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What makes great sound design so powerful that audiences feel it before they consciously h
By Dr. Atif Ghaffar·8 June 2026
Originally posted on LinkedIn
What makes great sound design so powerful that audiences feel it before they consciously hear it?
In this latest episode of Zebra Spotlight, Dr Atif Ghaffar speaks with Emmy-nominated sound designer Mike James Gallagher MPSE — creator of INDEPTH Sound Design and one of the industry’s most influential voices in sound education.
We discuss the moment that sparked his fascination with cinematic audio, the iconic Terminator 2 scene that inspired INDEPTH Sound Design, his relationships with legends including Randy Thom and Mark Mangini, and how he has built a global community dedicated to the craft of sound.
A fascinating conversation for filmmakers, sound designers, students and anyone interested in the invisible art that shapes our experience of cinema.
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