本書作者瓦內薩·阿濛特是一位傑齣的擬音師，有著超過25年的影視業從業經驗，她還精通自動對白替換(ADR)和聲音剪輯技術。除此之外，瓦內薩還是一位技巧嫻熟的歌手兼詞麯創作人，她曾創立自己的音效公司，並從20世紀80年代起發行簡報——《電影聲音通迅》(Movie Sound Newsletter)。近年來，她還在各大藝術院校和綜閤大學教授聲音課程，並時常在電影學校、電影節、電視颱以及電颱開展相關講座。

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.