The Beautiful Lies of Sound Design

Explore the fascinating world of sound design in modern storytelling through this TEDxAthens talk by Tasos Frantzolas, founder of Soundsnap.com. Discover how sound designers create immersive audio experiences for film, television, and interactive media by employing creative techniques to "lie" with sound. Learn about the importance of fake sounds, reverse engineering, reverberation, loudness and silence, ambience, room tone, dissonants, and offscreen sounds in crafting compelling sonic palettes. Gain insights into the audio engineering process and how it enhances storytelling across various multimedia platforms. Delve into Frantzolas' journey from music production to founding the world's most popular sound effects destination, and understand the crucial role of sound design in shaping our auditory experiences in entertainment.

Intro
The decay of the art of lying
Fake sounds
Reverse engineer
Reverb
Loudness and Silence
Ambience
Room Tone
Dissonants
Offscreen Sounds