Nonfiction Sound and Story for Film and Video

"""Stop, listen, and learn! Nonfiction Sound and Story is the definitive resource on how to craft sound for your film with a focus on storytelling. It covers everything you need to know from field recording to sound design, mix and more. This book is a must-buy for all filmmakers, new and experienced."" —Maggie Burnette Stogner, Executive Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking, American University ""Without good sound, people will stop watching. Linking sound to story is top of my list when I’m writing, shooting and in post-production. In Nonfiction Sound and Story, DeLouise and Ottenritter have shared what you need to do in order to keep the audience in their seats."" —Gabrielle Kelly, Global Filmmaker / Educator, AFI Screenwriting Faculty ""Though sound design, music, and dialogue comprise half of any film, artists too often leave sound for last in their creative process, their location choices, and in their budgets. Nonfiction Sound and Story uniquely addresses sound and its importance from the seasoned perspectives of Sound Designer / Sound Re-Recording Mixer Cheryl Ottenritter and Producer/Director Amy DeLouise. Through their significant and ‘sound’ experience, DeLouise and Ottenritter have crafted a guide to production and post-production sound for documentary, narrative and commercial work that considers real solutions and presents clear ways to understand sound recording and mixing, from the conceptual to the technical."" —Giovanna Chesler, Associate Professor & Program Director of Film and Video Studies, George Mason University; Director/Producer, G6 Pictures ""Gifted storyteller Amy DeLouise and leading sound designer Cheryl Ottenritter have teamed up to make a compelling case—with real-world tips and a clear step-by-step process—for harnessing the emotional power of audio in nonfiction films. This book is a must-read for all looking to make an impact with their film and video storytelling across the industry."" —Beth Mendelson, Documentary Executive Producer ""This book is a must-read for any nonfiction filmmaker. Sound is incredibly important for a successful film. This book teaches how to really think about sound as a creative tool—from pre-production to final mix. Planning for sound not only makes for a better film but also saves you time and money."" —Korey Pereira, M.P.S.E., Lecturer, The University of Texas at Austin"