The Basics of Audiovisual Mixing

Subject guarantor:

Vladimír SKALL

Name of lecturer(s):

Vladimír SKALL

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Basic preparations for working with sound in the group AV exercise.

Mode of study:

Exercises performed under the direct monitoring of the instructor.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of the preliminary mixing exercise.

Recommended optional programme components:

Course contents:

Students learn to consider the relationship between the image and sound, about proportions and dimensions of individual sound tracks, sound transitions, aesthetic values in different sound categories. All knowledge is reviewed in one's own mixing. As well students master the technology and acquire the basics of practical skills in real-time mixing.

1) Introduction to the technical equipment series of the studio

2) Review of theory and introduction to the mixing plan

3) The mix

a) design of the prepared sound track + discussion

b) pre-mix of dialogues + discussion

c) pre-mix of background noise + discussion

d) final mix - premix of dialogue + pre-mix of background noise + post-synchronization + music

e) Checking design of the mix and discussion

f) mix adjusments

During the semester the students, graduallly, in mixing will take turns and exchange mixed material.

Recommended or required reading:

Assigned sound material.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded for activity in instructor lead practical work.

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject - practical seminar)