The Sound Effects Bible
by Ric Viers · Michael Wiese Productions
Field and studio guide to recording, editing and designing sound effects, written by a veteran sound effects recordist. Covers microphones, recorders, field technique, Foley and library organization, so readers can capture clean, usable effects for film, games and video.
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