Sound Advice: Recording Sound Effects
The spacecraft has crashed into a swamp and as Luke and his droid inspect their new environment, a landscape of sounds surrounds them. Strange noises come from everywhere. Unseen creatures from above and below the water each leave their sonic fingerprints on the scene. Unless you've been living in a cave for the past 25 years or so, you've seen and heard this scene from The Empire Strikes Back. Watching the movie, it's easy to believe it's all real, even though the swamp was manufactured on a soundstage and the environmental sounds were gathered from around the globe. The sound effects sell the scene and connect the viewer to the action. And you don't need a Star Wars budget to spice up your productions with sound effects. All you need is a little effort, creativity and some patience. Let's get st…
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