Film & TV Audio post Production Overview

The SSR Advanced Diploma in Post Production has been developed in conjunction with leading Post Production companies. The course produces graduates with cutting edge expertise in audio Post Production along with video editing using Final Cut Pro. Moreover we specifically develop team working and client managing expertise which are essential to stay on top in this vibrant industry.

Film & TV Audio Post Production detailed course description

The Film & TV Audio Post Production course is divided into 3 phases of graded learning, from beginner level (starting in Phase 1) to intermediate and experienced users (starting in Phase 2-3).

Graduates of this course can expect to have the hard and soft skills necessary for entry into the post production audio industry. Graduates will also be eligible for entry onto higher level Post Graduate Degree training.

This comprehensive course is delivered using both the PC and MAC platforms. The course covers a variety of industry hardware and software including Final Cut Pro. As well as the technical aspects of the training, the course also focuses on the mechanics of the industry,

Phase 01 - Introduction to Sound and Video:

• Sound Engineering Basics, Principles of Sound, Psychoacoustics
• Studio techniques: Signal flow, Equalisation, Compression, Spatial effects
• Introduction to film and video (transmission, signal, frame rates, etc.)
• Introduction to typical post production workflows
• Practical time: Short projects (advertisements, trailers) – develop basic video and sound editing / recording skills

Phase 02 - Audio Post Production techniques:

• Using ICON consoles for 5.1 surround mixing, Advanced Post Production and Workflows.
• Final Cut Pro tuition, ADR theory and practice, Field recording, Sound FX generation (theory / practice). Foley recording (theory / practice), in-depth mixing (theory / practice)
• Practical time: Medium scale projects (excerpts from TV series, movie sequences) – introduction to the many job roles encountered in typical post production environments (track laying, ADR recording, dubbing, editing, Foley work, etc.).

Phase 03 - Advanced Audio Post Production:

• Hardware and software requirements as above, plus access to further advanced studios for recording / mixing / editing. Introduction / access to facilities of our industry partners.
• Final Cut Pro
• Advanced tuition on subjects introduced in Module 02 (ADR, Foley, Mixing, etc.)
• Industry related practice (large-scale projects, e.g. full TV episodes, documentaries, etc.) – working in teams, project exchange through different stages, working towards tight deadlines. Specific company research and job application.

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