Technology

Software -
There is a number of various softwares available for sound recording and editing. There are however, a number of variables that affect what software a compony/studio/person uses. Naturally the first of these is price, a large company who produce animations on a regular basis may have the capital to invest in professional sound editing/recording software such as 'Sequoia sound editing software'. This programme is used by sound engineers, music producers and other members of the industry worldwide, examples of its use can be found in Major League Baseball and on German Public Broadcasting. Being so high end this software costs aroun $2,979, a cost that is simply not realistic for smaller companies or independant companies. At the other end of the spectrum is free software like Audacity, whilst it may be free, Audacity has many of the capabilities of larger, expencive pieces of software, it is excellent for both recording and editing sound. A very popular piece that falls somewhere in the middle of the two is Pro Tools, costing around $699 it is mid range software at a fairly affordable price for succesful companies. Pro tools is a complete product that includes recording and editing features along with virtual software instruments. Pro Tools isn't just used for sound production for films and animations but is also used when producing albums and soundtracks etc ...