Article by Mick Grierson discussing audiovisual composition, as well as his piece ‘Structure Interne’.
Audiovisual Composition
The relationship between sonic and visual material is complex. Essentially, both sonic and visual material yield effects of their own when experienced in isolation. These effects are difficult to discuss in themselves, let alone in combination. Chion states that when combined, new effects are apparent. This makes the process even more complex. Despite this, difficulties regarding the interpretation of audio and visual material do not prevent artists from exploring that material. However, audiovisual composition which exploits structural relationships by its nature rises out of a desire to understand the combined audiovisual effect. This article offers an argument for promoting the interdisciplinary study of audiovisual composition as a metadiscipline in itself that is neither Art/Film studies nor Music/Sonic arts. Read More
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