the deepest levels, so my subwoofer got quite a workout. The mix is first-rate in terms of polish and gloss, with every constructed sound robust...this is a fun mix."
dbc sound has just begun working on Force Four Entertainment's "Sole Custody - a.k.a. Playing for Keeps". This movie of the week is inspired by a true story about a party girl whose affair with a married, African American, rich professional basketball player results in a custody battle for their mixed-race son that ends up in the Supreme Court of Canada.
The Cartoon Network's "three musketeers of adolescence", "Ed, Edd n Eddy", are back at dbc with a new feature length movie!!
Anagram Pictures has just finished working on visual effects and picture editing at dbc sound for their upcoming feature film, "The Thaw".
september 2008
Infinity Features' "Edison and Leo", Canada's first stop-motion animated film, opened the Canada First! program at the Toronto International Film Festival, and was featured as a special presentation at the Vancouver International Film Festival! Also from Infinity, "Stone of Destiny" enjoyed its North American premiere at the closing night gala of TIFF08, and was also shown at VIFF08!
august 2008
dbc completes mix on the trailer for EA's upcoming game: Fifa 09
july 2008
dbc is excited to be doing Foley and Walla for Walden Media's awesome new film "City of Ember", starring Bill Murray and coming to theatres October '08!
New Line Cinema and Walden Media's "Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D", starring Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson, brings ground-breaking new HD-3D technology to the big screen! Listen to dbc's radio interview on 1410 CFUN, or read the Vancouver Sun article on dbc and "Journey 3D".
Bardel Entertainment's new animated series, "Zeke's Pad" is a Canada-Australia co-production, and currently mixing at dbc sound!
dbc recently began work on Nerdcorps' hilarious new animated series - "L.O.S.E. - League of Super Evil"! dbc is also mixing Nerdcorps' animated series "Stormhawks", now in its second season on YTV!
"Sleepwalking", starring Charlize Theron, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in March, and is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray.
William Vince 1963 - 2008
You will be missed.