Film and television sound

Author: (USA) Tomlinson Holman
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: A renowned American film and television sound theorist, inventor of film and television recording technology, and educator in the field of film and television sound. With extensive experience in audio technology, many of his experimental achievements have improved the production processes and workflows of film and television recording. He proposed the "THX" sound certification standard, which revolutionized the listening environment for film and television sound and significantly enhanced the quality of film and television sound production worldwide. He has received awards such as the SMPTE Association Award, the Samuel L. Warner Medal, the Eastman Kodak Gold Medal, as well as the "1996 Lifetime Achievement Award" and "2001 Academy Award" from the Academy of Motion Picture Sound. Additionally, he holds six U.S. patents and corresponding foreign patents.
This book is an introduction to the art of creative sound design and recording production techniques in film and television. The primary purpose of writing this book is to address some overlooked issues in certain film and television textbooks. For example, it covers some practical application and operational aspects of film and television sound practice, which are rarely discussed in textbooks. The guidance methods in this book will provide significant help and guidance for film and television production personnel.
The first three chapters of the book offer basic recording rules and guidelines for sound production personnel, primarily explaining the synchronization of sound and picture, with examples illustrating the practical application of these guidelines. The rest of the book covers the entire process of film and television sound production: from pre-production sound capture using microphones to the final stage—the playback of sound in cinemas or at home. To maintain completeness, some information loosely related to the book's content has also been included. These details are distinguished from the main text in format and printed in a smaller font.