ABSTRACT

Sound is just as crucial an aspect to your animation as your visuals. Whether you're looking to create a score, ambient noise, dialog, or a complete soundtrack, you'll need sound for your piece. This nuts-and-bolts guide to sound design for animation will explain to you the theory and workings behind sound for image, and provide an overview of the stems and production path to help you create your soundtrack. Follow the sound design process along animated shorts and learn how to use the tools and techniques of the trade. Enhance your piece and learn how to design sound for animation.

chapter |13 pages

Foundations of Audio for Image

chapter |18 pages

Sound Design Theory

chapter |19 pages

Dialogue

chapter |18 pages

Music

chapter |17 pages

Sound Effects (SFX)

chapter |11 pages

Foley

chapter |11 pages

The Production Path

chapter |14 pages

Sound Editing

chapter |19 pages

The Final Mix

chapter |34 pages

Case Studies