Description
Book SynopsisThis book tells the story of the arrival of Dolby onto the film scene in the early 70s, and its profound impact on Hollywood filmmakers and audiences worldwide. -- .
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
List of Illustrations
Part 1: Film sound in the Dolby era
Introduction: Sound matters
1. The Dolby phenomenon
2. Interview with the creators of Dolby: Ray Dolby
3. Critical receptions of sound
4. Interview with the creators of Dolby: Ioan Allen
Part 2: Listening to movies
Introduction: Bridging the gap
1. Interviews with the makers of sound: Bruce Stambler
2. Tackling sound: Suggestions for sound analysis
3. Interviews with the makers of sound: Gary Rydstrom
4. The politics of sound
Appendix
The look of Dolby
Academy-curve and X-curve comparison
Bibliography
Index
