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(More customer reviews)This is an outstanding book. It is written extremely clearly and thoroughly, without feeling too dry or boring. The author clearly has a sense of humour, as well as a wealth of experience of working on soundtracks for a large range of budgets (corporate to feature film). I actually read it cover to cover, non-stop, and have read dipped into it several times since. It is useful for people at all levels, from total beginners to people with a good overview of all aspects of professional production (like me).
I am certainly going to buy his other book (Audio Postproduction). The sections on post in this book were great, and I've already learnt a huge amount. But it just left me hungry for more.
I don't like to write gushing reviews, but this really was a great book. If someone asked me if I knew of a good book for video sound production, I would recommend this whole heartedly, without a second thought. I've already leant it to a trusted colleague, who has been in the business for 30 years, and he decided after a week to buy his own copy.
But I will throw in one drawback...having read this book, I just now wish I had the budget for hollywood facilities on every production I work on. And I don't. So try to remember to keep your feet on the ground. Decent soundtracks can still be made on relatively low budgets. Even on productions where I am writing, shooting, producing, and editing - this book has undoubtedly given me enough to make serious improvements to my sound recording, processing, and mixing.
In summary - if you are serious about sound (and you really should be if you want to produce decent video), and you feel like you need to know more, buy this book!!
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Make your film or video project sound as good as it looks with this complete training course by audio guru Jay Rose. You get hundreds of professional, real-world techniques that you can employ from preproduction through the final mix. This is a solution-oriented guide with FAQs, how-tos, tips, and time savers. You'll get a primer on how sound and digital audio work as well as technical setups, guidelines, and real solutions for:* budgeting, scheduling, and preproduction planning* microphones and room acoustics* recording dialog, voice-overs, ADR, and effects* postproduction hardware* levels and digitizing* working with music and sound effects* producing the final mixNew to this edition:* information on the latest cameras and field recorders* choices between single- and double-system, and digital workflows* the differences between traditional video soundtracks and dialog-driven storytelling.Please visit the author's website for additional resources: www.dplay.com/book/pgs3e* Having trouble with the sound on your video project? Find the solution in this best-selling guide.* Includes time-tested guidelines and recommendations that work no matter what hardware or software package you use* The audio CD includes diagnostics, demos, and tutorial tracks to hone your skills.
