Viers is the world's largest provider of sound effects to the entertainment industry, and he has written this book to assist fellow sound engineers, Foley artists and archivists in creating more lifelike and dynamic effects libraries. The author offers tips in recording and editing these effects for maximum impact, and gives advice on how to select the best microphones, field recorders and studio equipment for the job. The best approaches for recording each type of sound effect, from large explosions to a pin dropping, are explained in detail. A companion website provides additional sound samples. Annotation 2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
