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The Audio Theater Guide: Vocal Acting, Writing, Sound Effects and Directing for a Listening Audience

AUTHOR Mott, Robert L.
PUBLISHER McFarland & Company (10/01/2009)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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This is a comprehensive guide to audio performance--radio, voice-overs, commercials, live theater, cartoons and more. Topics include microphone acting; vocal effects; writing scripts; manipulating emotions through sound; valuable tips for the director; a long list of sound effects and how to do them; and a series of commercials, scenes and sketches for practicing one's skills.

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ISBN-13: 9780786444830
ISBN-10: 0786444835
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 223
Carton Quantity: 32
Product Dimensions: 6.42 x 0.51 x 9.09 inches
Weight: 0.69 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography
Performing Arts | Radio - General
Grade Level: College Freshman and up
Dewey Decimal: 792.024
Library of Congress Control Number: 2009031699
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This is a comprehensive guide to audio performance--radio, voice-overs, commercials, live theater, cartoons and more. Topics include microphone acting; vocal effects; writing scripts; manipulating emotions through sound; valuable tips for the director; a long list of sound effects and how to do them; and a series of commercials, scenes and sketches for practicing one's skills.

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Author: Mott, Robert L.
""Prof. Robert L. Mott, "P.E.
Professor Emeritus
The University of Dayton" Teaching Interests:
Design of Machine Elements
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering Design
Strength of Materials
Stress Analysis
Systems Design Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, General Motors Institute, 1963
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1965 Industrial Experience:
  • General Motors Corporation, Frigidaire Division, Research Engineer
  • University of Dayton Research Institute, Engineer, Structural Mechanics Section
  • Consulting in mechanical design and accident analysis
Professional Interests:
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
    • Past Chair, Manufacturing Education & Research Community
  • Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
    • Engineering Technology Council
    • Engineering Technology Division
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • National Center for Manufacturing Education, Dayton, Ohio
Recent Books Published: APPLIED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, 5th ED, Prentice Hall, Publishing Co., 2008 APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS, 6th ED, Prentice Hall Publishing Co., 2006 MACHINE ELEMENTS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN, 4th ED, Prentice Hall Publishing Co., 2004 Honors & Awards:
  • ASEE Fellow Member, 2007
  • James H. McGraw Award for Outstanding Service in Engineering Technology Education, ASEE, 2004
  • Archie Higdon Distinguished Mechanics Educator Awards, ASEE, 2001
  • Frederick J. Berger Award for Excellence in Engineering Technology Education, ASEE, 1994
  • Outstanding Engineer and Scientist Award, Dayton, Ohio,1992
  • Faculty Award in Teaching, University of Dayton, 1981
  • Epsilon Delta Tau Outstanding Achievement Award, 1972
  • Recipient of SAE Teetor Educational Award 1968
  • Pi Tau Sigma National Mechanical Engineering Honorary
  • Honorary Member Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society
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