The Art of Sonic Storytelling

How Sound Shapes Emotion, Story, and Experience in Modern Media

ISBN: 979-8-3507-4878-9
By: Carter, Brian

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Art of Sonic Storytelling explores how sound shapes emotion, meaning, and experience in modern media. Educator and audio professional Brian Carter blends real-world insight with a storyteller’s instinct to guide students and creators through post-production sound, from dialogue and Foley to spatial audio and AI tools. This focused, accessible guide helps readers think like sound artists and craft audio that connects.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brian Carter

Brian Carter is a musician, composer, and associate professor with over 30 years of experience in music production, post-production sound, and multimedia storytelling. He teaches at ArtCenter College of Design, where he helps students unlock the emotional power of sound in modern media.