Zebra Home Cinema

26/08/2026

What if your Steinway grand piano could perform beautifully even when there’s no pianist in the room? 🎹

In our latest Zebra Spotlight feature, we visit Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto to explore the remarkable Spirio | r — high-resolution playback, recording and editing built into one extraordinary instrument.

🎥 Full feature on YouTube. Link in bio.

31/07/2026

🎬 How do you build the sound world of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein?

In our latest Zebra Spotlight, we speak with Nathan Robitaille of Sound Dogs Toronto about his career journey, working with Guillermo del Toro, and the creative process behind the film’s sound design.

We also explore his work on projects including Silo, and how sound helps shape atmosphere, scale and emotion on screen.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel. Link in bio.

22/07/2026

🎬 What makes a martial arts film feel so powerful? The answer is often found in the sound.

In our latest Zebra Spotlight episode, we sit down with Jess Parks and Brandon Proctor to explore the creative process behind shaping the soundtrack of The Furious. We discuss their career journeys, collaborating with directors, the evolution of martial arts film sound from the 1970s to today, and how sound design and re-recording mixing transform action into immersive cinematic experiences.

Watch the full interview on YouTube. Link in bio.

Jessica Parks Brandon Proctor Skywalker Sound

07/07/2026

🎬 Every unforgettable film is built on thousands of details — and Foley is one of the most important.

In our latest Zebra Spotlight interview, award-winning Foley Artist Sean England, MPSE, from Skywalker Sound, takes us behind the scenes of The Mandalorian & Grogu and reveals how sound helps bring iconic characters to life.

We also discuss his journey from musician to Foley Artist, his work on The Raid 2, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Zootopia 2, and life inside one of the world’s most legendary post-production studios.

Full interview now live on YouTube. Link in bio.

Sean England - MPSE

27/06/2026

👠 The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns nearly twenty years later… but what does it actually sound like?

🎧 In this episode of Zebra Spotlight, we speak with Supervising Sound Editor and ADR specialist Lidia Tamplenizza, who began her career as an apprentice sound editor on the original The Devil Wears Prada in 2006 before returning to supervise the sequel.

🎬 From the sounds of New York and Milan to dialogue editing, ADR, and working with actors and directors, we explore the invisible craft that helps bring one of cinema’s most iconic fashion franchises back to life.

▶️ Full interview now live on the Zebra Home Cinema YouTube channel.

16/06/2026

What does it take to build an award-winning home cinema?

In this latest episode of Zebra Spotlight, we speak with Anton Zadnepryannyy , Founder & CEO of Blackroom Private Theaters, one of the industry’s most respected engineering-led private cinema companies.

Since 2012, Blackroom has delivered more than 50 bespoke home cinemas and earned international recognition for its commitment to performance, engineering and design.

We discuss Anton’s journey from engineer to entrepreneur, the philosophy behind Blackroom, the importance of acoustics and calibration, and how the company is expanding internationally across Kazakhstan, the UAE and the United States.

A fascinating conversation for homeowners, architects, interior designers, developers and AV professionals interested in the future of luxury entertainment spaces.

Special thanks to Anton for sharing his insights and the story behind Blackroom’s remarkable growth.

🎬 Watch the full interview:

https://youtu.be/CIDuTkOafGE?si=JkOw8cmpDGOqBxc1

07/06/2026

What makes great sound design so powerful that audiences feel it before they consciously hear it?

In this latest episode of Zebra Spotlight, Emmy-nominated sound designer Mike James Gallagher shares the story behind , the iconic Terminator 2 scene that inspired it, and his passion for the craft of cinematic audio.

A fascinating conversation for filmmakers, creatives and anyone who loves the art of storytelling through sound.

Full interview now live on YouTube. Link in bio.

29/04/2026

Oscar-winning Production Designer Tamara Deverell joins Zebra Spotlight to discuss the extraordinary world-building behind Frankenstein.

From her award-winning career to the visual language of film, Tamara shares insights into production design as the meeting point of art, architecture, storytelling and science.

We also explore her work on Suits, career advice for future filmmakers, and what it really takes to build cinematic worlds audiences never forget.

A fascinating conversation for filmmakers, creatives and lovers of cinema.

Full interview now live on YouTube.
Link in bio.

23/04/2026

What defines a truly exceptional high-end audio experience?

Inside the Steinway Lyngdorf UK flagship showroom — where engineering, craftsmanship and emotion come together to create something extraordinary 🎼

Over £1M of the world’s finest audio systems, experienced as they were meant to be.

Watch the full film on YouTube.
Link in bio.

16/04/2026

What does great sound design actually involve?

In this Zebra Spotlight conversation, Bryan Parker, Supervising Sound Editor at Formosa Group on HBO Max’ The Pitt, shares insights into what he calls the “anatomy of sound design.”

From building tension in high-stakes emergency room scenes to crafting subtle sonic details that immerse audiences in the story, Bryan explains how sound editing plays a critical role in shaping the emotional experience of television.

Before entering film and television sound, Bryan’s creative journey began in live music and the club scene — a background that continues to influence his approach to sound design today.

A fascinating deep dive into one of the most important — yet often overlooked — crafts in filmmaking.

Watch the full interview ▶️

https://youtu.be/3hv5YOaCoxU?si=FXq1MdNfjBh4TQFr

Supervising Sound Editor Bryan Parker joins Zebra Spotlight to explore the anatomy of sound design behind HBO’s award-winning medical drama The Pitt.In this ...