Chapter 8 Recording Sound

DOI: 10.4324/9780240814667-8

Sound of Gun Fire. Although you probably can imagine the sound of the guns firing at this traditional wine festival in the village of Montfort, France, the impact would be much stronger if you could hear the actual blasts.

(Photo by Ken Kobré)

When it comes to video and multimedia, sound is king. You’re reading this statement written by a visual guy who started out as a professional photojournalist and who wrote the book on becoming a photojournalist.

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