Film Review – Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound

“Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound” acknowledges early on that most film appreciation is often focused on visual achievements. Director Midge Costin is determined to change that perception with her first feature, presenting a survey of “the other half of the experience,” delving into the nuances of sound and the technical effort required to turn images into a compelling, possibly overwhelming, aural event. It’s this need to celebrate the unsung heroes of movie production that powers most of “Making Waves,” which presents an impressively detailed valentine to the Hollywood audio masters, and celebrates their work on classics that wouldn’t be classics without support from the sound people who work tirelessly to generate a singular sonic marriage to exceptional filmmaking. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com