Sound Recording for Film and Television

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  • This course is open for 12 weeks
  • 16 lesson series
  • 3 hours, 14 minutes of video

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George Lucas famously said that the sound is the other half of the movie-going experience, and a good audio track will engage the audience as much as poor audio will push them away.
 
In the Sound Recording for Film and Television Course, you will learn the step-by step approach to recording high-quality audio on set, from choosing the right microphones to learning how to use a boom mic. Leading audio experts including the head of Apple Audio and inventor of THX Tom Holman, teach you the craft that has taken them a lifetime to learn.
 
Give the audience the sonic experience they want through the vibrant world of motion picture audio in the Sound Recording for Film and Television Course.
The lessons

  • The Physics of Sound

    Learn how the sound wave works, why we hear sound, how frequency and amplitude affect the sound and our approach to recording it.
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  • How Microphones Work

    Learn how microphones function, their classifications, output configurations and how to choose the best microphone for the job
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  • Microphone Pick-Up Patterns

    Learn the different types of pick-up patterns, how they capture sound, and which to choose when recording audio.
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  • Audio Pre-Production

    Learn how to prepare for a shoot by breaking down the script, determining the best equipment to use and how to address complex scenes.
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  • Lavalier Microphones

    Learn how to properly set-up and use lavalier microphones on actors and on set
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  • The Microphone Boom

    Learn about the types and uses of boom poles, windscreens, shock mounts and techniques for monitoring audio
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  • Boom Operating Techniques

    Learn techniques for the proper placement and operation of the boom mic on set
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  • Location Recording Techniques

    Learn techniques for recording high-quality sound on location.
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  • Recording the Audio

    Learn the difference between analog and digital recording, how audio is encoded and recorded, setting levels, managing peaks, working with compressors and limiters, and how to record the perfect audio.
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  • Audio Configurations

    Learn the various ways to record the audio signal on set.
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  • Cables and Adapters

    Learn to use and care for cables and adapters when recording audio on set.
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  • ADR

    Learn the technical process of re-recording the dialogue of a scene during the ADR process.
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  • Directing Actors in ADR

    Learn how to work with actors to get the best vocal performance possible during the ADR process, address acting problems and actor fatigue, and gain valuable tips on how to direct a natural and realistic performance so the ADR performance becomes better than the original delivery on set.
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  • Foley

    Learn how Foley is recorded and mixed to create and full, rich audio track. Learn the types of Foley, how much should be recorded, the process of recording Foley, and how to properly schedule and budget this creatively demanding aspect of audio post-production.
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  • Sound Effects

    Learn the process of creating a compelling sound effects track for your movie, where to find high quality sound effects, how sounds effects and Foley work together, how to find a balance with the dialogue and music, and the role of the sound effects editor.
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  • Mixing the Audio

    Learn how all the final components of the audio are mixed together.
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