The Soundman (1950)
The inside story of studio magic!
This short on movie sound men starts with a short history of sound in the movies. We then see how the different jobs in the sound department contribute to the finished film. They start with the technicians, who record the original sounds, and end with the re-recording mixer who takes several different tracks and blends them into a single soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2012.
Director: Aaron Stell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 13, 1950
Screenplay
Editing: Aaron Stell
Production: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Aaron Stell
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Soundman about?
- This short on movie sound men starts with a short history of sound in the movies. We then see how the different jobs in the sound department contribute to the finished film. They start with the technicians, who record the original sounds, and end with the re-recording mixer who takes several different tracks and blends them into a single soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2012.
- Who directed The Soundman?
- The Soundman was directed by Aaron Stell.
- How long is The Soundman?
- The Soundman has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is The Soundman?
- The Soundman is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Soundman produced?
- The Soundman was produced in United States of America.