Exploring Sound Design in Frankenstein

Ian Crawford, the sound designer for Frankenstein, explains the importance of music in setting the atmosphere and aligning with the director's vision. He details the process of identifying sound cues, creating sound effects, and the integration of sound with visuals. The use of a cue program allows for precise synchronization of sound and visuals, enhancing the production's mood and transitions.

Who is Ian Crawford?

• The lead actor in Frankenstein

• The sound designer on Frankenstein

• The playwright of Frankenstein

• The director of Frankenstein

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Why is music considered important in a production?

• It sets the atmosphere and indicates the period and location

• It helps actors remember their lines

• It is required by the script

• It entertains the audience during breaks

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What does Ian Crawford do after going through the script?

• He writes the script

• He designs the costumes

• He looks for sound cues and finds pieces of sound to fit them

• He starts rehearsing with the actors

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Where is the sound desk located during the run of productions?

• In the auditorium

• In the director's office

• In the sound box

• On the stage

How is the sound of a pack of Huskies created?

• By recording wolves and editing the sound

• By using a synthesizer

• By using a single file of dogs barking and duplicating it with different sound levels

• By recording real Huskies

What program is used to run sequences with multi or single tracks?

• Pro Tools

• Audacity

• Cue program

• GarageBand

What happens during the sequence where the ice cracks in Frankenstein?

• The ice cracks and the scene changes to a desert

• The ice cracks and a volcano erupts

• The ice melts and a river flows

• The ice cracks and reverberates, and an Arctic storm with howling wind increases in volume

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Why do sound and visuals run together in many productions?

• To reduce the number of actors needed

• To create an atmosphere, mood, or period

• To make the production cheaper

• To save time

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Who is responsible for the visual images in Frankenstein?

• The lead actor

• Dennis Conner Baker

• Mary Shelley

• Ian Crawford

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What is one of the most important creative elements of a show according to Ian Crawford?

• Costumes

• Putting the sound together

• Stage design

• Lighting

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