NFTS Scotland: Location Sound Recording (and 1-day Cable Making Workshop)

This five day course (with an additional optional cable-making workshop day) is aimed at industry professionals who want a better understanding of film sound recording. This course will provide the background knowledge, theory and practical skills required to achieve broadcast quality sound for film and television.

THIS COURSE COVERS

• Recording sound on location
• Working methods for drama and documentary shooting
• Microphones - use, tips & techniques
• Location Mixers
• Digital video cameras and recorders
• An overview of non-linear and multi-track recording
• Timecode
• Stereo
• First line maintenance

Practical exercises include recording on a documentary and a drama location.

By the end of the course you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of what is technically and creatively required to record sound for film and television.