Sound Design for Film

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; visualizing 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.

Auteur

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.