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This course is aimed at individuals with a keen interest in location sound recording. It will suit industry professionals who want a better understanding of film sound recording. This course will provide an introduction to the background knowledge, theory and practical skills required to achieve quality sound for film and television.
During the course you will get to grips with the equipment and techniques used to successfully record sound on location.
By the end of the course you will have developed a greater understanding of the fundamentals of location sound recording and the associated kit.
This Course Covers:
- The essential kit required to achieve good quality location sound recordings
- Safe set up and use of sound recording equipment
- Practical application of sound recording equipment
- Using sound recording equipment indoors and outdoors
- Independent sound recording
- Working methods for drama, documentary and interview shooting
- Microphones - use, tips & techniques
- Location Mixers
- Transferring audio files to monitoring/playback equipment
- Group activities, including reviewing peer work
- Timecode
- Stereo
- First line maintenance
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however a passion for sound recording is essential!
Freelance: £625
Corporate: £925
Bursaries, supported by Screen Scotland, to contribute to the costs of attending this course may be available to those who are eligible. Please read the bursary guidelines which are published below first to check if you are eligible. If you are eligible, please indicate if you are also applying for a bursary or not.
Please apply as far in advance of the course date as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a supported place, as we may not be able to accommodate all applications.
Your bursary application and supporting documents should be sent to scotland@nfts.co.uk after submitting this application form. Please submit your bursary application within 24 hours to ensure your course place is reserved while your bursary application is processed – otherwise we may be required to release it to another applicant.
Once you have submitted your course application, your bursary application, and supporting documents, should be submitted to scotland@nfts.co.uk. Your bursary documents are reviewed by a panel and we aim to be in touch as soon as possible with an outcome for you.
NFTS Scotland Bursary Guidelines
NFTS Scotland Bursary Application Form
If you are not eligible for an NFTS Scotland bursary, please read our Alternative Funding Avenues document, which points you in the direction of a few other places which may be able to help. Please submit your application in plenty of time as timescales for funders differ.
Please fill in the application form, attaching your CV.
