Roll Sound! An Interactive Sound workshop
Roll Sound! is a two day hands-on class in location sound, taking place Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5th, 2019, 9 am- 4 pm.
This workshop is geared toward individuals who are familiar with basic Sound Theory and have an understanding of fundamental on-set practices and procedures, but need more quality experience to improve their sound capture. Working together as a small 3 man crew (Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, and Utility Second Boom), students will practice Sound Recording while interacting with a live film crew.
Day 1 will include a review of sound theory, logging and sound reports, script break down, pre production planning, meeting with department heads, equipment preparation and running a timecode sync. test with the camera department. Students will be introduced to proper booming techniques , microphone selection, building the sound cart and bag. Day 2 Students will work on an active film set. Students will participate in equipment setup, prepare the time code slate, jam camera, send a scratch audio track to the camera, handout wireless headsets, watch director rehearsal, watch camera rehearsal, wire talent and figure boom positions, place blankets, absorbers and mats as needed. During the course of the day students will be rotated through these positions. At the conclusion of the day students will create an electronic sound report, pack the equipment to the truck, review the recorded tracks and discuss how the tracks will be used in post.
Don’t miss this valuable chance to practice such an important aspect of quality filmmaking with a skilled, experienced Sound Mixer, Sid Williams! Cost of the course is a mere $150 ($120 for Alumni), with a $50 deposit needed to secure your registration. Sign up today with the registration form below.
This workshop is geared toward individuals who are familiar with basic Sound Theory and have an understanding of fundamental on-set practices and procedures, but need more quality experience to improve their sound capture. Working together as a small 3 man crew (Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, and Utility Second Boom), students will practice Sound Recording while interacting with a live film crew.
Day 1 will include a review of sound theory, logging and sound reports, script break down, pre production planning, meeting with department heads, equipment preparation and running a timecode sync. test with the camera department. Students will be introduced to proper booming techniques , microphone selection, building the sound cart and bag. Day 2 Students will work on an active film set. Students will participate in equipment setup, prepare the time code slate, jam camera, send a scratch audio track to the camera, handout wireless headsets, watch director rehearsal, watch camera rehearsal, wire talent and figure boom positions, place blankets, absorbers and mats as needed. During the course of the day students will be rotated through these positions. At the conclusion of the day students will create an electronic sound report, pack the equipment to the truck, review the recorded tracks and discuss how the tracks will be used in post.
Don’t miss this valuable chance to practice such an important aspect of quality filmmaking with a skilled, experienced Sound Mixer, Sid Williams! Cost of the course is a mere $150 ($120 for Alumni), with a $50 deposit needed to secure your registration. Sign up today with the registration form below.
