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The Sound Effects Bible is a complete guide to recording and editing sound effects. The book covers topics such as microphone selection, field recorders, the ABCs of digital audio, understanding Digital Audio Workstations, building your own Foley stage, designing your own editing studio, and more.

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  • Paperback: 326 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932907483
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932907483
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #102,646 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A great hand book to keep nearby, January 9, 2009
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Review by: Sable Jak

This is not a book to simply glance through and then put on your shelf and pull out now and then. If you're involved in sound at all, I doubt you could do that. This is a book to carry with you in the field, have next to your computer, in your editing suite and taped to your cereal box so you can read it while you have breakfast.

There is so much information in this thing I don't even know where to begin, so I'll tell you a little set-up information first:

I recorded my own audio drama serial last year (2008) and I wish I'd had this before I started. It sure would have helped stop a lot of stumbling and fumbling around. At the same time, it's more than a little nice now and then to find a piece of information in it that lets me know I did something right... on occasion.

Viers knows his business. He's worked in film, radio, television and video games for years. According to his bio he's one of the world's largest independent providers of sound effects, with over 150,000 sounds and 150 sound libraries. He's also created sound libraries for large companies.

He's taken all that experience and crammed it into 326 fully-loaded pages. He starts out by explaining what sound effects are, from natural to manufactured to designed. Why start with such a basic? Because he's all about understanding what you're doing. So, if the chapter on the science of sound may seem like it's reiterating an old science class, remember; who among us can't benefit from a refresher course?

Not being mechanically/technically inclined I appreciated his information on microphones and their accessories, and even how to put together a portable recording package. In addition to helping you build your own Foley stage (complete with pictures, yippee) he covers studio equipment, recording in the field, recording Foley and working with a database. There's so much information it's hard to absorb it all. I'd like to say it's best taken in small increments, and for someone who works best by doing, it is, but at the same time, there's so much here you want to keep reading in case the next page contains something vital to your current project. However, keep in mind the book is laid out so you can quick reference specific needs without having to wade through unrelated information.

I have to say, some of the hard core technical information is a little hard for me to understand, even though it's written very clearly. But the more I read, the more I work on projects and the more I use this book, the more I will, and do, understand. I say this because to me it seems that Viers knows that having a good reference guide at hand is always a help, no matter how much you do or don't know.

In short, I highly recommend this book.

Sable Jak
Author: Writing the Fantasy Film
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for newbies, October 30, 2008
I know almost nothing about actually creating or recording sound effects... but after reading The Sound Effect Bible, I felt like I could grab a mic and do it. (Which is total self-delusion, but still-- I FELT like I did.) This is a terrific book for anyone about to produce their own film or go to work in a post department... a comprehensive, easy-to-read, accessible reference guide.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Guidebook for Sound Designers, September 24, 2008
The Sound Effects bible is the perfect resource for sound designers to learn the techniques of the pros. It's an easy and enjoyable read. A++++! Highest accolades to Ric Viers for putting this book together. A must have for professionals and amateurs alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Useful, entertaining and comprehensive bible of sound
I once watched Ric Viers captivate an entire room with his stories about sound, sound editing, and sound effects. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tony Levelle

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn to hear, record, and edit sound into your film
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The author knows his stuff. More of a concept book - how to look at sound...not how to create a specific sound that's been done before. Enjoyable read. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great book in to how sound effects really happen
I really loved this book. It was great to see specifics on how sound effects were made and I can't wait to try out some of the approaches.
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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent resource!
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i orderd this book hoping it was the "bible" on the subject of "sound effects"...it is a verry fact filled book....it just didnt tell me what i wanted/need to know... Read more
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I'm in film school so I have to read a lot of books on the video and audio industry, but most of the time I skim through them searching for the most important parts. Read more
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