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Win a Copy of Dexter Season 5 on Blu-ray

post #1 of 28
9/14/11 at 12:04am
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Earlier, Home Theater Forum members had the ability to submit questions for Sound Mixer Greg Agalsoff who worked on Season 5 of Dexter which is now available on Blu-ray with a Lossless Dolby TrueHD soundtrack.  In the video below Greg answers the following questions:

  • How did you become a sound mixer?
  • Is all of the audio for Dexter captured on the set?
  • How does the improved audio playback in the home affect your work?
  • Are there any secrets to capturing dialog on a set?
  • Does the wide dynamic range in Dexter present special challenges for you?

 

 

Thanks to Dolby for allowing our members to ask questions, and for providing some copies of Dexter The Fifth Season to give away.  To win one, simply list your favorite sound effect from any Dexter season and why you like it.  It could be a musical cue, a foley effect or ?. 

 

Four winners will be drawn at random.  To win you must be over 18 and live in the US or Canada.  Contest closes on 11:59PM on Friday September 30th.

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post #2 of 28
9/14/11 at 3:33am
I'm not sure if I am allowed to enter the contest with the following answer.

I actually haven't seen a second of Dexter. Always wanted to but just never got around to start buying the seasons (don't think I've stumbled upon a can't miss deal for them).

It probably isn't a good thing to win S5 anyway as then it would mean I'd need to spend $100+ to get the first 4 seasons. Hopefully I'll find a great deal for S1 this holiday season.
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post #3 of 28
9/14/11 at 6:11am
Dexter's opening titles are great overall, but I especially like the sound of the razor as it scrape's against his neck. It's very exaggerated and makes my skin crawl. I love it.
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post #4 of 28
9/14/11 at 7:13am
My favorite is the sound of hundreds of eyebrows raising all at once upon reading the question "what is your favorite sound effect from Dexter, and why?" I like it because I was a part of it. smile.gif

That would, of course, be superseded by the sound my wife will make if I tell her we won a copy of season 5 on BD!
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post #5 of 28
9/14/11 at 10:44am
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Originally Posted by AnthonyP View Post

I'm not sure if I am allowed to enter the contest with the following answer.

I actually haven't seen a second of Dexter. Always wanted to but just never got around to start buying the seasons (don't think I've stumbled upon a can't miss deal for them).

It probably isn't a good thing to win S5 anyway as then it would mean I'd need to spend $100+ to get the first 4 seasons. Hopefully I'll find a great deal for S1 this holiday season.


I'm pretty liberal when it comes to entries.  If you haven't seen it feel free to tell me about your favorite sound effect from something else and why it is your favorite. I've just done too many post-to-enter contests lately and wanted to spice things up a bit.
 

 

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post #6 of 28
9/14/11 at 11:03am

Personally I have always loved the entire sound pallate when he is setting up for an "event".  The music, the plastic, getting everything just so.  It just seems like a nice, steady build up to the torture.  And the times he's had to act without the pre-ritual, not having that sound pallate really shows the contrast from when he's had a chance to plan everything perfect.

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post #7 of 28
9/14/11 at 11:13am
The sound effects in the credits /opening sequence are great.I have been able to watch it in HD from our cable.
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post #8 of 28
9/14/11 at 12:09pm
I usually don't like the "theme song" or the opening credits music of a show. But I always listen to the opening score from Dexter instead of just fast forwarding through if like I do with Entourage nd other shows I follow closely.
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post #9 of 28
9/14/11 at 1:48pm
My favorite musical cue is the theme song itself. Must be one of the longest ones out there.
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post #10 of 28
9/14/11 at 1:54pm
Gotta agree with the razor sound effect during the opening credits.
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post #11 of 28
9/14/11 at 10:09pm
How about when Dexter smacks the fake human heads that are filled with the blood like fluid to see the splatter pattern, makes a pretty interesting sound.
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post #12 of 28
9/15/11 at 1:35am
I enjoy the voiceovers (by Dexter) at the end of alot of episodes while the slow music plays. It kind of winds you down after what is usually a frenetic episode, and it gives clues to what is coming. Excellent!
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post #13 of 28
9/15/11 at 3:31pm

My son is a big fan of the show and he likes the opening music.

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post #14 of 28
9/15/11 at 7:20pm
The chewing on the food in the opening is good. And, I do not know if this counts; but, I like the "screechy" music.
And, thanks for offering the opportunity to ask questions and have them answered.
This is one of the reasons why the HTF rises above other sites-information and features like this, not just because of the contest.
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post #15 of 28
9/16/11 at 7:34am
The sound of the knife piercing someones heart when he kills someone in the kill room. Such an understated sound for a horrible act.
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post #16 of 28
9/16/11 at 3:34pm

The razor sound effect is truly one-of-a-kind.

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post #17 of 28
9/17/11 at 7:10pm
I've never seen Dexter (am I entered to win the Blu-ray now?).
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post #18 of 28
9/17/11 at 7:54pm
The opening title with the razor effect really creeps me out.....love the show. thumbsup.gif
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post #19 of 28
9/19/11 at 12:53pm
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Originally Posted by bipple305 View Post

I usually don't like the "theme song" or the opening credits music of a show. But I always listen to the opening score from Dexter instead of just fast forwarding through if like I do with Entourage nd other shows I follow closely.

I always watch/listen to the intro as well and crank it up. Love the bass line and the sizzle of the steak!
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post #20 of 28
9/19/11 at 8:38pm
I'm a fan of the show. I haven't bought any of the sets yet, though. This set sounds pretty good.
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post #21 of 28
9/26/11 at 12:02pm
I've. Been a huge fan of Dexter since the. Beginning. Unfortunately do to our economic problems I was not able to watch S5 when it aired.

There are only two shows that I watch the openings to each episode to. One would be Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The other is Dexter. I can't wait to hear the opening blast over my earphones on blue ray!'ve. Been a huge fan of Dexter since the. Beginning. Unfortunately do to our economic problems I was not able to watch S5 when it aired.

There are only two shows that I watch the openings to each episode to. One would be Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The other is Dexter. I can't wait to hear the opening blast over my earphones on blue ray!
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post #22 of 28
9/27/11 at 11:39pm
I'm midway through season 4 right now, and my favorite sound is the beginning of every episode.
The sound effects mixing seamlessly with the haunting theme music...makes the visuals of the open really pop.
Cooking breakfast and getting dressed never sounded so evil!
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post #23 of 28
9/28/11 at 1:24pm
Mosquito in the opening credits.
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post #24 of 28
10/1/11 at 6:40pm
Gotta love the sizzling sound of the pork chop and subsequent chewing noises of the opening credits!
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post #25 of 28
10/2/11 at 9:59am
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Sorry I'm two days behind here, but we have our winners!  Congratulations to:

 

Carl Fink

Phil Taylor

Mike Caronia

Brian Lepak

 

Look for a PM from me asking for your address so I can get your copy shipped to you.

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post #26 of 28
10/2/11 at 10:45am
Great news!! Already stoked with anticipation of the season premiere tonite and now a free S5 BD set!!! THANKS HTF!! banana.gif
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post #27 of 28
10/8/11 at 11:06am
Huge thanks to Adam, the HTF and Greg Agalsoff for this set on Blu!!!
Just received my copy in the mail.
I just finished season 4 last Saturday...to say I'm excited to be watching my first season of Dex in full HD glory is an understatement!
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post #28 of 28
10/8/11 at 5:01pm
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I still haven't heard from Brian Lepak...Are you there?  Check your PMs!

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