ABSTRACT
Many videomakers and filmmakers don’t realize just how important sound is to the success of a project. “It’s a visual medium” is the common wisdom handed down as gospel. Well, half-right is better than all wrong. I’ve organized a number of film festivals and served as a judge at others, and, while I have often been amazed by the stunning cinematography on display in student projects, just as often I’ve been dismayed by the poor quality of the sound. I think what separates a student project from a professional project is the lack of care that students give to their sound tracks.
