Foreword / Charles Maynes -- Introduction -- What is a sound effect? -- The science of sound --The microphone -- Microphone models and applications -- Microphone accessories -- Recorders -- Building a field recording package --The ten recording commandments -- Sound effects gathering --Building a Foley stage for a home studio -- The art of Foley -- Digital audio -- Studio equipment --Designing your own studio -- The ten sound editing commandments -- File naming and metadata -- Sound design -- The sound effects encyclopedia --The future of sound design --
Appendix : Resources: keeping up with technology and techniques.
