The Introduction to Sound

What is sound you ask?

The History of sound.

• The use of sound to evoke emotion, reflect mood and indicate actions in plays.

• This all began in the prehistoric times. • Plays were performed in medieval times in a form

which used music and sound effects to enhance performances.

• Before recording technology and playback systems the music was created live by instrumentalists, and sound effects by mechanical machines.

• Cues are written in the script for music and sound effects to be played at the appropriate time.

Examples of sound machines.

• Italian composer Luigi Russolo built mechanical sound-making devices, called intonarumori, for theatrical and music performances starting around 1913.

• This device was meant to simulate natural and man-made sounds, such as trains and bombs

the progression of sound

• As sound and recording technology have progressed, so too has the ability of the Sound Design, to create and control multi-part layered textures, music and effects played back within the performance space.

• Theatre sound systems range from small and simple to some of the most complex sound systems in use across any industry.

• So what happened between instruments and technology? You will see in my example.

•Example:

•An average West End musical production may easily have over a hundred microphones and over a hundred speakers, often all being used and controlled at the same time with only one or two people controlling it.

key skills needed • Excellent aural skills

• Creativity and imagination

• Ability to work theoretically

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure to tight, changing deadlines

• Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures

Education/Job Requirements

• There are no specific educational requirements for this career

• Take courses in sound mixing, sound editing and recording techniques and, learn about Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), as well as how to use Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro and other industry-related software.

Ben Burtt born July 12, 1948

• He is most notable for creating many of the sound effects heard in the Star Wars films, including the "voice" of R2-D2, the lightsaber hum, the sound of the blaster guns, and the heavy-breathing sound of Darth Vader.

Im sorry he doesn't have a Tony :(

You will never guess who this is.

Ben Burtts Influence on sound design.

• Burtt pioneered modern sound design especially in the science-fiction- and fantasy-film genres

Gareth FryGareth Frysound sound

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• An award winning sound designer best known for creating work for leading UK theatre directors.

• In 2011 he was voted chair of the newly formed Association of Sound Designers.

• He won the 2009 Olivier Award for his work on National Theatre of Scotland's "Black Watch"

• In 2012 he was asked by Danny Boyle to design the sound effects for the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Gareth FryGareth Fry impact on sound design

• Specialise in running workshops primarily for Directors, Writers & Performers. They focus on the use of sound and music as a means of creative story-telling, using practical exercises to explore low-fi ways of making sounds to create emotion and space.

Theatre Sound Design

Indian Sound Design

• Indian filmmakers have paid close attention to the sound design of their films to combine the values of art with realism in order to work out a smooth harmony between sound and other elements of film.

• The Indian and American Sound culture are very much alike and same with others as well. Its hard to find a difference between them.

Reference page I. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_design

II. http://www.associationofsounddesigners.com/whatis

III.http://education-portal.com/articles/Sound_Designer_Education_Requirements_and_Career_Info.html

IV.http://www.creativeskillset.org/film/jobs/post_production_sound/article_4771_1.asp

Reference page

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Burtt

• http://filmsound.org/india/

• http://www.garethfry.com/Gareth_Fry/News.html