ABSTRACT

Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound embraces the subject of sound for films. Based on the experience of the author and other top sound craftspeople, this book provides numerous real-life examples and relevant technical data. It also is firmly grounded in practical techniques and it will show you an appreciation of all the processes involved in creating motion picture sound, from how to achieve great sound despite a small budget and less-than-perfect recording conditions to steps you will need to take to create an artful audio experience.
This edition is completely revised and expanded, and the most popular sound editing systems, Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro, are covered in-depth. The accompanying NEW DVD presents demonstration material as well as a large library of sound effects, while numerous charts, illustrations, and photographs help to demonstrate techniques and common industry practices.
Among other topics, Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, Third Edition includes:
. Preproduction planning
. Production tips
. Sound design
. Sound editing
. ADR and looping
. Using Pro Tools
. Using Nagra's analog and digital systems
. Custom recording sound effects

chapter 1|6 pages

The Empowerment of Sound

chapter 2|12 pages

Our Amateur Beginnings

chapter 4|31 pages

Success or Failure

Before the Camera Even Rolls

chapter 5|58 pages

The Challenging Battlefield of Production

chapter 6|24 pages

From the Set to the Laboratory

chapter 8|6 pages

Temp Dubs and Test Screenings

A Critical Objective View

chapter 9|8 pages

Spotting the Picture for Sound and Music

chapter 10|37 pages

Custom Recording Sound Effects

The Real Fun and Adventure

chapter 11|34 pages

The Sound Librarian

The Curator of an Audio Empire

chapter 12|27 pages

Sound Design

Myths and Realities

chapter 13|39 pages

Sound Editorial

Sync-Sync, Chop-Chop

chapter 14|27 pages

Sound Editorial

Ultra Low-Budget Strategies

chapter 15|20 pages

Dialog Editors

Hollywood's Unsung Heroes

chapter 16|37 pages

ADR and Looping

Getting the Lips to Flap in Sync

chapter 17|38 pages

Foley

The Art of Footsteps, Props, and Cloth Movement

chapter 18|19 pages

Nonlinear

The Digital Workstation

chapter 19|16 pages

The Music Composer

Audio Collaboration or Mud and Destruction

chapter 20|23 pages

The Re-recording Stage

Predubbing and the Final Mix

chapter 21|27 pages

Emerging Technologies

Sound Restoration and Colorization

chapter 22|27 pages

The Venerable Nagra IV-S (Analog)

chapter 23|14 pages

The Direct-to-Disk Nagra V (Digital)