Producing Great Sound for Film and Video : Expert Tips from Preproduction to Final Mix

Featuring the latest software and new, in-depth interviews from key players in the field, Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Fourth Edition shows film and video production professionals how to make their film or video projects sound as good as they look. This solution-oriented guide is filled with FAQs, how-tos, tips, and time savers, and includes a robust companion website featuring audio samples and video tutorials. Readers will learn about digital audio workflows, technical setups and guidelines, solutions for budgeting and scheduling, preproduction planning, post production hardware, and much more.

In Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Fourth Edition audio guru Jay Rose revises his popular text for a new generation of filmmakers. You’ll learn practical, time-saving ways to get better recordings, solve problems with existing audio, create compelling tracks, and boost your filmmaking to the next level!

Here you’ll find real-world advice and practical guidelines for every aspect of your soundtrack: planning and budgeting, field and studio recording, editing, sound effects and music, audio repair, processing, and mixing. Rose’s combination of solid technical information and a clear, step-by-step approach has made this the go-to book for producers and film students for over a decade.

New in this edition:

• Insights and from-the-trenches tips from top professionals
• Instructions for getting the best results from new DSLRs and digital recorders
• What you need to know about new regulations for wireless mics and broadcast loudness
• An expanded "How Do I Fix This?" section to help you solve problems quickly

Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker who wants better tracks, or an experienced professional looking for a reference, Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Fourth Edition has the information you need.