Masterclass #3: The “Magic” of Sound w/Stuart Stanley

Stuart was a post-production sound editor at Warner Brothers for 42 years. His credits include “Apollo 13,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “The Good Shepherd,” “Reds,” “Blue Bloods” and many more. He now enjoys retirement in Easton, PA.

From Stuart: "I want to discuss and share the experiences and solutions that have crossed our paths, whether they were successful or unsuccessful. I want us to share and discover the “Aural World of Sound” and how to enhance the clarity of your Dialogue and Production Tracks… How to identify and fix technical and intelligibility issues in your Production Tracks using ADR (“Looping”)... How to choose and find Sound Effects (SFX) that compliment both your captured images and support your Dialogue / Production Tracks… How to address the needs of Foley to augment and add realism to your show, as well as discuss the necessity for a fully filled Music and Effects Mix (M&E)... I want to discuss “Music” and how it affects the “emotional color” that “moves” an audience. I want us to share our opinions on the “Timing” of musical cues, when to start and end a cue. I want you to share how you choose music and why you chose a particular piece. Wow! That sounds (pun intended) like a tall order for an hour and a half, but with your help and enthusiasm I know we can do it. We are blessed with a common bond. We communicate via image and sound".

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