BLOG QUESTION: HISTORY OF SOUND QUESTIONS

Take a moment to write down 2 questions about the history of sound at the movies that you would like to learn about. What do you want to know about these aspects of sound history?

One question I have is how gradual was the change from live sound (live narration, music, etc.) to digital, and what specific theaters were the first to adapt this change. I also want to know what kinds of sounds they prioritized first (Soundtrack, dialogue, sfx, etc.) after the development of the technology. I think it’ll be interesting to see the development of digital sound from analog, and I’d also like to know how it changed the industry and impacted those working in it, specifically silent film actors and composers, since I know some people had their careers destroyed.