Some of the great recent documentaries— Citizenfour, Cartel Land, The Overnighters, Darwin's Nightmare, My Country, My Country—were shot with little
Sound
I'm fascinated by sound and how it can transform a documentary program. The creative sound concepts that excite me most are usually the more specific
Last issue, I discussed sound design and what you will need to know when considering this important element of the post-production process. Part and
Scoring Your Film - Licensing and Composing
Acquiring Sound - Production Essentials for Good Audio
In 2013, Dolby Labs launched the Dolby Institute, an educational initiative devoted to the use of technology—specifically, sound—as a creative tool
Front row: sound supervisor/mixer James LeBrecht. second row, left to right: filmmaker Alex Rotaru; editor Pedro Kos; Ken Jacobson, IDA's director of
James Lebrecht. Photo: B. Doug Jensen Whether you are a seasoned documentary filmmaker or in the throes of your first film, your project can rise or
I recently completed the score for a wonderful film of which I was proud to be part. The filmmakers and I collaborated for months, working each cue