This episode unpacks one of the most fascinating auditory illusions in modern sound design: the Shepard Tone — a technique that creates the sensation of a sound that’s always rising, yet never actually goes anywhere.We explore how this illusion was used in Dunkirk (2017), and how you might experiment with it in your own creative projects.Note from the host:I spent way too long editing this episode — probably thanks to the tension-inducing nature of the Shepard Tone itself. That's a good reminder to handle this sound effect with care.*Notice a bit of buzzing in the voice audio? It might just be part of the illusion.* Images are Creative Commons–licensed for free commercial use and modification. Dunkirk (2017) clips © Warner Bros., under fair use for commentary. No audio from the film is included. ⁠Dunkirk Official Soundtrack - Supermarine - Hans Zimmer [YouTube]⁠

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