Sound Design in Feature Films and TV

Course unit code:

308ZTH

Course unit title:

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:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MOUDRÝ, Ladislav GREINER (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)

Study Objectives:

The aim of the course is to expand knowledge in setting sound with a focus on feature film and TV.

Mode of delivery:

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:

Completion of the Sound Dept. 1st-year study courses. Active approach to instruction. Regular attendance.

Recommended optional programme components

No requirements.

Course contents:

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:

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

Lectures

Conveyance of the instructor's practice and theory experience. Discussion.

Assessment methods and criteria

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 2011/2012:

	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	místnost 323 Sborovna KZT (Lažanský palác) MOUDRÝ J. 15:40–17:15 ODD WEEK (přednášková par. 1) místnost 323 Sborovna KZT (Lažanský palác) MOUDRÝ J. 15:40–17:15 ODD WEEK (přednášková par. 1)
Tue	místnost 318 Seminárka KZT (Lažanský palác) MOUDRÝ J. 18:10–19:45 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Den	Čas	Tutor	Místo	Č. paralelky
Mon	15:40–17:15	MOUDRÝ J.	Sborovna KZT Lažanský palác	přednášková par. 1
Mon	15:40–17:15	MOUDRÝ J.	Sborovna KZT Lažanský palác	přednášková par. 1
Tue	18:10–19:45	MOUDRÝ J.	Seminárka KZT Lažanský palác	přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2011/2012:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject)