Nicolas Becker (sound engineer)

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Nicolas Becker
Occupation(s)Composer, sound engineer

Nicolas Becker is a French composer and sound engineer. [1] [2] [3] He won an Academy Award in the category Best Sound for the film Sound of Metal . [4] [5]

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References

  1. Albrechtsen, Peter (December 22, 2012). "Nicolas Becker – Behind the Art". Designing Sound. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. Grobar, Matt (January 7, 2021). "Sound Designer Nicolas Becker Gets Inside Experience Of Deaf Drummer On 'Sound Of Metal'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  3. James, Daron (January 12, 2021). "How a natural sonic perspective tuned 'Sound of Metal'". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. "The 93rd Academy Awards (2021) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  5. Giardina, Carolyn (April 25, 2021). "'Sound of Metal' Wins New Sound Oscar, Combining Former Sound Editing and Mixing Categories". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved October 29, 2021.