Sound Design in Feature Films and TV

Subject guarantor:

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

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

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

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

Mode of study:

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.

Recommended or required reading:

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.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

	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 (přednášková par. 1)
Tue	místnost 318 Seminárka KZT (Lažanský palác) GREINER L. (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2) 17:20–18:55 (přednášková par. 1)
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Mon	15:40–17:15	MOUDRÝ J.	Sborovna KZT Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1
	Tue	17:20–18:55	GREINER L. (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)	Seminárka KZT Lažanský palác		přednášková par. 1

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Sound Design - Bachelor (qualification subject)