Recording, Mixing, and Editing Techniques for Film Composers

MUSC X 449.41

Geared towards film composers, this course teaches you the basics of recording, mixing, and editing in the modern DAW environment.

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Winter
Hybrid (In-Person)
Starting at $745.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Explore topics such as music pre-production, signal flow, signal processing, and more
  • Understand how to create realistic mock-ups and explore mock-ups in relation to genre
  • Learn the basics of music editing for a scored film and temp-tracked project
  • Learn the complete production process from pre-production, recording, mixing, and editing music to picture

About this course:

Geared towards film composers, this course teaches you the basics of recording, mixing, and editing in the modern DAW environment. Topics include music pre-production, signal flow and signal processing, how to create realistic mock-ups, exploring the balance and context of a mix with special consideration given to genre-appropriate sound mixing, delivery specifications (including stem mixes and session interchange between DAWs), and the basics of music editing for a scored film and temp-tracked film project.  By course end, students learn the complete production process from pre-production, recording, mixing, and editing music to picture.
Prerequisites
Access to and proficiency in using a home studio with sequencing software, and samples are required for completion of assignments. The course does not include instruction in any specific software.

Spring 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Saturday 9:30AM - 1:00PM PT
Available
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Fee:
$745.00
Hybrid (In-Person)format icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
ENROLL BY: Apr 8, 2023
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Notes

Materials required. Remote meeting dates TBD. No meeting May 27.

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 21, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Sat Apr 8, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat Apr 15, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat Apr 22, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat Apr 29, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat May 6, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat May 13, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat May 20, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat May 27, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat Jun 3, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat Jun 10, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215
Lecture
Sat Jun 17, 2023
9:30AM PT - 1:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 215

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