--- product_id: 3843726 title: "Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema" price: "1455077β‚«" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3843726-sound-design-the-expressive-power-of-music-voice-and-sound store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Deep dive into sound perception Insights from Hollywood legends Mind-expanding 'Try This' experiments Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema **Price:** 1455077β‚« **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Elevate your film’s soul with sound that speaks louder than visuals! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema - **How much does it cost?** 1455077β‚« with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3843726-sound-design-the-expressive-power-of-music-voice-and-sound) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Learn from Industry Icons:** Exclusive insights from Ben Burtt & Gary Rydstrom elevate your sound IQ. - β€’ **Boost Creative Sound Design:** 'Try This' sidebars spark innovative approaches to audio in film. - β€’ **Master the Art of Sonic Storytelling:** Unlock how music, voice, and effects shape cinematic emotion. - β€’ **Keep It Handy for Instant Sonic Inspiration:** Your go-to reference when stuck or craving fresh ideas. - β€’ **Theoretical Depth Meets Practical Inspiration:** A perfect blend for managers seeking strategic creative edge. ## Overview Sound Design by David Sonnenschein is a highly rated, theory-rich guide exploring how music, voice, and sound effects influence cinematic storytelling. Featuring expert insights and creative experiments, this book is a must-have reference for professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of sound’s emotional power in film. ## Description Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema [Sonnenschein, David] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema Review: Sonic Brain Food - Taking sound design beyond basically filling in appropriate sound effects takes a lot of thought and labor. David Sonnenschien's simply named "Sound Design" is a treasure trove of ideas for crafting better sound for cinematic storytelling. This is definitely more of a theoretical book rather than a practical one. You won't learn much about how to record sounds or specifically craft a soundtrack. Instead you'll get scores of information on how our brains interpret voice, music and other types of sound and how to use that to create better sound design. The book is filled with "try this" sidebars made up of little experiments that are designed to open your mind and give you ideas on how to approach sound in film. I can't say I've really tried them, but they've given me a lot to think about. There are also plenty of accounts from legendary sound designers such as Ben Burtt & Gary Rydstrom on how they used concepts like the ones in this book in countless Hollywood blockbusters. Towards the end the book gets a little more practical, with ideas on how to augment sound effects to create more emotional impact. This is a great book to keep handy whenever you're stuck for ideas. Just give it flip through when you're in need of a little sonic inspiration. Review: The best book about Film sound and sound. - If you don't know which book you should read about film sound, then I tell you to read and study this one. This covers all grounds of sound. It is technical where it needs to be, but not overly. Not only tells you how things work, but inspire, encourage and makes you think inside the aural world. I highly recommend to highlight and try the "Try this" parts as they can help elevate your sound consciousness to high levels. This book is full of information so read it more than once, and keep it as a reference. There are technical things which are beyond the scope of this book. But even for these things the author mark very good references! Inspiring, thorough, enlightening and persuasive. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #483,814 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #287 in Video Direction & Production (Books) #458 in Movie Direction & Production #7,708 in Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 330 Reviews | ## Images ![Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715iUSotrNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sonic Brain Food *by A***R on May 25, 2009* Taking sound design beyond basically filling in appropriate sound effects takes a lot of thought and labor. David Sonnenschien's simply named "Sound Design" is a treasure trove of ideas for crafting better sound for cinematic storytelling. This is definitely more of a theoretical book rather than a practical one. You won't learn much about how to record sounds or specifically craft a soundtrack. Instead you'll get scores of information on how our brains interpret voice, music and other types of sound and how to use that to create better sound design. The book is filled with "try this" sidebars made up of little experiments that are designed to open your mind and give you ideas on how to approach sound in film. I can't say I've really tried them, but they've given me a lot to think about. There are also plenty of accounts from legendary sound designers such as Ben Burtt & Gary Rydstrom on how they used concepts like the ones in this book in countless Hollywood blockbusters. Towards the end the book gets a little more practical, with ideas on how to augment sound effects to create more emotional impact. This is a great book to keep handy whenever you're stuck for ideas. Just give it flip through when you're in need of a little sonic inspiration. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best book about Film sound and sound. *by T***N on June 27, 2012* If you don't know which book you should read about film sound, then I tell you to read and study this one. This covers all grounds of sound. It is technical where it needs to be, but not overly. Not only tells you how things work, but inspire, encourage and makes you think inside the aural world. I highly recommend to highlight and try the "Try this" parts as they can help elevate your sound consciousness to high levels. This book is full of information so read it more than once, and keep it as a reference. There are technical things which are beyond the scope of this book. But even for these things the author mark very good references! Inspiring, thorough, enlightening and persuasive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart and Brain in your decision-making processes! *by P***O on February 23, 2012* I read this book after a few years of working as a sound editor and, I have to say, it really changed my perspective, giving me the opportunity to better define the structure of my decision-making processes. Considering both the technical and the creative aspects, the author defines some revolutionary methods that can help storytelling like Visual Maps, an extraordinary tool that gives you the opportunity to easily analyze the story, characters and mood of the sequence, in order to make the best choices for your sound editing and design. This is more than a technical book, actually one of the rare cases where the emotional aspect is even more considered, where theories are well defined and motivated, demonstrating how the relationship between the sound, voice, music and the audience can be as powerful as you decide. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema - The Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects - Dialogue Editing for Motion Pictures --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3843726-sound-design-the-expressive-power-of-music-voice-and-sound](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/3843726-sound-design-the-expressive-power-of-music-voice-and-sound) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*