Audio for Video: Production and Post Sound Techniques
3h 8mIntermediate2016-03-25
Authors
Scott Hirsch
NYU Professor, Sound Designer, Film and Video Editor, Audio Engineer
Course details
Video producers are adept at making all the visual aspects of their carefully shot projects look great. However, when it comes to the sound, many suffer unnecessarily. Audio for Video: Production and Post Sound Techniques is aimed at video professionals who are looking to manage their audio better—from start to finish. The course will take a three-point approach to
Capturing audio and following the proper workflow for optimum results
Sound editing—improving and restoring audio in post-production
Mixing and exporting audio or preparing it for handoff to a professional audio engineer
The second and third steps feature Adobe Audition CC, a powerful audio post-production program with a host of tools to clean up, sculpt, and finesse your sound design. The seamless workflow to and from Adobe Premiere Pro makes it a powerful audio toolset. However, author Scott Hirsch's techniques work equally well in other video and sound editing applications. Watch this course to learn practical techniques for getting better sound in all your productions.
Learning objectives
Choosing the right gear, including lavalier and boom mics
Syncing offline devices
Working with audio in the video editor
Moving files to Audition
Choosing sources
Cleaning up and getting the most out of nonideal audio
Reducing noise
Adding sound effects
Mixing and adjusting levels
Exporting and managing final files
Capturing audio and following the proper workflow for optimum results
Sound editing—improving and restoring audio in post-production
Mixing and exporting audio or preparing it for handoff to a professional audio engineer
The second and third steps feature Adobe Audition CC, a powerful audio post-production program with a host of tools to clean up, sculpt, and finesse your sound design. The seamless workflow to and from Adobe Premiere Pro makes it a powerful audio toolset. However, author Scott Hirsch's techniques work equally well in other video and sound editing applications. Watch this course to learn practical techniques for getting better sound in all your productions.
Learning objectives
Choosing the right gear, including lavalier and boom mics
Syncing offline devices
Working with audio in the video editor
Moving files to Audition
Choosing sources
Cleaning up and getting the most out of nonideal audio
Reducing noise
Adding sound effects
Mixing and adjusting levels
Exporting and managing final files
Skills covered
Audio for VideoAuditionAudio EngineeringDigital Audio WorkstationsPremiere ProAudio and MusicVideoAdobeDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - How to use the exercise files
- 03 - What you should know
1. Production Techniques
- 04 - Best practices for recording great production sound
- 05 - Choose the right gear for the job
- 06 - Lavalier techniques
- 07 - Boom mic techniques
- 08 - Set appropriate input and monitoring levels
2. Dealing with Audio in the Video Edit
- 09 - Sync offline recording devices
- 10 - Working with audio tracks in the video edit
- 11 - Working with audio tracks in the video editor
3. Moving to Audition
- 12 - Workflow from Premiere to Audition
- 13 - Set up Audition for video editing
- 14 - Choosing sources
- 15 - Editing techniques
- 16 - Background sound creating a world
- 17 - Adding sound FX
4. Fixing Issues
- 18 - What you can and can t fix
- 19 - Hums and tonal noise repair
- 20 - Broadband noise repair
- 21 - Clicks, pops, and scratches
5. DIY Mixing and Exporting In-System
- 22 - Mixing to the proper levels
- 23 - Using EQ and other plugins
- 24 - Exploring automation techniques
- 25 - Finalizing your mix
6. Working with an Audio Editor
- 26 - How to prepare your timeline for audio handoff
- 27 - Exporting files for the audio session
- 28 - Managing video files
Conclusion
- 29 - Next steps