Film Sound Technology and Methods 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
308PTFIZ2 ZK 2 2T Czech summer

Subject guarantor

Jan ČENĚK, Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s)

Jan ČENĚK, Jiří MOUDRÝ

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The course aim is to acquaint students clearly with the basics of sound design and technology used in film and, frequently, TV.

Mode of study

Presentation of the practice and theory experience of the instructor. Moderated discussion. Contact instruction.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Completion of „Introduction to Sound Design“ and „Sound Technology Practice.“

Course contents

(Fundamentals of Sound design)

This course is a combination of presentation and information about the technical tools and technology related to design, production and presentation of the sound element of a work for film or TV. The course aim is to introduce student summarily with the basics of sound design and technology used in film and partially in TV.

  1. Basic knowledge of sound 1.
  2. Basic knowledge of sound 2.
  3. The acoustic spectra of musical instruments and speech.
  4. Techical equipment for receiving sound, receiving sound with a microphone.
  5. Binaural hearing, stereophonics
  6. Type of sound recording and formats.
  7. Anti-noise equipment, sychronizing sound with an image.
  8. Sound processing technology in film and TV, sound procedures 1.
  9. Sound processing technology in film and TV, sound procedures 2.
  10. Procedure in processing the sound component in film, preparation and recording.
  11. Procedure in processing the sound component in film, finishing work.
  12. The Sound Engineer and his work with other members of the crew and an overview of multi-channel sound systems.

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)

Dickreiter, M. (2003): Mikrofon-Aufnahmetechnik. Hirzel Verlag, Stuttgart. (ISBN 3-7776-1199-9)

Dolby Laboratories Inc. - Firemní literature

Huber, D. M. Williams P. (1998): Professional Microphone Techniques. Mix Books Emeryville. (ISBN 0-872886-85-9)

Hurka, M. - Estetika zvuku ve filmu ( CsFÚ 1965) Kolektiv - Film a filmová technika (SNTL 1974)

Kolmer, F. - Prostorová akustika SNTL 1984

Smetana, C. - Praktická elektroakustika (SNTL 1981)

Škvor, Z.- Akustika a elektroakustika(Academia 2001)

Webers, J. (2003): Handbuch der Tonstudiotechnik. Franzis Verlag, Poing. (ISBN3-7723-5528-5)

http://www.dolby.com/

Assessment methods and criteria

Grading and credit are awarded for:

a) attendance (80% of the total number of hours) and submission of the required work and:

b) analysis of the sound element of a particular modern Czech feature film in 3-5 pages.

Further, based on class participation and completion of the final interview.

Schedule for winter semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

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
room 323
Room No. 323
(Lažanský palác)
MOUDRÝ J.
12:20–13:55
(lecture parallel1)
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Mon 12:20–13:55 Jiří MOUDRÝ Room No. 323
Lažanský palác 		lecture parallel1

The subject is a part of the following study plans