Technical Sound Production
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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| 311TSPR | credit | 1 | 12 hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 16 to 21 hours of self-study | English | winter and summer |
Subject guarantor
Name of lecturer(s)
George CREMASCHI
Contents
Complete introduction to small-scale production sound techniques:
- using and understanding the digital recorder
- selecting and using the various microphones
- boom technique
- on-set sync dialogue and ambient recording
- field recording for location sound and ambient sound
We will also discuss the sound recordist's role and responsibilities on set, understanding the script from a sound perspective, and communicating with the director and the rest of the crew.
Learning outcomes
Ability to record basic professional-level production film sound. Students will work directly on film sets of APP directors (and possibly other FAMU programs).
Prerequisites and other requirements
No previous recording experience required.
Literature
Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
Sound Design by David Sonnenschein
Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen by Michel Chion [and any other book by Chion]
Sound Theory, Sound Practice by Rick Altman
Evaluation methods and criteria
Each student will be required to record sound on-set for one FAMU/APP student film.
Note
In addition, each student can sit in and observe one final mixing session each semester from the film(s) they have recorded.
Schedule for winter semester 2023/2024:
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| Thu | 09:50–11:25 | George CREMASCHI | Studio FAMU Klimentská ulice |
start Oct. 12 | lecture parallel1 |
Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024:
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| Thu | 09:50–11:25 | George CREMASCHI | lecture parallel1 |
The subject is a part of the following study plans
- Academy Preparation Program - Cinematography (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Animated Film (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Directing (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Documentary (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Editing (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Photography (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Screenwriting (optional subject)
- Academy Preparation Program - Sound (optional subject)