Introduction to Video Sound Design
2h 18mBeginner2017-05-11
Authors
Scott Hirsch
NYU Professor, Sound Designer, Film and Video Editor, Audio Engineer
Course details
When it comes to storytelling through film or video, sound design is crucial to the success of your narrative. This course explores the history of video sound design, and helps you understand the workflow, development, and elements of a successful soundtrack.
Scott Hirsch starts with the basics, discussing the history and legacy of sound for film, and working through the core concepts and elements of a compelling sound design. Next, he takes you through a sound design workflow, highlights the different elements of a soundtrack, and shows professional examples of sound design in a few real-world projects. He also explores the future of the soundtrack, discussing the core concepts of immersive audio, as well as real-world applications of 3D audio.
Learning objectives
The history and legacy of sound for film
The role of sound in visual media
The elements of a soundtrack
Following a sound design workflow
Editing dialogue and producing sound
The role of sound effects
Mixing a soundtrack
Exploring the future of sound for visual media
Core concepts of immersive audio
Scott Hirsch starts with the basics, discussing the history and legacy of sound for film, and working through the core concepts and elements of a compelling sound design. Next, he takes you through a sound design workflow, highlights the different elements of a soundtrack, and shows professional examples of sound design in a few real-world projects. He also explores the future of the soundtrack, discussing the core concepts of immersive audio, as well as real-world applications of 3D audio.
Learning objectives
The history and legacy of sound for film
The role of sound in visual media
The elements of a soundtrack
Following a sound design workflow
Editing dialogue and producing sound
The role of sound effects
Mixing a soundtrack
Exploring the future of sound for visual media
Core concepts of immersive audio
Skills covered
Sound DesignAuditionPro ToolsAvidAudio and MusicVideoAdobe
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
1. History and Legacy of Sound for Film
- 02 - Appreciating a first scene
- 03 - Historical perspectives
- 04 - Surround sound developments
- 05 - The digital revolution
2. Becoming Aware of the Role of Sound in Visual Media
- 06 - Active vs. passive listening
- 07 - Exploring the sonic world of a film
- 08 - Getting to know the language of sound
- 09 - Sonic language and techniques
3. Elements of a Soundtrack
- 10 - Overview of soundtrack elements
- 11 - Following a sound design workflow
- 12 - An up close look at production sound
- 13 - Editing dialogue and production sound
- 14 - Understanding the role of sound effects
- 15 - The role of music in a soundtrack
4. Mixing and Finalizing a Soundtrack
- 16 - Approaching the final mix
- 17 - Comparing mixing styles
- 18 - Examining real-world sessions
5. The Future of Sound for Visual Media
- 19 - The core concepts of immersive audio
- 20 - Immersive audio mixing conventions
- 21 - Real-world applications of 3D audio
Conclusion
- 22 - Next steps
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