Damian Del Borrello is the supervising sound editor of Season 2 of Taika Waititi’s hit HBO series, Our Flag Means Death. Del Borrello has worked extensively with Waititi, including on his upcoming Apple TV+ series, Time Bandits.
Oh, and he was Emmy-nominated this year for editing the sound of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. No big deal!
Sound on a period pirate comedy is incredibly important for setting the oceanic scenes and creating emotional connections with the audience, although viewers might not always be aware of the nuance Del Borrello’s team is bringing to the series. We spoke with this sound maestro and learned about what creator David Jenkins wants from the sound of every scene, how this team handled a remote workflow, and what mistakes new creators should avoid.
Avast, me hearties, etc. Enjoy the following conversation with Del Borrello.
