1st Edition

Sound for Moving Pictures The Four Sound Areas

By Neil Hillman Copyright 2021
220 Pages 44 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

220 Pages 44 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

220 Pages 44 B/W Illustrations
by Focal Press

Sound for Moving Pictures presents a new and original sound design theory called the Four Sound Areas framework, offering a conceptual template for constructing, deconstructing and communicating all types of motion picture soundtracks; and a way for academics and practitioners to better understand and utilize the deeper, emotive capabilities available to all filmmakers through the thoughtful... Read more

1 Introduction

PART 1 Constructing the soundtrack

2 Emotion in sound design

3 Validating a new approach

PART 2 Deconstructing the soundtrack

4 The Four Sound Areas

5 Applying the Four Sound Areas

6 Reflections on practice

PART 3 Communicating the soundtrack

7 Adding to the lexicon

8 Closing thoughts

9 Appendices

10 Credits

Glossary

References

Index

Biography

Neil Hillman, PhD, is a highly experienced sound designer, production sound mixer and scholar who contributes to both multi-million budgeted feature films and crowd-funded indie movies. His PhD investigated emotion within sound design and considered enhanced audience engagement through the thoughtful use of the soundtrack.

Whether you’re an experienced film practitioner or a student at the beginning of your career, an academic looking for a deeper understanding of sound design or a teaching professional designing a Master’s degree module, or even a lecturer or student involved in the wider topic of film studies, there is a wealth of theoretical, practical and applicable knowledge contained within this educational, informative and entertaining book.

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