ANTHILL SOUNDS

The award-winning audio division of Anthill Films, specializing in high-impact sound design, dialogue editing, and location recording for cycling and action-sport productions. Our expertise ensures clear, immersive audio that elevates storytelling and enhances the viewing experience. Sound Supervisor Jonathan Osborne has delivered the sound for the biggest mountain bike films for the last 10 years and has assembled to the world’s most comprehensive cycling-specific sound library.

 

POST PRODUCTION SERVICES

Sound Design

  • Sound Effects: Custom sonic soundscapes crafted from our in-depth, custom, sports-focused sound library.

  • Backgrounds: Realistic ambient layers that add depth and atmosphere.

  • Musical Soundscapes: Integrated audio environments that heighten emotional impact.

Dialogue Editing

  • Noise Removal: Suppresses unwanted or unnatural background noise.

  • Speech Noise Control: Eliminates distracting dialogue artifacts like pops, clicks, and sibilance.

  • Leveling: Ensures clear and consistent dialogue across all content and all platforms.

Foley Services

  • Athlete Foley: Authentic action-sport sound effects such as slopestyle details, footsteps, and clothing movement.

  • Natural Foley: Realistic environmental sounds like doors, steps, and object handling.

Music Editing

  • Precision Syncing: Aligns music with on-screen action for emotional impact.

  • Smooth Transitions: Clean blend-ins and outs for seamless integration.

  • Music adjustment: Rework music to match directors vision.

Mixing & Mastering

  • Final Mix: Delivered in stereo, 5.1 surround sound, or Dolby Atmos.

  • Level Control: Ensures consistent volume that meets professional broadcast standards.

  • Deliverables: Master tracks and stems for flexible editing and cut-downs.

 
 

LOCATION SOUND RECORDING SERVICES

  • Dialogue Recording: Clear, high-quality interviews and speech capture.

  • Effects & Ambience Recording: Captures immersive environmental sounds.

  • Full-Day Multi Athlete Dialogue Capture: Timecode-synced recording tailored for unscripted action sports environments.

  • Camera Support: Timecode sync, camera setup, file naming, and media management.

  • Workflow management: Full day dialogue management between sound and camera.

  • Audio & Camera: Dual-role specialists who handles both audio and cinematography/photography. Skilled in capturing action photography, behind-the-scenes content, and sponsor deliverables using digital or 35mm film.