Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound

Review of "Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound" by David Lewis Yewdall

 If you are looking to record sound for movies or for video, this is the book for you. Very detailed and an excellent introduction for professional audio for broadcast and movie making

Product Description

The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound embraces the subject of sound for motion pictures and television productions with a dedicated emphasis on the art and application of the various techniques and philosophies. Told through interviews with the top sound craftsmen in the industry and firmly grounded in practical techniques, this book will provide real-life examples and relevant technical data, as well as an appreciation of all of the processes involved in creating motion picture sound.



This book covers motion picture sound from the point of view of the key figures in the sound department on a set and describes the practices common in the industry today. The accompanying audio CD presents demonstration material, as well as a large library of sound effects, while numerous charts, illustrations, and photographs help to demonstrate techniques and industry practices.

 

Interviews with top sound craftspeople in the industry Experience-based advice on a wide range of topics Audio CD with demos and public-domain sound effects

 

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

someone finally got a book on audio production and post-production for motion pictures right. Thank you. The CD supports the text in a powerful way. Very impressive for a 1st edition.