The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (Book & CD-ROM) - Softcover

Yewdall, David Lewis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240802888 ISBN 13: 9780240802886

Publisher: Focal Press, 1999

Synopsis

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.
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

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0240802888
• ISBN 13: 9780240802886
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 267