Film & TV Audio Post Production Manchester

The SSR advanced Diploma in Post-production has been developed in conjunction with leading Post Production companies (e.g. Sumners, ‘fac365’ and 3Sixty Media - key players that develop programmes for ITV and the BBC) and is delivered by industry active professionals.

Mike Hayes - ‘fac365’
"We are really happy to give our support to this new post production course which we believe is much needed to produce the people with the right skills and talents for this industry."

Following direct advice from our industry partners we ensure our students have experience with video editing on top of their cutting edge expertise in audio Post-production. Moreover we specifically develop team working and client managing skills which are essential to stay on top in this vibrant industry.

Key benefits of the Film & TV Audio Post Production course:

Students on the Film & TV Audio Post Production course enjoy a large number of unique benefits:
• Covers both audio and video aspects of TV and film post production
• High level post audio certified training in Pro Tools
• Embedded video module covers production and editing with Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer
• All training delivered by professional industry-active tutors
• Industry tutors bring in project work for real films, TV programmes and adverts
• Fantastic guest lectures and field trips
• Individual and well as group tuition
• Delivered in a brand new dedicated post production facility that includes a Foley studio which is the only one in the North West and MAC and PC edit suites all to professional standards
• Dedicated Post Production studios giving you access to a range of Post production desks including the AVID ICON and Digico DS-00
• The unique opportunity to use the facilities at Granada including the D-Control desk
• The opportunity to watch commercial work taking place in our professional facilities
• Further access to a large number of additional edit suites and studios
• Multi-disciplinary modules available
• Gives students real life situations and real world portfolios
• Specialist career advice and guidance
• The opportunity to contact our creative partners to secure work placements and jobs
• Personal storage space on the SSR student file server
• Plenty of access to facilities 7 days a week day and evenings
• Same day access available for immediate studio practice
• Lots of extras including guest lectures and field trips
• An SSR qualification and show reel
• A graduate support programme

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 01) to intermediate and experienced users (starting in phase 02-03). 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.

What will I learn?
This comprehensive course is delivered using both the PC and MAC platforms. The course covers a variety of industry hardware and software including Pro Tools, Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro. As well as the technical aspects of the training, the course also focuses on the mechanics of the industry, specific working practices, soft skills and cross disciplinary roles.

Phase 01 - Introduction to Sound and Video:
• Sound Engineering Basics, Principles of Sound, Psychoacoustics
• Studio techniques: Signal flow, Equalisation, Compression, Spatial effects
• Introduction to Pro Tools (up to 110) / FCP / Avid Media Composer
• 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 Pro Tools TDM systems for Foley and ADR recording, track laying and editing.
• Using ICON consoles for 5.1 surround mixing, Advanced Post Production and Workflows.
• Further Pro Tools training (up to 210P). Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer 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.
• Further Pro Tools (up to 310P) / Final Cut Pro / Avid Media Composer tuition
• 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.

FAQ

Who is the Film & TV Audio Post Production course for?
If you want to bring your skills right up to date or expand on your current skills as a sound engineer then this course is for you. Suitable for beginners, degree post graduates and those with relevant experience or education the course starts from first principles, and requires little or no prior knowledge. Year 2 progresses your skills to advanced level, where you can choose your specialism, or take all modules including Live and Studio Sound or Post Production.

Are there any pre-requisites?
NNo formal qualifications are required just a passion for sound.

When will I study?
Afternoon or evening study - Mondays and Tuesdays, 7-10pm, 2 x 3 hour lectures plus flexible weekly studio time, same day or pre-booked to suit your availability. SSR’s generous opening hours fit in with our students’ lives.
Monday-Thursday – 8.30-10.00pm (and on occasions we can extend to midnight)
Friday 8.30-6.00
Saturday and Sunday 9.00 -8.00pm

Who will teach me?
You will be taught by industry active tutors who are currently working with musicians, TV and film companies, computer games companies. Our tutors have worked for Snow Patrol; the Doves; Warner Brothers; Granada; 3sixtymedia; LioneyesTV; BBC; Peter Kay; The Royale Family. In addition our tutors are world expert instructors in Pro Tools.

Where will the Film & TV Audio Post Production course lead me?
As a successful graduate of the Film & TV Audio Post Production course you will have a number of career options available to you. Many freelance sound engineers work in live sound, recording or production, film and television post production, TV broadcast; computer games; Radio or a combination of these areas.

What is the success rate of the Film & TV Audio Post Production course?
Our pass rate on the Film & TV Audio Post Production course is impressive. Of those who complete the course 98% will successfully pass all exams and meet the professional standards that the course demands. Students emerge with an SSR diploma and a showreel to impress employers. Our careers department offers support to students, and through our impressive industry connections and creative partners we are able to successfully place students into some impressive jobs, working for companies such as WIGWAM; Granada; BBC; Sumners; GMAZ; Hummingbird sound; MUTV, as well as leading bands and musicians such as Radiohead, Girls Aloud; Take That; Amy Winehouse and Westlife.

As one of our students recently commented: “Other organisations have got a toe in the water of the industry SSR is fully immersed.” For more information on student success stories click here.

What facilities and studios will I use?
We have some impressive and highly professional equipment and resources that are used in the industry including:

• The Neve console VRP 60 series housed in our impressive 15,00 sq ft top floor studio unique to the north -west.
• The Digi-design ICON console
• The D-Show Live consol
• A Digico DS-00 consol
• Pro-Tools High Definition systems
• Final Cut edit suites with Fibre Channel
• 9 introduction and intermediate studios
• A dedicated post production facility which includes a foley studio, the only one in the north west
• A 2000sq ft live venue
• DJ booths
• Computer facilities including a dedicated Mac suite
• The Green Room – the student common room

In addition to the teaching what extra features does the Film & TV Audio Post Production course have?
Students on the Film & TV Audio Post Production course can expect to have field trips to highly exciting music venues and events, recording studios and media companies to see what goes on behind the scenes and meet key people in the industry. Some recent examples include ELBOW; Girls Aloud and Westlife as well as trips to Granada. We also have regular guest lectures from key experts from the Music industry and the TV and film world. Some examples are ; the sound engineers for Prince, Def Lepard and Ian Brown and the post production staff for Peter Kay and Steve Coogan.

Once I leave is that it?
We have a saying at SSR: "Once an SSR student always an SSR student" and through our Graduate Support Programme you can expect to receive additional services from SSR. This includes continued access to our careers service and introductions to our creative partners; information on job opportunities; use of studios and edit suites including our Neve facility at heavily discounted rates; special discounted rates on continued training courses such as Pro tools and Apple software.

Film & TV Audio Post Production entry requirements & applications

Entry requirements

By interview. Some understanding of basic audio or music production is preferred but not essential.

Applications

To apply for a course, you will need to print this application form.

Please then complete both pages of the form and return it, with the appropriate enrolment fee to:

Applications
SSR
65 - 69 Downing Street
Manchester
M1 7JE

Upon receipt of your application, we will contact you to arrange an interview or to confirm your acceptance onto the course.