A filmmaker’s guide to sound design

Matthew Polis is a sound designer, studio owner, and educator. His combined story-driven approach to sound design and technical mastery in the mix room have earned him respect amongst his peers in the world of film & TV. While in New York, Matthew spent six years as an adjunct professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, during which he created post audio curriculum for the production classes. It is from these lectures that the concept for this book was born. Peter Rea is an Associate Professor at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, Institute of Film & Television. He has extensive experience developing feature film, television, and theatrical projects. He is the co-author of Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video for Focal Press that is currently in its fifth edition and has been translated into six languages. Peter has taught courses in beginning, intermediate and advanced film & TV production, screenwriting, producing, and critical studies.

1. Introduction 2. Starting to Speak the Language: Breaking Down a Scene Sound-by-Sound 3. Crewing Up: People, Workflow and the Director's Place 4. Cinematic Intent 5. Perception and Belief 6. Sound Before You Get to The Studio 7. Further Exploration of Film Sound 8. The Final Mix