Whether you're looking to create a score, ambient noise, dialog, or a complete soundtrack, you'll need sound for your piece. This nuts-and-bolts guide to sound design for animation will explain the theory and workings behind sound for image and provide an overview of the systems and production path to help you create your soundtrack.
Sound is just as crucial an aspect of your animation as your visuals. Whether you’re looking to create a score, ambient noise, dialog, or a complete soundtrack, you’ll need sound for your piece. This nuts-and-bolts guide to sound design for animation will explain the theory and workings behind sound for image and provide an overview of the systems and production path to help you create your soundtrack. Follow along with the sound design process for animated shorts and learn how to use the tools and techniques of the trade. Enhance your piece and learn how to design sound for animation.
Introduction,
Chapter 1: Foundations of Audio,
Chapter 2: Foundations in
Picture,
Chapter 3: Dialogue (DX),
Chapter 4: Music (MX),
Chapter 5: Sound
Effects (FX),
Chapter 6: Stages of Production,
Chapter 7: Technologies
Supporting Media Production,
Chapter 8: Theory and Practice,
Chapter 9:
Picture Editing,
Chapter 10: Foundations for Sound Editing,
Chapter 11:
Dialogue Editing,
Chapter 12: Music Editing,
Chapter 13: Sound Editing
Workflows,
Chapter 14: The Final Mix,
Chapter 15: Case Studies
Robin Beauchamp is a professor of sound design at the Savannah College of Art and Design. As a founding member of the department, Mr. Beauchamp was instrumental in designing the curriculum for the first Undergraduate Program in Sound Design in the world. There he teaches courses in sound design, music editing and supervision, mixing, and Foley recording. He is expert certified in Pro Tools Postproduction and teaches certification courses. Mr. Beauchamp continues to work as a freelance sound designer and composer for independent animations.
