Live Audio

A practical hands on 'in the trenches' guide to mixing and live sound from an author who has a lot of experience in the field.

This book goes through an incredible amount of info for beginning in the show business industry as a Live Mixer. Throughout the guide, the reader can expect to learn learn the basics of acoustics and the way that sound behaves scientifically, how equipment reacts to different environments, how to setup a stage properly, and succeed in a very competitive industry. The book is written based on real experience to get anyone looking to step foot in this industry ahead with knowledge that takes time and dedication to even begin to learn usually. After reading this book the reader will be able to feel confident and know what to expect as an entry level worker in show business, and become the Live Audio Mixer that he About the Expert Michael Napoli (HowExpert writer) has been Live Mixing as an Audio Engineer for over two years in the Hollywood scene. He has worked Musicals, Rock Concerts, Plays and more and it all began in High School through a dedicated technical theatre class where he just picked up on Audio and Live Mixing right away. Over the years as his ears developed and his interest grew he began producing his own music and bands as well. Today he is live mixing gigs every month enjoying every minute of it and he is also producing music. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

A practical hands on 'in the trenches' guide to mixing and live sound from an author who has a lot of experience in the field.

(Power Tools). Ableton Live 9 is a groundbreaking music production and performance application whose uniquely nonlinear and incredibly flexible features set it far apart from all the other digital audio applications. It is equally adept at making beats, remixing, live recording, DJing, live looping, sound design, electronic music, hip-hop, and much more. Unlike other books about Live that simply explain its features like a second manual, this hands-on-centric book contains a series of exercises that walk you through all the features you need to produce professional-sounding music with Ableton Live 9. As a fundamental instructional component to Power Tools for Ableton Live 9, certified Ableton instructor Jake Perrine guides you through the creation of an actual track from start to finish. In addition, you get plenty of practice using Live with the included audio content, video tutorials, exercises, audio samples, and third-party plug-in demos. A substantial appendix section offers discussions of important non-Ableton-specific topics, including digital audio basics, components of a producer's studio, considerations when buying a DAW computer, and more.

Ableton Live 101 and the included online media files will guide you through the fundamentals of music production. Its intuitive interface allows beginners to make music right away, while offering deep functionality to satisfy even the most advanced user.

Digital Sports Journalism gives detailed guidance on a range of digital practices for producing content for smartphones and websites. Each chapter discusses a skill that has become essential for sports journalists today, with student-friendly features throughout to support learning. These include case studies, examples of sports journalism from leading global publications, as well as top tips and practical exercises. The book also presents interviews with leading sport and club journalists with wide-ranging experience at the BBC, Copa90, Wimbledon Tennis, the Guardian and BT Sport, who discuss working with new technologies to cover sports stories and events. Chapters cover: live blogging; making and disseminating short videos; working for a sports club or governing body; finding and transmitting stories on social media; podcasting; longform online journalism. The job of a sports journalist has altered dramatically over the first two decades of the 21st century, with scope to write content across a new variety of digital platforms and mediums. Digital Sports Journalism will help students of journalism and professionals unlock the potential of these new media technologies.

Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production takes the media production process and deconstructs it into its most basic components. Students will learn the basic concepts of media production – frame, sound, light, time, motion, and sequencing – and be able to apply them to any medium they choose, from film and television to fine art and online applications. They will also become well-grounded in the digital work environment and the tools required to produce media in today’s digital environment. This new fourth edition is completely updated and includes a new chapter on the production process and production safety; information on current trends in production, exhibition, and distribution; and much more. New topics include virtual and augmented reality, the use of drones and new practices interactive media. The text is also fully illustrated and includes sidebar discussions of pertinent issues throughout. The companion website has been completely revamped with interactive exercises for each chapter, allowing students to explore the process of media production.