Sound for Moving Pictures

<p><em>Sound for Moving Pictures</em> presents a new and original sound design theory called the Four Sound Areas framework, offering a conceptual template for constructing, deconstructing and communicating all types of motion picture soundtracks; and a way for academics and practitioners to better understand and utilize the deeper, emotive capabilities available to all filmmakers through the thoughtful use of sound design.</p><p>The Four Sound Areas framework presents a novel approach to sound design that enables the reader to more fully appreciate audience emotions and audience engagement, and provides a flexible, practical model that will allow professionals to more easily create and communicate soundtracks with greater emotional significance and meaning.</p><p>Of obvious benefit to sound specialists, as well as motion picture professionals such as film producers, directors and picture editors, <i>Sound for Moving Pictures</i> also provides valuable insight for others interested in the subject; such as those involved with teaching soundtrack analysis, or those researching the wider topics of film studies and screen writing.</p><p>Supplementary materials can be found on the companion website: www.soundformovingpictures.com</p> <p>1 Introduction</p><p>PART 1 Constructing the soundtrack </p><p>2 Emotion in sound design </p><p>3 Validating a new approach </p><p>PART 2 Deconstructing the soundtrack </p><p>4 The Four Sound Areas </p><p>5 Applying the Four Sound Areas </p><p>6 Reflections on practice </p><p>PART 3 Communicating the soundtrack </p><p>7 Adding to the lexicon </p><p>8 Closing thoughts</p><p>9 Appendices </p><p>10 Credits </p><p>Glossary </p><p>References </p><p>Index</p>