A Practical Introduction to Location Sound:
Recording and Mixing with Joel Cahen


Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd January 2011

Introduction

Recording quality sound when shooting on location is essential if time, money and hassle are to be saved in post production. It is therefore an area which cannot be compromised.

This intensive weekend workshop is designed to introduce filmmakers to the fundamental techniques for recording and mixing sound for film, television, documentary and video.

 

Location Sound Recording and Mixing Workshop

Joel Cahen with Workshop participants

 

Aimed at those who feel they would benefit from a theoretical and practical grounding in location sound techniques, participants will be taught how to achieve the most professional results using the equipment most widely-used in the industry today.

Course Outline

The workshop will cover the following areas:

  • What is sound? How does it behave in interior vs. exterior environments?
  • Understanding the recording chain for sound recording on HDV and film: Equipment; Calibration.
  • Types of microphones: For different genres; Radio Mics; Directional Mics; Stereo recording. Participants will handle the Schoeps MK5, Senneheiser 416, and the Radio Mic 2020.
  • Planning sound recording in a shoot: Considering locations; Equipment (including the Nagra Hardisk recorder); Sound kit.
  • Sound Recording: Recording techniques; Boom operating; Recording to camera; Noise; Protocol.
  • Practical recording and listening exercises: Indoors; Outdoors; Troubleshooting.

Maximum participants:12

Fee: £250 (fee includes all equipment hire)

Joel Cahen - Tutor Profile

Joel Cahen is an experienced location sound recordist who also works in post-production. He has worked on a variety of recent film productions, as well as sound for different media. As creative director for Newtoy, he also organizes unique art events such as the destructivist Scrap Club and the touring underwater sound gallery Wet Sounds.

How to Book

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How to apply

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Places are offered on a first come first served basis until the course is full.

If you have any questions about any aspect of the course, please contact us BEFORE booking your place, as refunds cannot be offered later.

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Carolyn Atherton:
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