TED Talk - Tasos Fratzolas, The Beautiful Lies of Sound Design

From gunshots in a canyon to underwater submarine engines, this audio-rich talk explores the role of sound design in modern storytelling. Soundsnap.com founder Tasos Frantzolas looks at a variety of multimedia examples to show the ways that sound designers ‘lie’ in creating the sonic palette of film, television and interactive media.

Eyes of Cinema - Interview Ben Burtt, Oscar Winning Sound Designer

 10-minute television special on sound effects expert Ben Burtt and the secrets behind the sounds he has has created for movies like Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark and more!

 AFI ScreenNation - Sound Basics 

A Basic introduction to recording sound for films. It covers how to use a microphone as well as ways to reduce background noise.