Sound Design for Film offers an in-depth study of one of cinema’s most powerful storytelling tools, exploring the creative landscape and proposing a variety of contemporary approaches to audio design. Opening up a hidden world of narrative techniques, experienced designer Tim Harrison provides key insights into how sound works on audiences to guide them through stories.

Topics covered include the creative process from script to delivery, visualizing your design ideas, developing characters and settings, using motif and metaphor, recording foley and sound effects, editing and manipulating audio, and the final mix.

Serving as a tool for creative reflection and development, this unique book offers invaluable approaches for enhancing your storytelling skills, wherever you are on your filmmaking journey.