Soundtrack

Poor sound quality is a tell-tale sign of a low-budget film or video, but it doesn't have to be. This book shows how to create a great soundtrack when you're shooting digital video (or film) and don't have a Hollywood budget. The accompanying DVD follows the making of a soundtrack so you can see the techniques in action. This practical book covers the whole sound design process with an emphasis on postproduction. It fully covers the technical aspects but also addresses aesthetics: how and why certain techniques contribute to a pleasing whole. Interviews with prominent sound designers add a real-world focus. It covers technical and creative aspects of creating a quality soundtrack for film and video on the cheap. It is suitable for beginners. Accompanying DVD shows how it's done in the real world.