1st Edition
A Filmmaker’s Guide to Sound Design Bridging the Gap Between Filmmakers and Technicians to Realize the Storytelling Power of Sound
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Starting to Speak the Language: Breaking Down a Scene Sound-by-Sound
Chapter 3. Crewing Up: People, Workflow and the Director's Place
Chapter 4. Cinematic Intent
Chapter 5. Perception and Belief
Chapter 6. Sound Before You Get to The Studio
Chapter 7. Further Exploration of Film Sound
Chapter 8. The Final Mix
Conclusion
Glossary
Biography
Matthew Polis is a sound designer, studio owner, and educator. His combined story-driven approach to sound design and technical mastery in the mix room have earned him respect amongst his peers in the world of film & TV. While in New York, Matthew spent six years as an adjunct professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, during which he created post audio curriculum for the production classes. It is from these lectures that the concept for this book was born.
Peter Rea is an Associate Professor at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, Institute of Film & Television. He has extensive experience developing feature film, television, and theatrical projects. He is the co-author of Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video for Focal Press that is currently in its fifth edition and has been translated into six languages. Peter has taught courses in beginning, intermediate and advanced film & TV production, screenwriting, producing, and critical studies.
