🎬 What makes a movie feelcinematic?

In this episode of Set Talks, host Nick Fiorella sits down with Mike Henderson, founder of Plan 9 Sound, for a deep dive into the world of sound design for film, television, andadvertising.

From Foley and ADR to Dolby Atmos mixing and emotional sound storytelling, Mike breaks down how professional post-sound work can completely transform a project.

We discuss:
• The full post-sound workflow for films and TV
• ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and working with actors
• Foley sound design and creating custom sound effects
• How sound shapes emotion and audience psychology
• Dolby Atmos and immersive audio mixing
• Common mistakes filmmakers make before post-sound
• Tips for directors, producers, and indie filmmakers working with soundprofessionals
• Why subtle sound design is often the invisible difference between “good” andunforgettable storytelling

Mike also shares behind-the-scenes examples from real projects and explains how sound designers creatively build worlds that audiences often feel more than consciously notice.

This episode is packed with valuableinsight for:
🎥 Filmmakers
🎧 Aspiring sound designers
🎬 Producers
🎞 Editors
📺 Commercial directors
🎤 Audio post professionals

If you’ve ever wondered why some films instantly pull you into their world while others fall flat, this conversation will completely change the way you think about sound.

Follow Tyler Kaschke:
🌐www.plan9sound.com
📸Instagram: @plan9sound

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The River: A Documentary Film

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11947032/

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00:00 Introduction

04:03 Plan9sound Audio Services

5:00 Post Production Sound Workflow

07:33 ADR Workflow

08:51 Recording Audio on set

09:20 ADR Workflow

11:39 Sound Matching

12:50 Working with Actors in post

19:40 Adding sound design and background noise

25:15 Recording Folly sounds effects

30:42 Mixing in Dolby Atmos

35:52 Building out a Professional Sound Studio

39:24 Example Clip, Sound Demo

55:05 Sound Design Advice

1:00:01 The River – Project

1:01:39 Follow Plan9Sound