Make your film or video project sound as good as it looks with this complete training course by audio guru Jay Rose. You get hundreds of professional, real-world techniques that you can employ from preproduction through the final mix. This is a solution-oriented guide with FAQs, how-tos, tips, and time savers. You'll get a primer on how sound and digital audio work as well as technical setups, guidelines, and real solutions for:* budgeting, scheduling, and preproduction planning* microphones and room acoustics* recording dialog, voice-overs, ADR, and effects* postproduction hardware* levels and digitizing* working with music and sound effects* producing the final mixNew to this edition:* information on the latest cameras and field recorders* choices between single- and double-system, and digital workflows* the differences between traditional video soundtracks and dialog-driven storytelling.* Having trouble with the sound on your video project? Find the solution in this best-selling guide.* Includes time-tested guidelines and recommendations that work no matter what hardware or software package you use* The audio CD includes diagnostics, demos, and tutorial tracks to hone your skills.