The practical art of motion picture sound (Practical art of motion picture sound series) with CD-ROM (3^rd Ed.)

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. This new 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. Accompanying DVD contains demonstration material, movie clips, and tutorials. Written by an experienced craftsman and professor who brings his experience in the movie biz as well as in front of the classroom to life. Gives a complete overview of film sound, including motion picture protocol, budgeting info, and technical information about recording

Chapter 1. The Empowerment of Sound. Chapter 2. Our Amateur Beginnings. Chapter 3. Formerly titled The First Tuesday Night in February. Chapter 4. Success or Failure: Before the Camera Even Rolls. Chapter 5. The Challenging Battlefield of Production. Chapter 6. From the Set to the Laboratory. Chapter 7. Picture Editorial and the use of the Sound Medium. Chapter 8. Temp Dubs and Test Screenings: A Critical Objective View. Chapter 9. Spotting the Picture for Sound and Music. Chapter 10. Custom Recording Sound Effects. The Real Fun and Adventure. Chapter 11. The Sound Librarian : the curator of an audio empire. Chapter 12. Sound Design - Myths and Realities. Chapter 13. Sound Editorial : Sync-sync -Chop-chop. Chapter 14. Dialog Editors - Hollywood's Unsung Heroes. Chapter 15. ADR -and- Looping Getting the Lips to Flap in Sync, Chapter 16. FOLEY : The Art of Footsteps, Props and Cloth Movement. Chapter 17. Nonlinear - the Digital Workstation. Chapter 18. The Music Composer - Audio Collaboration or Mud and Destruction. Chapter 19. The Rerecording Stage - Predubbing and the Final Mix. Chapter 20. Audio Restoration and Emerging Audio Technologies. Chapter 21. The venerable Nagra IV-S ( analog ). Chapter 22. The new recording hot-rod : the Nagra V (digital), Glossary of Terms.

Students in film sound, editing, production or post production courses looking for a book that covers the film sound process in its entirety, from preproduction to the final mix and professionals looking for technical information about reco

If you're looking for the best source of knowledge and inspiration between two covers, you have only one choice: David Yewdall's 'Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound. Yewdall goes back and forth between step-by-step explanation of every part of the craft and reminisces on his career, all the while never forgetting the end product--the art.' - Larry Blake, Mix Magazine 'Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound' is a must-read for all students of sound, whether in film school, recording school or already working in the craft. More than that, it's a must-read for all students of film, and no doubt, a few directors and producers out there would benefit from a read.' - Mix Magazine 'I wish this book had been available when I was starting to make movies: there is probably no producer or director