Be a Sound Designer: Creating a Mood (Moviemakers' Film Club)

Every spooky movie needs some creepy sounds. The sound designer is responsible for creating the mood that makes us want to hide under our seats. Besides recording sound effects, sound designers also capture actors' dialogue, decide what music will play in scenes and when, and work with composers. This fascinating volume will make readers appreciate what they hear in movies as well as how sounds can match perfectly to a film's visual elements. They'll discover tips and tricks of real-life sound designers and even learn about the physics of sound, a perfect accompaniment to the science classroom.