Chris Fogel, an accomplished recording and mixing engineer with multiple GRAMMY®, Emmy, and Oscar awards, has significantly contributed to the music industry by working on the scores and soundtracks of more than 200 significant motion pictures and television shows.
His portfolio includes celebrated projects such as the Oscar-winning score for “Black Panther,” the Emmy-winning scores for “The Mandalorian” and “Severance,” along with other high-profile projects like “Mission Impossible 7 — Dead Reckoning,” “Venom,” “Blue Beetle,” “Tenet,” and many more. In addition, Fogel has collaborated with numerous leading recording artists including Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, U2, Childish Gambino, Sheryl Crow, Aerosmith, St. Vincent, José González, and Robbie Robertson.
Integration of NUGEN Audio in Workflow
For his latest film scoring endeavors, including “Oppenheimer” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Fogel has incorporated NUGEN Audio plug-ins into his workflow, citing them as crucial for meeting the diverse format demands of such projects. Among the NUGEN tools he frequently uses are Halo Upmix, Halo Downmix, Monofilter, and Stereoizer. Fogel highlights the importance of Halo Upmix for delivering film scores in various formats, noting its ability to maintain the intensity of scores like “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” which required delivery in the 7.1.4 format, without losing sound quality through phase issues or intensity dilution.
Creative Flexibility and Control
The engineer praises the Halo Upmix plug-in for its immediate effectiveness and the precise control it offers, allowing for creative flexibility in mono- or stereo-compatibility, crucial for broadcast purposes. The ‘Exact’ feature of the plug-in is particularly valuable for maintaining stereo compatibility. Fogel also utilizes Halo Downmix for accurately converting multi-channel stems to stereo, emphasizing its superiority in intuitive control and precision compared to other downmixers on the market.
Preferred NUGEN Plug-Ins for Sound Quality Enhancement
Fogel’s toolkit also includes NUGEN’s Monofilter for bass management, Stereoizer for widening soundscapes, and VisLM for exclusive loudness metering. He appreciates these plug-ins for their ability to handle stereo anomalies and enhance sound quality without complicating the workflow. Fogel considers NUGEN Audio’s offerings as unmatched in ease-of-use, reliability, and adaptability, recommending them to both novices and seasoned professionals for their lasting value and effectiveness in professional audio production.
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