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Authors: David Lewis Yewdall
ISBN-13: 9780240808659, ISBN-10: 0240808657
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Date Published: April 2007
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: David Lewis Yewdall

Book Synopsis

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

* NEW! Accompanying DVD with an ADR/Looping practice session, video interview with Ray Harryhausen, and more than 1000 photos and charts with audio clips
* 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

Table of Contents

A Memorial to Excellence
Ch. 1The Empowerment of Sound1
Ch. 2Our Amateur Beginnings6
Ch. 3The First Tuesday Night in February17
Ch. 4Success or Failure: Before the Camera Even Rolls21
Ch. 5The Challenging Battlefield of Production48
Ch. 6From the Set to the Laboratory79
Ch. 7Picture Editorial and Use of the Sound Medium97
Ch. 8Temp Dubs and Test Screenings: A Critical Objective View125
Ch. 9Spotting the Picture for Sound and Music130
Ch. 10Custom Recording Sound Effects: The Real Fun and Adventure137
Ch. 11The Sound Librarian: Curator of an Audio Empire166
Ch. 12Sound Design Myths and Realities199
Ch. 13Sound Editorial: Sync-Sync, Chop-Chop216
Ch. 14Dialog Editors: Hollywood's Unsung Heroes251
Ch. 15ADR and Looping: Getting the Lips to Flap in Sync267
Ch. 16Foley: The Art of Footsteps, Props, and Cloth Movement294
Ch. 17Nonlinear: The Digital Workstation329
Ch. 18The Music Composer: Audio Collaboration or Mud and Destruction399
Ch. 19The Rerecording Stage: Predubbing and the Final Mix412
Ch. 205.1 and Emerging Audio Technologies434
Ch. 21The Venerable Nagra IV-S (Analog)451
Ch. 22The Digital Nagra V - Direct to Disk478
Glossary493
The Audio CD506
Index511

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