Sound Design for Film

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Sound Design for Film offers an in-depth study of one of cinema' s most powerful storytelling tools, exploring the creative landscape and proposing a variety of contemporary approaches to audio design. Opening up a hidden world of narrative techniques, experienced designer Tim Harrison provides key insights into how sound works on audiences to guide them through stories. Topics covered include: the creative process from script to delivery; visualising your design ideas; developing characters and settings, and using motif and metaphor. Also covered is recording foley and sound effects along with editing and manipulating audio and the final mix. Serving as a tool for creative reflection and development, this unique book offers invaluable approaches for enhancing your storytelling skills, wherever you are on your filmmaking journey. AUTHOR: Tim Harrison is a sound designer, composer and filmmaker. He is the Founder and Director of Aumeta, an audio company whose credits include Black Mirror, Censor and Assassin' s Creed. His filmmaking experience extends into multiple disciplines, having produced a number of award-winning music videos and directed several internationally exhibited films. He has also designed a number of film sound courses, and is an experienced lecturer at the University of the Arts London. SELLING POINTS: A unique book that offers an in-depth study of one of cinema' s most powerful storytelling tools. Will be of great interest to sound designers, technical film students and film enthusiasts. Packed with information on the creative process from script to delivery; editing and manipulating audio; recording foley and sound effects and much more. Fully illustrated with 59 colour, 5 black & white photos, 30 figures and numerous practical activities. Tim Harrison is a sound designer, composer and filmmaker and an experienced lecturer at the University of Arts London. 59 colour phorographs, 30 figures