Ok so it is kind of a half truth, that
just making sound design is one part sound creation and one part
design, so in actual fact yes it is sound design in a way. However
simply attaching sounds to existing structures is in a way only sound
editing, yes there is some design in what is done as you are layering
multiple sounds in order to achieve the impact of the overall sound
you are trying to achieve. I see sound design as and I might be
wrong, but I see it in the way the man who coined the term “Sound
Designer” sees it.
Most people are able to add sound to a
moving image and think thats good, which be all means it is; its
bring life to what would be a dull lifeless image. The way in which
Ben Burtt is a true sound designer is because he is part of every
stage of a film, he helps shape the movies he has been involved with.
If you want an example of this look no further than Wall-e, and watch
any documentary’s or special addition bonuses that come with the
DVD or Blu-ray. It will show you just like Star Wars not only was it
the vision of the directors and artists, it was also the vision of
Ben Burtt who helped craft the story in pre-production. His influence
was there throughout the movie making experience. That is why he is a
complete “sound designer,” and not as many people call themselves
and yes I will include myself as I am guilty of this; who are “Sound
Editors.”
