These are the sorts of things Dennis Paul asked himself, before he built An Instrument for the Sonification of Everyday Things. The machine itself is basically a large spit, rotating any object ...

Editor’s note: As retail interfaces and systems continue to evolve, the way we design retail experiences to user needs and behaviors is also transforming. In the new series “Stimulating Retail,” join ...

The wind howls. Tree branches creak. The life of the forest breathes into you. You're immersed in an epic soundscape. The environment feels so real you could touch it, even though you know it’s an ...

1. Introduction : Games are not films! But- -- 2. Push start button: the rise of video games : Invaders in our homes: the birth of home consoles ; "Well it needs sound": the birth of personal ...

This book walks through the process of creating a show, from first contact to press night, with examples from high-profile productions. Topics include analyzing a script to develop ideas; discussing ...

Without sound design, film would be a bland medium. A character would walk into a room, and you wouldn’t hear footsteps. Crickets wouldn’t chirp on a summer night. The patter of rain in a forest would ...