Sound Design in Feature Films and TV

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
308ZTH ZK 1 12S Czech winter

Subject guarantor

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s)

Ladislav GREINER, Jiří MOUDRÝ

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.

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

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.

Schedule for winter 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.
14:00–15:35
(lecture parallel1)
Tue
room 318
Room No. 318
(Lažanský palác)
GREINER L.
17:20–18:55
(lecture parallel1)
Wed
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Mon 14:00–15:35 Jiří MOUDRÝ Room No. 323
Lažanský palác 		lecture parallel1
Tue 17:20–18:55 Ladislav GREINER Room No. 318
Lažanský palác 		lecture parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2018/2019:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans