Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound - Softcover

Yewdall, David Lewis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240812409 ISBN 13: 9780240812403

Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 4th edition relies on the professional experience of the author and other top sound craftspeople to provide a comprehensive explanation of film sound, including mixing, dubbing, workflow, budgeting, and digital audio techniques. Practically grounded with real-world stories from the trenches throughout, the book also provides relevant technical data, as well as an appreciation of all the processes involved in creating optimal motion picture sound. New to this edition are exclusive sound artist lessons from the field (including 2 new production cases studies), including insight from craftspeople who have worked on the latest Harry Potter and Batman films. All technological changes have been updated to reflect the most current systems.

*Detailed step-by-step explanation of the craft as well as professional insight from the various people working in the industry provide readers with both practical knowledge and inspiration *Author provides a complete overview of creating effective sound for film, including motion picture protocol, budgeting info, dealing with onset politics, and technical information about recording *Includes a DVD with video demos of techniques, sound clips, examples from the author's films, effects, and more!

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Review

"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 who will not benefit from David Yewdall's lucid and thoroughly practical explanation of creativity with sound, and the technical disciplines necessary to use sound as an art form."
- Roger Corman, Concorde/New Horizons

"The DGA should make this book required reading before their members could go out and work in the industry! This is the first time I have ever seen the subject presented in such a realistic and practical way that is written in a style that everyone can understand."
- Jim Webb, Academy Award-winning Production Mixer and multi-channel expert

"This is a book for ALL filmmakers, whether a budding 'in-the-trenches' sound editor or a producer/director who deigns to touch actual film. This book reveals HOW to achieve the creative soundtrack that the director reams of while actually saving money for the producer --Larry Blake, Mix Magazine

and best of all, it's told in a witty, anecdotal style...A must read for both student filmmakers and the seasoned professional."
- Richard Anderson, M.P.S.E.

"The best book on the subject to date, hands down. Thanks Mr. Yewdall!"
- --Ken Trevenna, Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology

About the Author

David Lewis Yewdall, MPSE, is a veteran of over 140 theatrical motion pictures, most of which are listed on IMDB.com; has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 1984; has been a member of the Motion Picture Sound Editor's Society since 1986; and was a member of the faculty of the film school of North Carolina School of the Arts from 2000-2010.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0240812409
• ISBN 13: 9780240812403
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 680