Gareth Fry

IMMERSIVE SPATIAL SOUND offers clear, practical advice on how to master the tools and techniques for creating 3D sound in your live and recorded work. Written for sound designers and audio professionals in all industries, this guide demystifies the concepts behind spatial audio, from binaural and ambisonics to Dolby Atmos and object-based sound. Real-world case studies highlight the challenges, technologies and creative strategies used by leading practitioners. Packed with expert tips, troubleshooting insights and industry-tested workflows, Immersive Spatial Sound is the go-to reference for bringing depth, direction and drama to every sound you create.

Sound Design for the Stage is a practical guide to designing, creating and developing the sound for a live performance. Based on the author's extensive industry experience, it takes the reader through the process of creating a show, from first contact to press night, with numerous examples from high-profile productions. Written in a detailed but accessible approach, this comprehensive book offers key insights into a fast-moving industry. Topics covered include: how to analyze a script to develop ideas and concepts; how to discuss your work with a director; telling the emotional story; working with recorded and live music; how to record, create, process and abstract sound; designing for devised work; key aspects of acoustics and vocal intelligibility; the politics of radio mics and vocal foldback; how to design a sound system and, finally, what to do when things go wrong. With helpful advice on finding work and negotiating contracts, this guide will be especially useful for emergent sound designers and directors, focusing on the creative and collaborative process between sound designer, director, performer and writer.