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Sound Recording for Documentary Film UCL

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Tuition fee
255 GBP / full
255 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
255 GBP / full
255 GBP / full
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Duration
2 days
Duration
2 days
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Taught in
English
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About

UCL's Sound Recording for Documentary Film online evening course will give you the skills you need to capture great sound for film, and deal with problems that can occur on set.

Overview

UCL's Sound Recording for Documentary Film course is delivered with the understanding that documentary films can be produced under a range of conditions and budgets.

Key facts

  • You'll learn about equipment and recording techniques, such as booming and radio mic setting, as well as what constitutes a ‘good’ sound recording.
  • Sessions are held on Tuesday evenings, from 7pm to 9pm, over four weeks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • What are we trying to achieve as documentary sound recordists? What constitutes a ‘good’ sound recording?
  • Before you’ve picked up your kit: Understanding the requirements of a specific job, locations, relationships with crew and contributors, and being prepared.
  • Making your editor happy: What can we provide to our editor to make sure that the sound is as good as possible in the edit?
  • Working as a one-man band:  Advantages and disadvantages, kit, camera settings.
    • Working as a sound recordist: Kit options, mixers/recorders and their various features, working effectively with other crew members, booming technique.

    Key information

    Duration

    • Part-time
      • 2 days

    Start dates & application deadlines

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    Language

    English

    Delivered

    Online

    Campus Location

    • London, United Kingdom

    What students do after studying

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    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    English requirements

    We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

    Other requirements

    General requirements

    This course is open to all, whether you're making a film solo and need specific advice to improve the sound on your project, or want to start your journey towards working as a sound recordist.

    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      255 GBP / full
      255 GBP / full
    • Domestic

      Citizens or residents
      255 GBP / full
      255 GBP / full

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