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The Online Guitar Store - The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, Third Edition
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Manufacturer: Focal Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.52344
EAN: 9780240808659
ISBN: 0240808657
Label: Focal Press
Manufacturer: Focal Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 592
Publication Date: 2007-05-21
Publisher: Focal Press
Studio: Focal Press
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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 Nagra's analog and digital systems
. Custom recording sound effects
* NEW! Accompanying DVD with an ADR/Looping practice session, video interview with Ray Harryhausen, and more than 1000 photos and charts with audio clips
* 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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Summary: Practical Purchase
Comment: This book, "The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 3rd Ed" is one I needed for college. It arrived quickly, and much cheaper than the bookstore had it. Amazon rocks.
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Summary: Too Many Stories
Comment: While this book has some nice sound information, you have to wade through endless amounts of personal stories to get to any of it. It is really a pain to read. I had to read for a class and I had to struggle with each and every chapter. There are times when he finally gets to some sound information, you just gloss over it because you are so tired of reading his stories. And all his stories are basically the same: he is right and everyone else is either stupid, incompetent or has no idea what they are doing. This book is 500 plus pages and it seems like 400 or so are stories. Hopefully if there is a 4th edition, they cut out all the stories and just give you information.
Oh, it comes with a dvd, which doesn't work for the most part. Half the people in my class can't get parts to the dvd to play, including me. Awesome.
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Summary: Tough to get to the point
Comment: I am a college level instructor and was looking for a book to use as a text for my Sound Design Class. I was excited to see that David Yewdall had written a book on the subject. He is well known and respected in our Hollywood Sound Community.
My first impression was that the book was full of great real life information but was a bit cluttered with anecdotes. As the class has progressed I have found that the students have not responded well to the text. I can understand why. The points and specifics are introduced and surrounded by drawn out reminiscing. It takes effort to get students to read anyway and this book does not help. It reads like a biography lined with details.
There is a significant amount of text dedicated to film specific procedures. Although there may be instances where a student may encounter mag film, it seems to be too much.
The included DVD seems a bit amateurish. It gives some added value by giving a few audible examples, but the narration is monotone. It caused some laughter in the class and it loses their attention.
The details are great and hit the nail on the head for anyone wanting to enter the industry, or better understand how to work with a sound professional. But it is heavy sledding to mush through. It could be edited down to a more readable text and be better to use for a class.
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Summary: Ego gets in the way
Comment: NOTE: This is more of a review of the 2nd edition, but because the 3rd edition is out now, I feel this information is important and I'm sure it is still relevant.
I have to begin by saying I have the upmost respect for Mr. Yewdall and his credits are impressive to say the least. I then have to immediately follow that statement by saying his book editor should be fired.
There is a ton of information in this book, unfortunately you have to wade through personal stories, name dropping, and ego stroking tales that really weigh the book down. I would love to read a biography about Yewdall, just not while I'm looking for real, informative substance about the facts of Motion Picture audio.
This would probably be THE definitive book because of the substance is attempts to cover, but ends up very inefficient and distracting. You don't have to look any farther than the dedication page (the third page in) to see an example of the distractions that follow it.
Now, as far as the 3rd edition goes, it was printed 15 years later, so read a few passages in a bookstore before buying it. If you don't see any personal stories or name dropping, he probably found a good book editor.
Cheers
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Summary: So this is how movies get made
Comment: Mr Yewdall takes his thirty plus years in the movie business and places it all here. This book is about motion-picture sound, but it is also about the "How" of how movies get made (in a major studio setting)from an insiders experience.
I have read many books on filmaking but this is the most comperhensive, almost step-by-step, book I have read to date.
If you are, or want to be, an independent filmaker read this book first, then re-read it again. Yewdall will show you how to get that "Big Movie" sound into your low-budget or no-budget film. Of course sound design is an art and a craft, so it must be practiced and worked at. But this book will give you the advise and direction you need to get you going in the right direction.
The big bonus feature of this book is the DVD that comes with it. It's on the DVD that you get to HEAR what the author is teaching.
I feel this review doesn't do the book justice, but if your interested in the technical skills of making films, and sound for films, read this book.
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