Production Sound for Directors

FILM TV X 476.271

Find out how to understand and utilize the nuances of sound design from production to post-production including equipment instructing, listening demonstrations, microphone characteristics, editing/mixing, and more.

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Fall
Spring
Hybrid (Remote)
Starting at $585.00
As few as 4 weeks
2.0

What you can learn.

  • Understand the nature of sound and its aesthetics, especially from an independent director's point of view
  • Discover what can be fixed in post and what can't for a sound designer
  • Learn the workflow pattern for quality sound in all facets of production
  • Develop practical techniques for quality sound applicable to multiple kinds of productions

About this course:

The importance of quality sound in a movie cannot be overstated. Of particular interest to directors and independent filmmakers who want to understand the production and post-production workflow, this overview course covers such topics as the nature of sound and its aesthetics, microphone characteristics, the sound recording chain, budgeting and scheduling, and what can be fixed in post versus what can only be done during production. Instruction includes equipment and listening demonstrations. Many of the practical techniques presented are suitable for student productions.

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Ashley Maria
397086
Fee:
$585.00
Hybrid (Remote)format icon
Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Apr 6, 2024
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Notes

The third course week will consist of asynchronous content to be completed via Zoom and a one-on-one meeting with the instructor scheduled during or around class time.

Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 19, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Apr 6, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Apr 13, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Apr 20, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Apr 27, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Saturday 10:00AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Ashley Maria
397089
Fee:
$585.00
Hybrid (Remote)format icon
Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: May 4, 2024
See Details
Notes

The third course week will consist of asynchronous content to be completed via Zoom and a one-on-one meeting with the instructor scheduled during or around class time.

Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after May 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat May 4, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat May 11, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat May 18, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat May 25, 2024
10:00AM PT - 1:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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