Basics of Video Sound, Second Edition [Paperback]

Des Lyver (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240515617 | ISBN-13: 978-0240515618 | Publication Date: July 1, 1999 | Edition: 2

Now fully updated to reflect the latest advances, the second edition of Basics of Video Sound is a primer for anyone wishing to learn about recording sound. It describes the principles and processes involved in obtaining professional results in educational, training and corporate environments.

Assuming little prior knowledge, this book covers everything from how to choose a microphone and obtain the best quality recordings, to editing the results for the final screening. It features:
· the latest advances in the use of disc and minidisc systems, computer based editing in audio post production
· coverage of studio and location work
· descriptions of the role of each crew member
· full explanations of technical terms
· health and safety precautions
· practical advice on the equipment available and how to use it

Basics of Video Sound aims to provide the reader with a rapid understanding of what is actually a complex process, without getting too bogged down in technical terms. It is equipment non-specific and references to technical matters are only included where necessary to understanding, for example a short explanation of the electricity and physics that is needed in order to become a good sound recordist.


A basic introduction for anyone approaching the subject for the first time.
All technical terms are explained in full.
Offers practical advice on health and safety precautions as well as equipment and its use

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Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (July 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240515617
• ISBN-13: 978-0240515618
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #990,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for analogue basics, but..., April 4, 1999

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Dr. Gege GATT - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basics of Video Sound (Paperback)

This book is geared towards the absolute beginner. It illustrates well the basics of analogue audio both for video and live production. However, although being a good 'hands on' book for the beginner, it does not treat any of the more important technical concepts in professional broadcast. Apart from the above, the book fails to deal with digital audio in video-production and so misses on an important milestone in the modern audio field.

1.0 out of 5 stars Overly Simplistic and Out of Date, August 6, 2008

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This review is from: Basics of Video Sound, Second Edition (Paperback)

Extremely simplistic and brief (139 pp), it dwells on the obvious such as 'what is sound,' or 'what is a microphone'. This book was originally written when sound capture and playback were analog tape-based, with minor edits to give passing mention to digital recording. There are 8 pages of simplistic block diagrams (a full page each) on how to plug sound sources and outputs into an analog mixer, but not a word on post-production software. I am new to sync sound production, but even so I learned exactly nothing from this book that I could not have guessed at from first principles.