Introduction to Sound Workshop

If you have no experience in recording sound for film or media, this free workshop is for you. This introduction workshop will teach you how to record sound on boom microphones including shotgun microphones and also lavalier microphones. Headphones will all be provided for you. All you need to do is register and show up! :)

In the 3 hours you will:

• Have an Recording Sound
• Session 1 - Split into groups to learn the basics of recording using a boom or lavalier microphone
• Have a Break & chat with others
• Session 2 - Split into groups to learn the basics of recording using a boom or lavalier microphone
• Wrap up & feedback time

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Your workshop facilitators are Richard W. Scott and Tony Park.

ABOUT RICHARD:

Richard will be teaching all about proper booming techniques and how to capture the best audio using a shotgun microphone and not be seen in the shot!

With 10+ years professional experience, Richard's career has given him opportunities to work in a multitude of formats including; features, shorts, docs, TV, commerical, corporate, animation, podcasts, and voiceover - with credits on BBC, Virgin Media, Adidas, Nike, and Barbour. He offers a full-service package, including; location sound recording, sound design, dialogue & sound effects editing, foley, and mixing & mastering. Having made films over for 20 years, he's dipped his toes in most departments, including; writing/directing, camera & lighting, art direction (and even on-camera presenting!), giving him the ability to communicate the language and understand the needs of each department.

Website: richardwscott.com | Social media: @richardwscott92

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ABOUT TONY:

Tony will be teaching all how to mic up your talent or cast using a lavalier microphone for interviews and short films. He'll share practical tips on how to hide microphones and avoid the scratchy noises you sometimes hear with mics that go on clothing.

Tony has around 2 years of experience as a one man band Sound Recordist in short films and documentaries. He also has credits on productions such as 28 Years Later, Smoggie Queens, Farm of a Lifetime & River City as a Sound Trainee on teams with industry professionals such as: Denise Yarde, Barry Coxhead, Kate Morath, Stu Wright, Bryan Mcintyre, Matty Groark & Colin Lang.

Social media: @tonyparkmedia