Česká verzeSound Design in Feature Films and TV
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 308ZTH | ZK | 1 | 12/S | Czech | winter |
- Subject guarantor:
- Jiří MOUDRÝ
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Jiří MOUDRÝ, Ladislav GREINER (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)
- Learning outcomes of the course unit:
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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 study:
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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.
- Recommended or required reading:
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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
- 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.
- Course web page:
- Note:
- Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:
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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 Wed Thu Fri Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel Mon 15:40–17:15 MOUDRÝ J. Sborovna KZT
Lažanský palácpřednášková par. 1 Tue 17:20–18:55 GREINER L. (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2) Seminárka KZT
Lažanský palácpřednášková par. 1 - Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:
- The schedule has not yet been prepared
- The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Sound Design - Bachelor (qualification subject)