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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

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 Nagras analog and digital systems Custom recording sound effects * NEW! 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

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A Memorial to Excellence	p. vii
The Empowerment of Sound	p. 1
Our Amateur Beginnings	p. 7
The Passing of a Tradition and Coming of Age	p. 19
Success or Failure: Before the Camera Even Rolls	p. 25
The Challenging Battlefield of Production	p. 56
From the Set to the Laboratory	p. 114
Picture Editorial and the Use of the Sound Medium	p. 138
Temp Dubs and Test Screenings: A Critical Objective View	p. 167
Spotting the Picture for Sound and Music	p. 173
Custom Recording Sound Effects: The Real Fun and Adventure	p. 181
The Sound Librarian: The Curator of an Audio Empire	p. 218
Sound Design: Myths and Realities	p. 252
Sound Editorial: Sync-Sync, Chop-Chop	p. 279
Sound Editorial: Ultra Low-Budget Strategies	p. 318
Dialog Editors: Hollywood's Unsung Heroes	p. 345
ADR and Looping: Getting the Lips to Flap in Sync	p. 365
Foley: The Art of Footsteps, Props, and Cloth Movement	p. 402
Nonlinear: The Digital Workstation	p. 440
The Music Composer: Audio Collaboration or Mud and Destruction	p. 459
The Re-recording Stage: Predubbing and the Final Mix	p. 475
Emerging Technologies: Sound Restoration and Colorization	p. 498
The Venerable Nagra IV-S (Analog)	p. 525
Glossary	p. 552
About the Interactive DVD	p. 567
Index	p. 571
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David Lewis Yewdall, M.P.S.E., is a member of the Sound Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Motion Picture Sound Editors Society

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