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The Sound of Theatre: A History from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern Digital Age

David Collison

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Description:Using 186 photographs and illustrations, The Sound of Theatre traces the development of theatre sound in the Western world from the Ancient Greeks creating thunder with stones in large copper jars to the modern age of digital technology. The great theatrical spectacles of the 18th and 19th centuries relied heavily upon the creation of realistic storms and battles and many of the early sound effects machines are described and depicted in this book.A chronology of key inventions leads from the discovery of electricity to the development of the telegraph, the telephone and the first recording devices, and charts how Hollywood's massive investment in recording and playback equipment for the Talkies led to the burgeoning of amplified sound in the theatre.There is a detailed account of how theatre sound effects in the 20th century progressed from 78 r.p.m. discs, tape machines, CDs and minidiscs to digital samplers and computers. The book also traces the history of voice amplification for the actor leading to the creation of the theatre sound designer.With personal anecdotes and recollections, including many contributions from British and American theatre sound practitioners, David Collison provides a vivid picture of what it was like to be involved in such a rapidly changing world.David Collison’s book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the development of sound effects from Greek times through to the basics of the technology we have today. It's been thoroughly researched and is very detailed - particularly where it charts the rapid progress of electronic audio systems in the last century. JAMES EADE - LIGHTING & SOUND INTERNATIONAL It is the most comprehensive book on this subject yet produced, and is likely to remain a standard reference for years to come. THE STAGE & TELEVISION TODAY Visit www.soundoftheatre.com for more informationWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sound of Theatre: A History from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern Digital Age. To get started finding The Sound of Theatre: A History from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern Digital Age, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Using 186 photographs and illustrations, The Sound of Theatre traces the development of theatre sound in the Western world from the Ancient Greeks creating thunder with stones in large copper jars to the modern age of digital technology. The great theatrical spectacles of the 18th and 19th centuries relied heavily upon the creation of realistic storms and battles and many of the early sound effects machines are described and depicted in this book.A chronology of key inventions leads from the discovery of electricity to the development of the telegraph, the telephone and the first recording devices, and charts how Hollywood's massive investment in recording and playback equipment for the Talkies led to the burgeoning of amplified sound in the theatre.There is a detailed account of how theatre sound effects in the 20th century progressed from 78 r.p.m. discs, tape machines, CDs and minidiscs to digital samplers and computers. The book also traces the history of voice amplification for the actor leading to the creation of the theatre sound designer.With personal anecdotes and recollections, including many contributions from British and American theatre sound practitioners, David Collison provides a vivid picture of what it was like to be involved in such a rapidly changing world.David Collison’s book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the development of sound effects from Greek times through to the basics of the technology we have today. It's been thoroughly researched and is very detailed - particularly where it charts the rapid progress of electronic audio systems in the last century. JAMES EADE - LIGHTING & SOUND INTERNATIONAL It is the most comprehensive book on this subject yet produced, and is likely to remain a standard reference for years to come. THE STAGE & TELEVISION TODAY Visit www.soundoftheatre.com for more informationWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Sound of Theatre: A History from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern Digital Age. To get started finding The Sound of Theatre: A History from the Ancient Greeks to the Modern Digital Age, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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