CHAPTER
6 Audio/Sound
• What are the aesthetics of sound?
• What types of mics are available?
• How are mics selected and placed?
• How is sound measured and controlled?
• What does sound perspective mean?
• How are sound signals connected?
Introduction
This chapter explores the audio production techniques and equipment used to record and control high-quality sound and sound perspectives. Quality audio is extremely important in media production. Poor-quality sounds can destroy the impact of high-quality visuals. High-quality sounds not only enhance accompanying visuals, but they can directly affect emotions and develop additional creative dimensions and responses.
Some directors feel that sounds and visual images should be almost ...
Get Introduction to Media Production, 4th Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
