Reimagining a Sonic Legacy: Sound Design, Editing & Mixing on How to Train Your Dragon

Join the core sound team behind the live action remake reimaging of How to Train Your Dragon for a deep dive into the technical and creative processes that shaped the film’s dynamic audio landscape. This panel will explore the evolution of iconic dragon vocalizations, the editorial strategies behind balancing intense action with environmental realism, and the mixing challenges of delivering an immersive theatrical experience. Panelists will discuss the techniques and technology used to reimagine the sonic landscape for the latest addition to the franchise and why the sounds created for the animated features couldn't simply be reused.

Presented by NBCUniversal