The latest episode of the SoundWorks Collection video series takes a look at the sound of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

This episode focuses less on sound design and technology and more on the philosophy of the sound artists involved in the production. Featured interviews include Re-recording Mixer Michael Hedges, Re-recording Mixer Chris Boyes, Re-recording Mixer Michael Semanick, Re-recording Mixer Gary Summers, Composer Howard Shore, and Producer & Co-Screenplay Writer Philippa Boyens.