Re: [F_MINOR] F_MINOR Digest - 10 Oct 2004 to 15 Oct 2004 (#2004-92)

[Sandpail@AOL.COM]

The beginnings of digital audio editing can be traced to the former Computer Division of Lucasfilm (in esistence from c. 1979 - 1983).   Ditto the early days of non-linear video editing.   The person who was charge of the audio arm of the Computer Division at Lucasfilm ultimately went on to be part of Digidesign / Sonic Solutions, which leads us to the Pro Tools audio system (editing and mixing) of today.   His name is Andy Moorer.   I was the company historian for Lucasfilm for three years, and interviewed Moorer as part of the Lucasfilm History Project.   When I interviewed Moorer it certainly crossed my mind that GG would have enjoyed having a go as the interviewer for this as well.

A book is being written by an author outside of Lucasfilm, about the Computer Division.   The author is using the transcripts from the Computer Division interviews I conducted, so the publication (release date I do not know) will certainly provide documentation of the development of audio editing systems.   In the meantime, I think articles by Moorer may be available on the Internet.

By the way, Andy Moorer was also responsible for the THX sound, that one hears on the THX trailers in movie theatres. 

Pamela Glintenkamp
   
In a message dated 10/15/04 9:06:41 PM, LISTSERV@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU writes:


> Date:? ? Fri, 15 Oct 2004 15:49:54 -0400
> From:? ? Mary Jo Watts <mwatts@EDEN.RUTGERS.EDU>
> Subject: Audio editing history?
>
> Anyone have any suggested reading for a history of audio editing?? I'm
> looking for info about when and what programs first became available
> that would allow a lay user to manipulate digital audio files.? I'm also
> interested in what the best, cheapest and easist programs/toys are
> available that allow for mixing.



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