Sonnenschein, David.

Sound design : the expressive power of music, voice, and sound effects in cinema / by David Sonnenschein. - xxii, 243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-231) and index.

The clash of light sabers in the electrifying duels of Star Wars. The chilling bass line signifying the lurking menace of the shark in Jaws. The otherworldly yet familiar pleas to "go home" in the enchanting E.T. These are examples of the many different ways in which sound can contribute to the overall dramatic impact of a film.


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Sound motion pictures.
Sound--Recording and reproducing.
Motion pictures--Sound effects.

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