By
Tomlinson Holman, President of TMH Corporation & one of the prominent figures in audio today. Widely known for his development of new products and processes
in the field of audio and video, including the THX Sound System, a program developed while he was Corporate Technical Director at Lucasfilm,
Ltd.
Description
Sound for Film and Television,
Third Edition provides a thorough introduction to the fascinating field of
recording, editing, mixing, and exhibiting film and television sound. It strikes a fine balance between aesthetic and technical content,
combining theory and practice to approach sound as both an art and a science. This new edition has been completely updated to reflect
the latest advances in HD technology, new hardware and software systems, new distribution methods, wireless sound capture, and more.
Also, analog-related content has been reduced and transferred to the chapters covering historical techniques. Sections on troubleshooting
and FAQs have been added to help you avoid common pitfalls in sound production.
Written by one of Hollywood's leading sound
experts,
Sound for Film and Television
provides a solid grounding in all aspects of the sound process. Basic
principles are presented with illustrations demonstrating how they affect the day-to-day activities on a film or television set, in the
editing room, and in the mix room.
The accompanying audio DVD contains more than 50 tracks that demonstrate practical, real-world
examples of key concepts presented in the book.
A companion Web site provides further resources and information:
http://booksite.focalpress.com/companion/Holman/SoundforFilmandTelevision/
Please use the access code located in the beginning of the book to register for access to the Web site.
Audience:
Professionals and students crafting sound and audio for film, video, and television
