Perspectives on Wildlife Sound Recording: An Overview of Modern Practice

Description:

In this fascinating collection of interviews, award-winning sound recordist Mark Ferguson conducts in-depth conversations with a diverse range of wildlife sound recording practitioners. These diverse and inclusive case studies and experiences from around the world present a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge methods and inspiration from the field.

The techniques and approaches explored in each interview are complemented by a detailed glossary as well as images of recordists' fieldwork, enabling readers to contextualise and solidify their knowledge as they progress through the text. A sound library of around 150 recordings is available to download, featuring audio clips provided by each interviewee.

An inspiring book for beginning sound recordists as well as for professionals seeking to contextualise and refine their own approaches, this book is a useful resource for aspiring and established wildlife sound recordists, scientific researchers, creatives, nature photographers, filmmakers, post-production experts, and anyone with existing field-recording experience wanting to expand into wildlife sound.

* A collection of fascinating interviews with leading wildlife sound recordists from around the world, showcasing a diverse range of techniques and approaches.

* Provides a comprehensive, community-led overview of wildlife sound recording methods and fieldcraft, incorporating global knowledge and expertise.

* Includes a detailed glossary, high-quality sound recordings and a selection of fascinating images from the field.