David Yewdall facts for kids
David Lewis Yewdall (born October 30, 1950 – died July 4, 2017) was an American expert in movie sound. He was born in Springfield, Missouri. David helped create the sounds you hear in many famous films.
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Who Was David Lewis Yewdall?
David Lewis Yewdall was a very important person in the world of movies. He made sure films sounded amazing. He worked as a production sound mixer and a sound editor. This means he helped record sounds on set and then put them all together.
He worked with famous directors like Roger Corman. Some of his early work included the movie Battle Beyond the Stars. He also helped with the sound for Talvisota.
What is a Sound Mixer?
A production sound mixer is like a sound detective on a movie set. They make sure all the sounds are recorded perfectly. This includes voices, footsteps, and even the rustle of clothes. They use special microphones and equipment to capture every sound.
A sound editor then takes all these recorded sounds. They clean them up and mix them together. They also add other sounds like explosions or music. Their goal is to make the movie sound real and exciting for you.
His Amazing Movies
David Yewdall worked on many well-known movies. You might have heard of some of them! His most famous works include:
- The Thing (1982)
- Escape From New York (1981)
- The Fifth Element (1997)
He helped bring these stories to life through sound. Imagine watching a scary movie without the right sounds!
Teaching and Sharing Knowledge
David also loved to share what he knew. In 2007, he wrote a book called Practical art of motion picture sound. This book became a "must-read" for anyone wanting to learn about film sound.
He also taught students at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He taught them about editing and sound. He continued teaching there until June 2016. David passed away on July 4, 2017, at the age of 66.
