By Andrew Liszewski
When it comes to Star Wars it’s usually the visual effects that get all the attention, but the films’ sound design and foley work are just as impressive. So it’s cool to see a new book from becker&mayer that specifically takes a look at the sounds created for the ‘science fiction’ saga.
The Sounds of Star Wars illuminates the audio universe of Star Wars by exploring the vision for an “organic” sound that George Lucas and sound designer Ben Burtt brought to the movies’ sound effects, as well as how these distinctive sound effects were achieved. The book features a state-of-the-art audio module that will easily allow readers to hear the sounds while learning the stories behind those sounds. Lavishly illustrated pages will include clear markers directing readers to listen to specific tracks as they view and read about the scenes.
There’s no release date or pricing info available just yet, but the 304 page book does include an embedded audio module loaded with more than 200 sounds from the films.
[ Star Wars: Sounds – The Stories Behind The Effects ] VIA [ TheForce.net ]
According to beckermayer.com it'll cost $60.
“The Stories Behind the Affects”?
Hell, I want the stories ahead of the affects. HmmM, what about those? Now those are the stories of legend.
Does it answer the question of ” Do laser cats really go pew-pew? “
Does it answer the question of ” Do laser cats really go pew-pew? “