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(661) 7.5 94 min 2019 Subtitles and Closed Captions

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound is a movie starring Erik Aadahl, Ioan Allen, and Richard L. Anderson. An exploration of the history and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary...

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Documentary
Director
Midge Costin
Starring
Ioan Allen, Erik Aadahl, Karen Baker Landers, Richard L. Anderson

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Genres Documentary
Director Midge Costin
Writer Bobette Buster
Stars Ioan Allen, Erik Aadahl, Karen Baker Landers, Richard L. Anderson
Country USA
Also Known As 電影音效傳奇：好萊塢之聲, Konsten att skapa ett soundtrack - film, ljud och musik, Wywołując fale: sztuka dźwięku w filmie, Robiąc szum, czyli o dźwięku w filmie
Runtime 1 h 34 min
Audio Português  English  Deutsch  Italiano  Español  Français  Gaeilge  Svenska  Nederlands
Subtitles Português  日本語  Čeština  Australia  한국어  Filipino  Tiếng Việt  हिन्दी 
Quality 480p, 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K
Description An exploration of the history, artistry, and emotional power of cinema sound, as revealed by legendary sound designers and visionary directors, via interviews, clips from movies, and a look at their actual process of creation and discovery.

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18 customer reviews about «Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound»

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Maria
Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020 20:50

This documentary is one of the most important film to come out of the so-called independent film community in the last few years. As a film student, I found it very important to know how such a broad base of actors and filmmakers come together and create films, particularly when you are just getting started in the business. The documentary includes interviews with the directors, actors, production designers, and sound artists. The film also includes some of the film school directors as well as film students at the University of California, Los Angeles. I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary, as it was great to learn from these people. Many of the artists in this documentary are also in the film school in film and sound, so you get to learn from them too. I highly recommend this documentary for anyone who loves independent film.
Louis Herrera
Tuesday, 22 Sep 2020 20:46

Cinematic Sound is an in depth look at the often overlooked and underutilized music to cinema. This documentary starts out with Michael Haneke's 1985 classic "A Night Like This". It begins with a pair of interviews with its composer and protagonist Paul W. S. Anderson. He explains how he creates sounds out of disparate sounds by playing notes on a piano. This film is not just about Sibelius, it's about the art of music, how it is created, how it's used in film and how it's also used in our lives. It's a visual testament to the musical life of a silent film era. Here we see some of the historical references to sound in the silent films. The same kind of use of music is found in Fellini's film "On the Beach" and again in the "The Great Dictator" by the film's director. But it's more than just a visual testament. It's an appreciation of the art of music that it must be more than just a sound. The first time I watched this film I was fascinated by it, it was a visual and emotional one. This film will stand the test of time. It is a must see for any film fan.
Tammy H.
Monday, 14 Sep 2020 11:43

This is a must see! No matter if you are an old person or a child, you will enjoy this excellent documentary. First of all, don't be offended by the images of the human body. It is merely the physical form of the two people. A body is more than an image. It is a representation of a person, a living soul. As for the sound, there are many great sources of sounds in the film, some of which were used previously in the film, but the amazing "jazz" soundtrack is a new one that is now known to many. Great filmmaking and a film that shows us the importance of hearing and seeing in our life. This film is really good for everybody.
Kathryn Jones
Sunday, 13 Sep 2020 10:04

I thought this movie was great. I have seen it three times now and I can't stop watching it. It's really a good movie to watch with your kids. It's a great movie for anyone who wants to learn more about film. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who has a sense of humor.
Ryan W.
Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 21:48

The movie follows various story lines that link to a central theme of the movie: how we view a movie. I've always been fascinated by movies, but not really at a "titillating" level. But watching this documentary gave me a new perspective on what it means to be a "film buff." Even as a fan of old movies, I've always wondered if the people who loved them ever had any real insight into how they were made. I think that the answers are on the "inside." I think this documentary explores that same kind of depth, and does it with a lot of style and style alone. I think it's an important movie for the 21st century, and a great companion piece to "The Life of David Gale" (which was also made in 1993, but it's now nearly thirty years old). I found the two documentaries equally engaging, and the one that's made in 1993 even more fascinating. It's a pretty remarkable achievement that they both made in 1993, and the question of "what makes a good movie?" is also addressed in "The Making of A Night at the Opera."
Karen Nguyen
Tuesday, 01 Sep 2020 12:44

The History of Cinema with the likes of John Ford, Hammer, Thelonious Monk, Federico Fellini, Satyajit Das, Jacques Demy, David Lean, Jacques Demy, Francois Truffaut, Robert Altman and many more directors, there are just a few to name. I like them all and was hoping to see a few of the Directors interviewed. That is the reason why I gave it a 9. This is not a documentary, it's a work of art and it deserves a good 10. But it's a 9 because it's just not a 10. They should have made it a 10. Well, it's a good work, I just don't know why it was rated a 10. It's not a bad film, it's just not a 10.
Theresa Ortega
Monday, 31 Aug 2020 11:06

This is the most comprehensive look at sound effects ever filmed. It is an amazing look at how sound effects have been utilized in movies and video games. It is an eye opener to all of us who have an interest in this genre of film. The story is told by David Boyce, a documentary film maker who also does audio work. The movie is a great introduction to this field of film. This is a must see movie for any film enthusiast.
Theresa
Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 22:49

I can only give this movie a 9 out of 10. It is a documentary, and it is supposed to show you what a great job sound engineers do. It also shows what the greatest sound engineers, when they retire, do. It's very interesting, it shows what these guys do when they have money, and can retire. There are some people who are still doing sound design, and they talk about how they love the sound they are making. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes to know more about sound engineering. I think it's worth watching, it will help you appreciate what sound engineers do.
Maria
Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 06:41

It was a pleasure to see this documentary on the high-profile project. It covers many aspects of the project, including the filming, the composer's background and how he started out. It also includes interviews with other members of the crew and with the composer himself. The camera work is amazing and the interviews are very interesting. I highly recommend this documentary for anyone interested in film-making, music or sound in general.
Samantha Patel
Friday, 14 Aug 2020 07:42

I had the privilege of watching this movie in its original German language version, and was surprised to find the German subtitles and subtitles in English. I didn't know the difference, and found it very helpful. I was especially impressed with the commentaries that were in English, but in German. I was also impressed with the German and English translations of the directors commentary, and the director's comments on the movie. All in all, this is a very well done documentary and a great addition to the collection of movies that I have seen about this subject. I would recommend this movie to anyone interested in this subject. I look forward to seeing it again.
Martha White
Tuesday, 28 Jul 2020 04:18

I saw this film at the Phoenix Film Festival, and it was a really great experience. It was so moving and informative. I was so impressed with the quality of the film, that I could not believe that it was made in just a couple of days. The film really opened my eyes to the wonderful world of sound, and the music and sound engineers who work in it. I really appreciate the great work that these individuals do, and I will definitely be buying the DVD when it comes out. I hope that this film is able to do the same for the music industry, because there are so many good people out there who work in this field. The film really shows you the work that goes into producing the music, and also the film also shows you the different ways that different music is made. I highly recommend this film to anyone who has an interest in sound, or film. I would love to see the film make its way to the big screen, because I think it would be a great representation of the life of a sound engineer.
Emily B.
Wednesday, 22 Jul 2020 13:42

Although the talkies of the 1970's still evoke profound feelings today, this documentary depicts how that decade affected the lives of all sorts of artists. Music directors Frank Gehry and Eno were an unusual pair. Gehry was extremely eclectic, playing various instruments, and often literally covering the entire front of a record. The attention he paid to the sound of his music, in concert and in film, resulted in the turning of some records into legends, while others simply died or had an easy demise. The only real "greatest hits" album that Gehry turned to is the Roxy Music album for which he was criticized, and the other albums he produced and played are much more forgettable. The only consistent album that he actually played live was "Still Life" from the Roxy Music album. This documentary is more about the human side of film making than the technical aspects of the camera. It's interesting to watch how he constructed and shot some of the best soundtracks of the 1970's, such as the surreal "Angels," or the slightly more standard "Time Bomb," which has a great orchestral piece, but is also devoid of any music. Even the Stravinsky pieces for the movie "A Midsummer Night's Dream" are very well done. But Gehry's best and most famous work, and the one he is most famous for, is a performance of the ballet "Fantasia on a Theme by Strauss." Though he did perform it several times, only a few dozen people saw it in its entirety. He also did several films and television shows that are highly regarded today, but none of which are documentaries. This film is a good example of a master's work, not just the technical aspect, but the human side of a master. It is not just the technical side, but the human side that makes a film great.
Keith Walker
Sunday, 05 Jul 2020 19:49

Well-made documentary for the would-be moviemaker. It talks about the life and work of the legendary director Stanley Kubrick, and the key differences between his films, and the mainstream Hollywood production. Highlights include talk about Kubrick's early films, the use of music in each film, and how the two films compare. A few key things to consider: In his early films, Kubrick used the musical score in a very real way. In his later films, the score was used for sentimental music for the film, and in some cases, to replace any music in the film, even if that music is really good. The problem with the mainstream Hollywood production, is that they always use very heavily commercialized and standard music, that doesn't fit the film's theme. If you don't want to listen to anything in a movie, but still like to hear some music, this documentary will be more than enough. The great thing is that the two films have a lot of the same music. Kubrick also gave his music a lot of weight, and made it more than just one time use. For example, the theme of the film "2001", that is in my opinion the greatest movie ever made, comes from one of his earlier films. In the original version, there is no music, and it's all all out commercialized. In the new version, the theme is very strong, and very dramatic. I will never forget that theme. The film also talks about his early use of slow motion in the film "The Shining". There is a scene where Jack Nicholson is walking, and he has this pause in the movie, and then he is walking again. The audience almost stares at him in the theater. The camera zooms in, and we see Jack as he walks, and we hear his voice say, "I love you." Then, we see his face in the distance, and the shot zooms back out, as he is still walking. This scene is so emotional, that it would probably go over the heads of most people. It was also great to hear about Kubrick's "Baroque Trilogy". Each film had a new twist on the plot. "2001" was about a satellite that went out of control, and crashed into the ocean. "The Shining" is about a family whose young son is haunted by his parents' murder, and decides to have a go at a couple of women. "Clockwork Orange" was about the Vietnam War, and had a very dark, and gritty feel to it. "Full Metal Jacket" was the best movie of the 80's. I give it a 9 out of 10. This is an excellent film, but you don't have to like Kubrick to like it.
Kathleen
Sunday, 21 Jun 2020 09:41

This film is an interesting look at the history of the sound in cinema. It also goes into the history of sound and how the film-making industry came to be. I enjoyed it very much. It was a great time in cinema history and the makers did an excellent job.
Joan Campbell
Monday, 08 Jun 2020 10:42

This film was great. There was an explanation about how the soundtracks were made, and how they were used, and how they fit into the scenes. I could not have enjoyed this film more if it were not for the awesome sound. I can not wait to buy the soundtrack for this movie. I could not believe that this film was not nominated for Best Picture. I really wanted to see this film for the sound. I think it is a very good film that is not for everyone, but for those that like a good sound track, this film is for you. If you want to see a movie with a good sound track, go see this film. I would recommend this film to anyone.
William Bates
Thursday, 28 May 2020 05:57

I was fortunate to attend an advance screening of this documentary in Austin, Texas. This is truly a brilliant example of the power of sound and its use as a storytelling device. The director's use of silent music and music cues is effective and intimate. The mixed montages of video and sound come together to create a powerful story. In the end, the camera itself is the story. All of the different story elements come together at the end to tell a powerful and universal story about a unique event that occurred about half a century ago in America. I found this film to be truly inspirational and a must-see for anyone interested in films, sound, or any other story. I look forward to a future of cinema using sound.
Roger W.
Wednesday, 27 May 2020 14:25

I'm going to keep it short. This is a very well made documentary that captures the style of great movie soundtracks from every era. Soundtracks are a part of film history, as are the characters, the story and the action. Music tells a story that is so important to movies. From classical music to current pop and rock, it's all part of the story. It's also important to remember that the sound doesn't represent the sound, it's the story telling sound. Without the sound, no story. It's an incredible movie with great production values and great quality audio. If you're a fan of soundtracks, this is the perfect movie for you. If you're not, please go watch it and find out.
Gerald Gibson
Wednesday, 29 Apr 2020 14:33

I have been a film fan for most of my life, and I am very interested in the topic of sound. However, I am also very much aware of the negative aspects of sound that make it difficult to do great films, and this documentary is a great example of how a film can be made with sound without it being too distracting. The documentary is a fantastic mix of clips from films, from documentaries, from live performances, and from interviews. The entire thing is very well done and is very informative. This documentary is very educational, and the topic is something I have been interested in for a very long time. It's a great way to learn about sound, and the topic of sound in general. The best part of the documentary is how well the filmmakers do a great job of not just showing clips from films, but also showing clips from documentaries, from live performances, and from interviews. It's a great way to learn about the history of sound, and the topic is something that I can definitely relate to. I really enjoyed this documentary, and I highly recommend it. It's a great educational film, and it is very informative.
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