London Film School, offer full-time MA Degree courses in both Film Making and Screewriting.

 

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.

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.

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.

 

Feedback from previous participants:

“The course was excellent and delivered exactly with what I needed. Joel was very knowledgeable and efficient in communicating his knowledge, whilst being receptive to people’s individual questions and needs, and with a suitably informal and relaxed manner. All in all, a very efficient, enjoyable and well-spent weekend.”

“The course attracted people with a range of experience, but there was a positive atmosphere in the group. This was a fantastic achievement on Joel’s part.”

"Joel’s 'tricks of the trade' were very precious – only by spending one-on-one time with him could we have gained this much insight!"

“Not only did Joel teach us the theory and how to work with sound equipment, but he also gave us tips and hints from his experiences as a professional sound recordist. The atmosphere was very relaxed and I felt free to ask questions without feeling self-conscious. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn about sound or wants to expand on what they already know."

“A good, informative introduction from an honest voice of experience.”

 

 

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Times: 10.30am-5.30pm
Capacity: Max. 12 participants
Fee: £300
10% Early Bird discount available until 1st April.

 

How to book

Click here to book your place online.

You will be redirected to the LFS Payment Area where you can pay for your place simply and securely using a credit or debit card.

Your place is confirmed as soon as you receive an email from The LFS Payments verifying that your order is complete.

Please review our Refunds and Cancellations Policy before booking, and note that workshop participants must be aged 18 years or over.

Discounts

If you believe you are entitled to a discount, please email workshops@lfs.org.uk before booking so that we can provide you with a promotional code.

Note: Discounts will not be granted in retrospect, and therefore must be requested before booking.

(Early Bird discounts are applied automatically when booking before the deadline.)

 

Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642