sound mixing

Improve your interviews and voice-overs by learning to acquire the best-quality sound for audio documentaries and multimedia productions. In this four-part class, we'll discuss the best gear to use (and some good-enough alternatives) and techniques for using that equipment. Learn when to use an omni-directional mic, a shotgun, a lavalier, or a boundary microphone, and where to place them. Do you need a pistol grip, or a boom, or will a firm grip on the mic suffice? When are the built-in mics on the recorder good enough? We'll talk about avoiding background noise and distortion, and what to do when you can't. We'll also cover computer-based processing and editing techniques for improving your recordings once they've been made.

Put an end to distorted and noisy audio! Learn the important steps in making audio a quality part of your next project. This special two-part workshop will look at the important considerations for field audio recording, particularly with digital camcorders. You will learn the step-by-step process of setting up and selecting audio gear for an audio or video production within your budget. Experience hands on training with audio accessories, microphones, mixers, and wirelesses. The workshop will also look at some of the newest technological innovations for digital video-sound recording.

This workshop is open to all young people ages 11 to 19.

How do you master a mixer? How do you cope with difficult sound situations? What are the pros and cons of wireless microphones? This special two-part workshop will look at important considerations for field recording, particularly with miniDV camcorder productions, including choosing the proper gear for your project. The workshop will also look at some of the newest technological innovations for digital video sound recordings.