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1. Introduction to Sound for Visual Media

• Overview of postproduction studios and tools
• Elements of postproduction sound
• Workflow of the production process from location audio capture to deliverables for post-production work

2. Location Audio Capture Part 1

• On-set location sound capture by shooting an example short film with typical ‘problem recordings’ for later correction
• Recording techniques for location sound: boom operation, lavalier setups
• Mixing audio signals for separation for sound capture
• Synchronization: free-run sync for audio and video devices
• Backup of audio and video assets to editing software

3. Location Audio Capture Part 2

• Editing in the Davinci workstation, assembling audio and video synchronized to a timeline
• Simple sound correction in Davinci
• Output an AAF/OMF for Pro Tools transfer
• Opening an OMF in Pro Tools
• Introduction of Isotope RX correction suite

4. Location Audio Correction/ Dialogue Editing for live sound acquisition

• Techniques for editing a scene, diagnosing audio for correction
• Izotope RX tools explored
• Checkboarding, fading, clip gain, techniques
• The track laying procedure
• Separating PFX from main dialogue
• Using spare takes to fill gaps

5. Fine tuning Advanced Dialogue Editing

• Finalizing with automation and compression techniques
• Advanced Izotope RX correction - Using RX Connect for problem areas

6. Review of Mixing Specs for Broadcast

• Stereo, Surround, Immersive sound: current specifications for theatrical release and streaming services
• Mixing techniques for live audio compression/EQ/room building with reverb

7. Re-Recording Mixing Techniques

• Room building with Impulse Responses (IR)
• Automation/mix fine tuning
• Addition of background ambiences to ‘complete’ a scene

8. Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)

• Recording Techniques for ADR: Loebing booms, animation pre-lay, Lavalier
• Pro Tools ADR (automated dialog replacement) workflow
• Time sync methods: 3 beep and streamers
• Basic editing techniques

9. ADR Editing Techniques

• Manual editing, elastic audio
• Vocalign Synchronization methods

10. Screenplay Analysis

• Understanding key storytelling terminology to relate to directors and visual storytellers
• Script Analysis: The Storytelling Arc
• Understanding editing by dramatic beats, pacing, camera angles
• Analysis of diegetic and non-diegetic sound in visual storytelling
• Sonic signifiers and cultural sensitivity

11. Foley Part 1

• Tools and setup required for a competent Foley Studio
• Personnel and skillsets for a functioning Foley studio
• Brief overview of history of Foley and its modern uses
• Analysis of industry examples
• Commonly used Foley sounds and how they are created
• Breakdown of a Foley Sheet: hands, feet, cloth, extras

12. Foley Part 2

• Foley Sound recreations: horror Foley, dry ice, water, lightsabers, etc.
• Foley labelling and track prep for mixing
• DIY Foley techniques: How to build a Foley room, pits, etc.
• Safety procedures and care of equipment

13. Sound Editing Basics

• Using library sounds to enhance diegetic sound moments for live action
• Pro Tools editing techniques using popular keyboard shortcuts

14. Premixing Techniques

• Integrating stems of sound elements into a single mix session
• Premixing stems using folder tracks, compression, EQ, automation techniques

15. Final 2.0 Mixing and Layback

• Creating finished stems, Music and Effects (M AND E) delivery, versioning
• Mixing techniques for eventual localization for international markets