本书作者瓦内萨·阿蒙特是一位杰出的拟音师，有着超过25年的影视业从业经验，她还精通自动对白替换(ADR)和声音剪辑技术。除此之外，瓦内萨还是一位技巧娴熟的歌手兼词曲创作人，她曾创立自己的音效公司，并从20世纪80年代起发行简报——《电影声音通迅》(Movie Sound Newsletter)。近年来，她还在各大艺术院校和综合大学教授声音课程，并时常在电影学校、电影节、电视台以及电台开展相关讲座。

Create custom sound effects that are the mainstay of soundtracks for films, broadcast, animation and games. Learn how Foley is designed, crafted and edited for any project- right down to the nuts and bolts of spotting, cueing, and performing sounds. An array of techniques is illustrated with artists presenting their own methods for selecting and handling props, "walking" various characters, and other tricks of the trade. Various renowned artists, editors and mixers contribute stories and perspectives on what is necessary for a film or media project, and how technology has changed the craft over the years. The Foley stage is discussed in detail, with illustrations to assist you in designing your own stage, whatever the size. The companion DVD includes video demonstrations of Foley Artists at work, along with illustrated techniques for the novice.

Key Benefits:

* A concise, creative guide to the art and technique for producing Foley sound for films, video, animation and games.

* Alternative Foley stage designs are illustrated and interviews of renowned artists shed light on essentials.

* Companion DVD video demonstrates a variety of techniques that Foley artists use to perform cues.