Mixing the trailer for one of the most highly-anticipated programs of the year was a joy, especially given what the Harry Potter franchise has meant to our team through the years. The music, sound design and dialogue edit all emphasize a sense of mystery and anticipation that heightens as each returning actor is revealed.

In the final seconds, the swelling strings crescendo, and then cut out for the emotional final line: “We’re family, and we will always be a part of each others’ lives.” The trailer has received over 25 million views on Youtube, making it one of the most widely-seen pieces we’ve mixed to date.

NETWORK: HBO
SOUND DESIGN/MIX: Defacto Sound