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Mixing Audio Concepts Practices and Tools

Mixing Audio Concepts Practices and Tools

Mixing Audio: Concepts Practices and Tools is a vital read for anyone wanting to succeed in the field of mixing—covering the entire mixing process from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques. Packed full of photos graphs diagrams and audio samples it teaches the importance of a mixing vision how to craft and evaluate your mix and then take it a step further. Mixing Audio describes the theory the tools and how these are put into practice while creating mixes. The companion website featuring over 2 000 audio samples as well as Multitrack Audio Sessions is a perfect complement to the book. The new edition includes: An extension of the discussion on mastering which now includes the loudness war LUFS targets and DIY mastering Updated figures and illustrations throughout A new section covering console emulation | Mixing Audio Concepts Practices and Tools

GBP 49.99
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Music Technology in Live Performance Tools Techniques and Interaction

Music Technology in Live Performance Tools Techniques and Interaction

Music Technology in Live Performance explores techniques to augment live musical performance and represents a comprehensive guide to best practices in music technology for live performance. This book presents a practical and accessible introduction to the theories of liveness and an array of live performance technologies and techniques. Areas covered include analogue and digital audio live sound the recording studio and electronic music revealing best professional practices and expert tips alongside an exploration of approaches to increasing the exchange of energy in live performance. Music Technology in Live Performance is an ideal introduction for students of music performance music production and music technology and a vital resource for professional musicians producers and technology developers. | Music Technology in Live Performance Tools Techniques and Interaction

GBP 34.99
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Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice

Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice

Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment looks at the evolution of current software and hardware how these tools are used and how to plan for productions dependent on real-time content. From rock concerts to theatre live television broadcast to film production art installations to immersive experiences the book outlines the various applications of real-time video content – the intersection of gaming and performance that is revolutionizing how films are made and how video content is created for screens. Rather than render out a fixed video file new tools allow for interactive video content that responds to audience activity camera position and performer action in real time. Combining software renderers with environmental information video content is generated nearly instantaneously to simulate depth creating a new world of Virtual Production. This book provides an overview of the current software and hardware used to create real-time content while also reviewing the various external technologies the real-time content is dependent upon. Case studies from industry experts appear in each chapter to reinforce the tools described establish industry practice and provide insight on a complex and rapidly growing discipline. Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment prepares students and practitioners for a future working with real-time technologies and informs current entertainment technology professionals how to rethink about their old roles using these new tools. The book includes access to a companion website featuring web-based and video resources that expand on topics covered in the text. Each chapter has a unique page that points to example material video presentations and professional studies on chapter topics. You can visit the companion website at rtv-book. com. | Real-Time Video Content for Virtual Production & Live Entertainment A Learning Roadmap for an Evolving Practice

GBP 34.99
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Major Label Mastering Professional Mastering Process

Major Label Mastering Professional Mastering Process

Major Label Mastering: Professional Mastering Process distills 25 years of mastering experience at Capitol Records into practical understandings and reliable systems. Containing unparalleled insights this book reveals the mastering tricks and techniques used by Evren Göknar at one of the world’s most notable record labels. Beginning with the requisite competencies every Mastering Engineer must develop Major Label Mastering delves into the particulars of the mastering studio as well as fundamental mastering tools. Included among these tools is The Five Step Mastering Process a rigorously tested system that equips the practitioner to successfully and confidently master a project to exacting standards of audio fidelity. Covering all bases the book discusses both macro and micro considerations: from mindset approach and connecting with clients down to detailed guidelines for processing audio advanced methods and audio restoration. Each chapter ends with exercises intended to deepen understanding and skill or to supplement course study. Suitable for all levels this is a unique resource for students artists and recording and Mastering Engineers alike. Major Label Mastering is supplemented by digital resources including audio examples and video tutorials. | Major Label Mastering Professional Mastering Process

GBP 34.99
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Contemporary Dance Lighting The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty

Contemporary Dance Lighting The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty

Contemporary Dance Lighting: The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty dynamically guides students toward aesthetically creatively and skillfully becoming lighting designers for dance in the 21st century. The book is organized in three parts covering everything from the aesthetic considerations of lighting for dance to the tools and technology designers use to create compelling artistry. Part I Beginnings establishes context explaining the structure of the book and illuminating the history of contemporary dance and lighting. Part II The Poetry elaborates on the key artistic and aesthetic elements of contemporary dance lighting: visual narrative; controllable functions and qualities of light; use of space color and time; importance and intricacies of collaboration; and continual effects and evolution of technology. Part III The Nitty-Gritty steers students through the technical knowledge and skills necessary to design lighting including understanding your tools and positioning instruments; creating layered light plots; organizing extensive paperwork; and archiving. The dance Artifice choreographed by Jerry Pearson is sequentially explored throughout the book to convey key concepts. Further Reflections conclude each chapter written by a diverse group of renowned professionals inviting young designers directly into the world of lighting design. This textbook is for use in Lighting Design and Design for Dance Lighting courses at the university level along with professional training programs. | Contemporary Dance Lighting The Poetry and the Nitty-Gritty

GBP 34.99
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Mathematical Music From Antiquity to Music AI

Mathematical Music From Antiquity to Music AI

Mathematical Music offers a concise and easily accessible history of how mathematics was used to create music. The story presented in this short engaging volume ranges from ratios in antiquity to random combinations in the 17th century 20th-century statistics and contemporary artificial intelligence. This book provides a fascinating panorama of the gradual mechanization of thought processes involved in the creation of music. How did Baroque authors envision a composition system based on combinatorics? What was it like to create musical algorithms at the beginning of the 20th century before the computer became a reality? And how does this all explain today’s use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in music? In addition to discussing the history and the present state of mathematical music Braguinski also takes a look at what possibilities the near future of music AI might hold for listeners musicians and the society. Grounded in research findings from musicology and the history of technology and written for the non-specialist general audience this book helps both student and professional readers to make sense of today’s music AI by situating it in a continuous historical context. | Mathematical Music From Antiquity to Music AI

GBP 31.99
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The Game Audio Strategy Guide A Practical Course

The Game Audio Strategy Guide A Practical Course

The Game Audio Strategy Guide is a comprehensive text designed to turn both novices and experienced audio designers into technical game audio pros. Providing both a theoretical foundation and practical insights The Game Audio Strategy Guide offers a thorough look at the tools and methods needed to create industry-quality music and sound design for games. The text is supported by an extensive companion website featuring numerous practical tutorials and exercises which allows the reader to gain hands-on experience creating and implementing audio assets for games. The Game Audio Strategy Guide is the essential manual for anyone interested in creating audio for games inside or outside the classroom. | The Game Audio Strategy Guide A Practical Course

GBP 66.99
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Performing Electronic Music Live

Performing Electronic Music Live

Performing Electronic Music Live lays out conceptual approaches tools and techniques for electronic music performance from DJing DAWs MIDI controllers traditional instruments live sound design hardware setups custom software and hardware to live visuals venue acoustics and live show promotion. Through case studies and contrasting tutorials by successful artists Kirsten Hermes explores the many different ways in which you can create memorable experiences on stage. Featuring interviews with highly accomplished musicians and practitioners readers can also expand on their knowledge with hands-on video tutorials for each chapter via the companion website performingelectronicmusic. live. Performing Electronic Music Live is an essential all-encompassing resource for professionals students of music production courses and researchers in the field of creative-focused performance technology.

GBP 35.99
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The Art of Digital Orchestration

The Art of Digital Orchestration

The Art of Digital Orchestration explores how to replicate traditional orchestration techniques using computer technology with a focus on respecting the music and understanding when using real performers is still the best choice. Using real-world examples including industry-leading software and actual sounds and scores from films VR/AR and games this book takes readers through the entire orchestration process from composition to instruments performance tools MIDI mixing and arranging. It sheds light on the technology and musical instrument foundation required to create realistic orchestrations drawing on decades of experience working with virtual instruments and MIDI. Bringing together the old and new The Art of Digital Orchestration is an excellent resource for anyone using software to write or compose music. The book includes access to online videos featuring orchestration techniques MIDI features and instrument demonstrations.

GBP 42.99
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Practical Audio Electronics

Practical Audio Electronics

Practical Audio Electronics is a comprehensive introduction to basic audio electronics and the fundamentals of sound circuit building providing the reader with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake projects from scratch. Imparting a thorough foundation of theory alongside the practical skills needed to understand build modify and test audio circuits this book equips the reader with the tools to explore the sonic possibilities that emerge when electronics technology is applied innovatively to the making of music. Suitable for all levels of technical proficiency this book encourages a deeper understanding through highlighted sections of advanced material and example projects including circuits to make alter and amplify audio providing a snapshot of the wide range of possibilities of practical audio electronics. An ideal resource for students hobbyists musicians audio professionals and those interested in exploring the possibilities of hardware-based sound and music creation.

GBP 32.99
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Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design Sound Design and Audio Implementation for Interactive and Immersive Media

Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design Sound Design and Audio Implementation for Interactive and Immersive Media

Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design is a comprehensive introduction to the art of sound for games and interactive media using Unity. This accessible guide encompasses both the conceptual challenges of the artform as well as the technical and creative aspects such as sound design spatial audio scripting implementation and mixing. Beginning with basic techniques including linear and interactive sound design before moving on to advanced techniques such as procedural audio Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design is supplemented by a host of digital resources including a library of ready-to-use adaptable scripts. This thorough introduction provides the reader with the skills and tools to combat the potential challenges of game audio independently. Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design is the perfect primer for beginner- to intermediate-level readers with a basic understanding of audio production and Unity who want to learn how to gain a foothold in the exciting world of game and interactive audio. | Principles of Game Audio and Sound Design Sound Design and Audio Implementation for Interactive and Immersive Media

GBP 34.99
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Supporting Staged Intimacy A Practical Guide for Theatre Creatives Managers and Crew

Supporting Staged Intimacy A Practical Guide for Theatre Creatives Managers and Crew

Supporting Staged Intimacy: A Practical Guide for Theatre Creatives Managers and Crew examines the relationship between staged intimacy intimacy direction and those supporting the process during pre-production rehearsal and performance. First this book addresses challenges and trends in staging intimacy helping backstage and offstage theatre artists recognize the problematic approaches and culture that led to the emerging field of intimacy direction. This text will then provide tools and recommended practices for supporting the creation and maintaining of staged intimacy enabling team members to enact contemporary protocols concerning advocacy and agency. Finally this book will educate and empower readers with the necessary skills to prompt change; by providing modern techniques essential workplace protocols and achievable action items this book will transform the way theatre designers managers crew and other creative team members engage with theatrical consent. Supporting Staged Intimacy is written for every pre-professional and professional artist working behind the scenes who wish to better support consensual workplaces physically intimate stories and the individuals telling those stories. | Supporting Staged Intimacy A Practical Guide for Theatre Creatives Managers and Crew

GBP 29.99
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Recording Classical Music

Recording Classical Music

Recording Classical Music presents the fundamental principles of digitally recording and editing acoustic music in ambient spaces focusing on stereo microphone techniques that will help musicians understand how to translate live environments into recorded sound. The book covers theory and the technical aspects of recording from sound source to delivery: the nature of soundwaves and their behavior in rooms microphone types and the techniques of recording in stereo proximity and phase file types tracking and critical listening loudness meters and the post-production processes of EQ control of dynamic range (compressors limiters dynamic EQ de-essers) and reverberation (both digital reflection simulation and convolution) with some discussion of commercially available digital plugins. The final part of the book applies this knowledge to common recording situations showcasing not only strategies for recording soloists and small ensembles along with case studies of several recordings but also studio techniques that can enhance or replace the capture of performances in ambient spaces such as close miking and the addition of artificial reverberation. Recording Classical Music provides the tools necessary for anyone interested in classical music production to track mix and deliver audio recordings themselves or to supervise the work of others.

GBP 35.99
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Multimedia Foundations Core Concepts for Digital Design

Multimedia Foundations Core Concepts for Digital Design

Whether you are working using text graphics photography sound motion or video Multimedia Foundations covers the skills necessary to be an effective modern storyteller. Presented in full color with hundreds of vibrant illustrations this book trains readers in the principles and skills common to all forms of digital media production enabling the creation of successful engaging content no matter what tools are used. Chapters feature useful exercises to cement core concepts and help readers develop planning collaboration design and production skills. This third edition has been fully updated and includes new and revised illustrations updated coverage of digital asset management and media workflows a completely rewritten chapter on coding for web and mobile media and new sections on design thinking inclusive design color theory photography composition interview and B-roll acquisition techniques and editing stages and postproduction workflows. Multimedia Foundations is a comprehensive resource for students in fields such as journalism film production animation and game design web and graphic design and other areas where modern media is produced. A website with Instructor and Student Resources for this book includes a glossary of terms chapter PowerPoints and sample text banks. | Multimedia Foundations Core Concepts for Digital Design

GBP 68.99
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Game Audio Mixing Insights to Improve Your Mixing Performance

Game Audio Mixing Insights to Improve Your Mixing Performance

Game Audio Mixing offers a holistic view of the mixing process for games from philosophical and psychological considerations to the artistic considerations and technical processes behind acoustic rendering interactive mixing mastering and much more. This book includes a comprehensive overview of many game audio mixing techniques processes and workflows with advice from audio directors and sound supervisors. Through a series of accessible insights and interviews the reader is guided through cutting-edge tips and tricks to equip them to improve their own mixing practice. As well as covering how to plan and create a mix that is clear focused and highly interactive this book provides information about typical mixing tools and techniques such as dealing with bus structure frequency spectrum effects dynamic volume 2D and 3D spaces and automations. Key information about how to deal with a large number of sounds and their prioritization in the mix is also included from high-level mixing visions to in-depth designs with sound categorizations at the core. Game Audio Mixing is essential reading for all game audio professionals including those new to the industry as well as experienced professionals working on AAA and indie titles in addition to aspiring professionals and hobbyists. | Game Audio Mixing Insights to Improve Your Mixing Performance

GBP 31.99
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The Art of Voice Acting The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

The Art of Voice Acting The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

Now in its seventh edition The Art of Voice Acting covers all aspects of the craft and business of performing voiceover. Starting with the basics of voice acting every aspect of the craft and business of performing voiceover is explained in detail including how to get started performing techniques setting up a personal recording space voiceover demos the basics of running a voiceover business unions and much much more. This edition is completely updated with all new scripts discussions of the latest trends in voiceover and contributions from some of the voiceover industry’s top performers casting directors and agents. The book provides a wealth of practical information that can be put to work immediately as well as hundreds of references to websites and other useful resources. Anyone interested in acting storytelling any area of voiceover or simply improving verbal communication skills will benefit from this book. Although The Art of Voice Acting is a great learning tool for the beginner it will also serve the experienced performer well as a reminder of performing and business tools that are essential in today’s world of acting and voiceover. Additional content including scripts audio files and unpublished content can be found at www. AOVA. VoiceActing. com. | The Art of Voice Acting The Craft and Business of Performing for Voiceover

GBP 31.99
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Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

This book provides a thorough introduction to and exploration of deep sky astrophotography for the digital photographer. With over 280 images graphs and tables this introductory book uses a progressive and practical style to teach readers how to image the night sky using existing affordable equipment. The book opens with a brief astronomy primer followed by chapters that build progressively to explain the challenges offer solutions and provide invaluable information on equipment choice through image capture calibration and processing in affordable software. The book’s focus ranges from how to image sweeping vistas and star trails using only a camera body lens and tripod to more advanced methods suitable for imaging galaxies clusters nebulae and stars. Other features of the book include: Real-world assignments showing how and when to use certain tools and how to overcome challenges and setbacks Practical construction projects Evaluations of the most recent developments in affordable hardware and software Exploration on how sensor performance and light pollution relate to image quality and exposure planning Ground-breaking practical chapters on lucky imaging and choosing and using the latest CMOS cameras Written in an accessible easy to follow format this comprehensive guide equips readers with all the necessary skills to progress from photographer to astrophotographer. | Capturing the Universe A Photographer’s Guide to Deep-Sky Imaging

GBP 38.99
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Drum Sound and Drum Tuning Bridging Science and Creativity

Drum Sound and Drum Tuning Bridging Science and Creativity

Drum Sound and Drum Tuning assists drummers sound engineers and music students in learning critical skills related to drum sound and achieving an optimised and personalised drum kit set-up. The book covers the essential theories of percussion acoustics and develops this knowledge in order to facilitate creative approaches to drum tuning and professional-level recording and mixing of drums. All aspects of drumhead vibration drumhead equalisation and resonant drumhead coupling are de-mystified alongside discussions relating to drumhead types drum shell vibration and tuning to musical intervals for different performance genres. The book develops drum sound theory and creative analysis into a detailed dissection of recording and production techniques specifically for drums including discussions on studio technologies room acoustics microphone techniques phase coherence and mixing drums with advanced digital audio workstation (DAW) techniques and creative processing tools. Drum Sound and Drum Tuning includes many practical hands-on exercises that incorporate example tutorials with Logic Pro and iDrumTune Pro software encouraging the reader to put theory into immediate creative practice and to develop their own listening skills in an informed and reflective manner. The book also documents primary interviews and opinion from some of the world’s most celebrated drummers music producers and sound engineers enabling the reader to connect the relevant theories with real-world context whilst refining their own personalised approach to mastering drum sound. | Drum Sound and Drum Tuning Bridging Science and Creativity

GBP 31.99
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