IDEAL FOR ONLINE LEARNING, A MUST HAVE FOR COURSES, COMMUNICATION, CINEMA, TELEVISION, AND MEDIA STUDIES
The award-winning 94-minute feature documentary, released in 2019, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, illustrates the history, artistry, technological advances, and power of sound design in cinema - as discussed by George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford, Ang Lee, and Ryan Coogler, with their artistic collaborators, the sound designers.
SOUND IS 50% OF THE EXPERIENCE
“Making Waves is the movie I’ve been waiting for! …an amazing teaching resource…
Making Waves is an instant classic and a crucial part of any curriculum”
“Making Waves opens the eyes - and the ears! …Every student and any person passionate about films will change forever their understanding of cinema.”
“…a beautiful homage to the art of cinematic sound... Essential viewing for the next generation of storytellers … to ignite their imaginations and attune their ears to dramatic possibilities”
“…a film that’s a savvy cinematic education as well as pure fun. If you care about the movies, don’t even think of staying away.”
CREATED BY EDUCATORS
The first film of its kind - exploring the art and history of sound in cinema – a “must see” for all cinema students - film, broadcast, television, communication, media, documentary, game design, animation, film history and criticism -- equally applicable to broader subjects like storytelling, creativity, collaboration, gender studies, recording and sound arts. Students will gain a comprehensive overview of how and why top directors like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg say "Sound is 50% of the experience."
Created with the support of California Humanities, the Award-winning feature documentary, Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound premiered at Tribeca and Cannes 2019, and quickly became a global critics and audience favorite. This 94 minute documentary was a New York Times “Critics Pick” and Audience Award winner at festivals in the US and abroad. It was nominated for a Critics' Choice Documentary and Women Film Critics' Circle Award, a Motion Picture Sound Editors Award, American Cinema Editors Eddie Award, and a Cinema Audio Society Award. This important and entertaining education tool features top cinematic sound pioneers and visionaries in the field such as Walter Murch, Ben Burtt, and Gary Rydstrom; iconic directors such as George Lucas, Ang Lee, Steven Spielberg, Barbra Streisand, and Ryan Coogler; as well as humanities experts in media studies and history. Over 1000 illustrative clips and archival material fully contextualizes each concept.
Students will learn:
An overview of the History of Cinema Sound
The creative collaboration process between directors and their sound artists
How technological innovations inspire art, and art inspires technology
How storytelling – in all mediums – can use “sound” to create far greater audience connection and immersion
A detailed breakdown of:
Sound Design and Sound Effects Editing
Production Sound Recording
Dialogue Editing / Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)
Foley
Re-Recording Mixing
Music / Film Scoring
Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is the first documentary produced that delves into the world of cinematic sound. A top choice among critics, make it a top choice for your classroom. Watch for future announcements regarding additional educational resources coming soon, including a book and teacher worksheets.
EDUCATIONAL LICENSE
This license is for educational organizations (i.e. colleges, universities, secondary and high schools) and it allows you to...
Make the film available to students, staff and faculty members for the purposes of research, education, and any other non-commercial use
Non profits (501c3) and social service agencies fall under this license
Hold a private, non-theatrical screening that is not available to the public
Show the film in an auditorium and/or classrooms
Current mode of delivery: Digital
*Digital delivery will be made within approximately 6 days.
The Making Waves Team haS 30 years of educational experience and THE TEAM IS available to do in person or virtual master classes and/or offer supportive Q&A in subjects such as "Sound and Storytelling" "Sound Design and Sound Editing" "Documentary Best Practices" or a custom-designed program for your curriculum.
Please contact us to request further information about a zoom master class or online curriculum.
