Sound Design in Feature Films and TV
- Course unit code:
- 308ZTH
- Course unit title:
- Sound Design in Feature Films and TV
- Mode of delivery:
- zkouška
- Range:
- 26/S
- Type of course unit:
- compulsory subject
- Level of course unit:
- Year of study
- 2nd year
- Semester when the course unit is delivered
- zimní
- Number of ECTS credits allocated:
- 1
- Garant předmětu:
- Jiří MOUDRÝ
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Jiří MOUDRÝ, Ladislav GREINER
- Study Objectives:
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The aim of the course is to expand knowledge in setting sound with a focus on feature film and TV.
- Mode of delivery:
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Contact instruction
Conveyance of instructor's practice experience. Discussion.
Presentation focused on the setting up of sound for a feature film. The presentation is supplemented with AV samples.
Presentation in the second part is focused on setting up sound for TV.
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
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Completion of the Sound Dept. 1st-year study courses. Active approach to instruction. Regular attendance.
- Recommended optional programme components
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No requirements.
- Course contents:
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This course intends to expand knowledge of setting sound with a focus on feature film and TV. The presentation is focused on setting the sound for a full-length feature film, which is one of the most complex creative tasks of the soundmaster - sound designer. The presentation is supplemented with AV examples.
The presentation in the second part focuses on setting sound for TV.
1. Topic: Introduction and fundamental knowledge of setting sound.
2. Topic: Reception and recording contact sound in the creation of a feature film.
3. Topic: Dialogue post-synchronization in feature film.
4. Topic: Dialogue and music playback in feature film.
5. Topic: Recording film music and use of archived music in feature film.
6. Topic: Background noise in feature film.
7. Topic: Sound editing and track mixing preparations.
8. Topic: Mixing of a full-length feature video film for DVD and TV.
9. Preparations and sound setting for television programs.
10. The technical differences in recording film and television programs.
11. Preparation and selection of sound technology for recording a television program.
12. Sound dynamic and frequency extent in television work.
13. Delay processors.
14. Long-distance sound signal transfer, intercom equipment, intepreter
15. Soundmaster characteristics in LIVE BROADCAST.
- Study materials:
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Bláha, I. (2004): 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 (web:www.dolby.com)
Hůrka, M. - Estetika zvuku ve filmu ( ČsFÚ 1965)
Janoušek, I. - ABC akustiky pro hudební praxi (Supraphon)
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)
Zenkl, L. - ABC hudební nauky ( Supraphon)
http://www.dolby.com/consumer/index.html
http://www.dolby.com/professional/index.html
http://www.filmsound.org/
http://frank.mtsu.edu/~smpte/links.html
- Planned learning activities and teaching methods
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Lectures
Conveyance of the instructor's practice and theory experience. Discussion.
- Assessment methods and criteria
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Grading and credits are awarded for: participation 80% of the total of class hours and submission of the required work and that is:
a/ Analysis of the sound component of an assigned recent CZ feature film (4-8 pages).
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:
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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 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:
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- Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject)