Basics Of Video Sound; Author: Lyver, Des; Joint Author: Swainson, Graham; Paperback; Large size

Author: Lyver, Des; Joint Author: Swainson, Graham
Edition #2; Paperback; Large size; 50 B&w Line Drawings, Glossary
144 pages
Published: May 1999
Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0240515617

Starting with a basic understanding of acoustics, microphones and an introduction to some of the technical terms, this book goes on to consider the specific problems of capturing sound for a single camera shoot. Studio techniques are also covered, explaining in simple terms the role of mixers, foldback and effects units. The manipulation of sound at the edit/post production stage is discussed including the use of timecode, synchronisers and multitrack recorders. The book is equipment non-specific, dealing primarily with the principles and processes involved in obtaining professionalsounding results.Second edition. A practical introduction to sound recording for video productions, describing the processes and people involved. It begins with a basic account of acoustics and microphones, and goes on to consider specific problems of capturing sound, studio techniques and manipulation of sound.