The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (Book & CD-ROM)
- Book Review,
by David L. Yewdall
Book News, Inc.
Yewdall, a sound editor who has worked on 140 motion pictures, provides relevant data and real-life examples of the processes involved in creating an artful audio experience. Topics include pre- production planning, custom recording sound effects, dialog editing, and music. The audio CD presents demonstration material and effects often used for temp dubs and picture editing. No index. -- Copyright © 2000 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved
Book Description
The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound embraces the subject of sound for motion pictures and television productions with a dedicated emphasis on the art and application of the various techniques and philosophies. Told through interviews with the top sound craftsmen in the industry and firmly grounded in practical techniques, this book will provide real-life examples and relevant technical data, as well as an appreciation of all of the processes involved in creating motion picture sound. This book covers motion picture sound from the point of view of the key figures in the sound department on a set and describes the practices common in the industry today. The accompanying audio CD presents demonstration material, as well as a large library of sound effects, while numerous charts, illustrations, and photographs help to demonstrate techniques and industry practices. KEY FEATURES: * Interviews with top sound craftspeople in the industry * Experience-based advice on a wide range of topics * Audio CD with demos and public-domain sound effects
Book Info
Provides real-life examples and relevant technical data and appreciation of all the processes involved in creating an artful audio experience. Examines sound from the point of view of the key figures in the sound department describing today's practices and practical advice. Softcover. CD-ROM included. DLC: Television broadcasting--Sound effects.
From the Publisher
This book covers motion picture sound from the point of view of the key figures in the sound department on a set and describes the practices common in the industry today. The accompanying audio CD presents demonstration material, as well as a large library of sound effects, while numerous charts, illustrations, and photographs help to demonstrate techniques and industry practices.
About the Author
Davis Lewis Yewdall, MPSE is a veteran sound editor who has worked on over 100 feature films and TV series. He is currently Filmmaker-in-Residence at North Carolina School of the Arts.
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