Sound Design for Film by Tim Harrison

Sound Design for Film offers an in-depth study of one of cinema's most powerful storytelling tools, exploring the creative landscape and proposing a variety of contemporary approaches to audio design. Opening up a hidden world of narrative techniques, experienced designer Tim Harrison provides key insights into how sound works on audiences to guide them through stories. Topics covered include: the creative process from script to delivery; visualising your design ideas; developing characters and settings, and using motif and metaphor. Also covered is recording foley and sound effects along with editing and manipulating audio and the final mix. Serving as a tool for creative reflection and development, this unique book offers invaluable approaches for enhancing your storytelling skills, wherever you are on your filmmaking journey. AUTHOR: Tim Harrison is a sound designer, composer and filmmaker. He is the Founder and Director of Aumeta, an audio company whose credits include Black Mirror, Censor and Assassin's Creed. His filmmaking experience extends into multiple disciplines, having produced a number of award-winning music videos and directed several internationally exhibited films. He has also designed a number of film sound courses, and is an experienced lecturer at the University of the Arts London. SELLING POINTS: . A unique book that offers an in-depth study of one of cinema's most powerful storytelling tools. . Will be of great interest to sound designers, technical film students and film enthusiasts. . Packed with information on the creative process from script to delivery; editing and manipulating audio; recording foley and sound effects and much more. . Fully illustrated with 59 colour, 5 black & white photos, 30 figures and numerous practical activities. . Tim Harrison is a sound designer, composer and filmmaker and an experienced lecturer at the University of Arts London. 59 colour phorographs, 30 figures