Feature-film Mixing Seminar

Course unit code:

308SMHF

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

13/S

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

zimní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Study Objectives:

The course aim is to introduce current issues in multi-channel final sound mixing of a full-length feature film.

The course is linked to „Sound in Feature Film and TV.“

Mode of delivery:

Contact instruction.

Conveyance of the theory and practical experience of the instructor, discussion.

A presentation focused on multi-channel final sound mix of a full-length feature film.

The presentation is supplemented with irregular student assignement in Soundsquare and Virtual studios.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of „Sound in Feature Film and TV“ and all Sound Dept. Bachelor's study trade courses.

Active approach to instruction, regular attendance.

Recommended optional programme components

Watching in the cinema all current Czech films sent to distribution in the course of the semester.

Course contents:

The presentation is focused particularly on the final mix of the sound element of a feature film, creation of the sound compostion in the intentions of the creator. This course is linke to „Sound in Feature Film and TV.“

1. Mix theory of a full-length feature film.

2. Classical method of mono and multi-channel Dolby mixing in analog technology.

3. Mixing on DAW

4. The difference between the Mix-controller and Mix-consle.

5. Mixing films in multi-channel analog format (Dolby).

6. Mixing films in multi-channel digital format 5.1. (Dolby Digital)

7. Mastering the final mix on MOD Dolby.

8. International Sound tracks. (IT, FX+M, MP)

9. Digital cinema and sound.

Study materials:

Bláha, I. (2006): Zvuková dramaturgie audiovizuálního díla. AMU, Praha. (ISBN 80-7331-010-4)

Borwick, J. (1994): Sound Recording Practice. Oxford University Press, Oxford. (ISBN 0-19-816381-9)

Dolby Laboratories Inc. - Firemní literature

Douglas Self - Audio Engineering Explained. Elsevier Inc. 2010

Kolektiv - Film a filmová technika (SNTL 1974)

Kolmer, F. - Prostorová akustika SNTL 1984

Kuna, M. - Zvuk a hudba ve filmu ( Panton 1968)

Stadtrucker, I. - Zvukové majstrovstvo ve F a TV (SPN 1977)

Webers, J. (2003): Handbuch der Tonstudiotechnik. Franzis Verlag, Poing. (ISBN3-7723-5528-5)

http://www.dolby.com/professional/index.html

http://www.filmsound.org/

http://frank.mtsu.edu/~smpte/links.html

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classes

The presentation is supplemented with irregular student assignements to the Soundsquare and Virtual Studios.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded for participation; 90% of total class hours, active approach to instruction, regular attendance and completion of the final interview.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	místnost 323 Sborovna KZT (Lažanský palác) MOUDRÝ J. 10:40–12:15 ODD WEEK (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Zvuková tvorba - magistr (qualification subject)