Sound Recording & Post #119
Core Classes
This hands-on class develops an appreciation of the role of sound in relation to picture and teaches specific skills in digital sound recording using portable, digital field audio recorders and editing/mixing using Apple’s Sound Track Pro 2 software. The first portion of the class is devoted to the understanding of microphones and mixers, their types and uses, and practical applications in the field. Through hands-on exercises in small groups, students will learn to record dialogue, narration, sound effects, and ambience through single system (camera only), double system (field recorders and camera), and wild sound (field recorders only) methods. Single microphone and simultaneous multiple microphone techniques will be demonstrated. (Please note: music recording will not be covered.) This will be followed with extensive instruction in editing and mixing using Final Cut Studio and Sound Track Pro 2. Working individually with chosen picture source(s) and with audio material recorded both individually and by the groups, each student will use the Film Center’s digital editing lab to sync sound to picture, layer and manipulate the edited audio tracks, and mix them into a final soundtrack. Additional supplemental audio material will need to be recorded outside of class time. The intention is for participants to come away with portfolio-quality pieces which demonstrate both technical proficiency in sound recording and their understanding of sound’s creative potential as a fundamental part of the moving image experience. Sound equipment and editing provided through Equipment/Lab Fee. Tape and/or flash card are each student’s responsibility.
Prerequisites
Digital Video EditingSECTION
WEDNESDAYS, SEPT 28-DEC 14, 6:30-9:30 PM + TWO SESSIONS TBA
14 Sessions
4 PSU credits
CERTIFICATES
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Level 1: Required Level 2: Required Level 3: Required |
| PSU Course: Yes |
| PNCA Course: Yes |
| Marylhurst Course: Yes |
Fees
| Tuition: | $850.00 |
| Equipment/Lab Fees: | $275.00 |
| PSU Credit (optional): | $260.00 (if taken for 4 PSU credits) |
| PSU Rec. Fee: | $41.00 (req. with PSU credit, billed directly by PSU) |
Location
Northwest Film Center School of Film
934 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR (Corner of 10th & Salmon)
Textbooks
Textbooks may be purchased at the Powell’s Bookstore (Bldg 2)
40 NW 10th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
www.powells.com
Books may not be available more than one week before classes begin.
* Different sections of this class may require different textbooks.
Other Information
Pre-requisites: DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING and either ART OF FILMMAKING or SHOOTING DIGITAL VIDEO, or general proficiency in Final Cut Pro and some previous production experience. |