Sound for Film & TV Workshop
LOCATION: The Spark of Hudson (Hudson, NY)
IMPORTANT DATES:
Application Deadline: February 5 @ 5pm
App Review and Interviews: January 15 - February 7
Acceptance Announcement: February 10
Workshop Begins: Friday February 21
Are you prepared to excel in on-set audio recording for film and TV?
This intensive workshop is your opportunity to learn from experienced sound professionals and develop the critical skills needed to capture high-quality audio on set.
Through hands-on training and real-world exercises, participants will explore techniques for effective sound recording and troubleshooting, all while gaining valuable insights into the professional workflow of the sound department.
ABOUT WORKSHOP:
SCHEDULE:
SESSION 1: FRIDAY, FEB 21
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SESSION 2: SATURDAY, FEB 22
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SESSION 3: SUNDAY, FEB 23
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
Sound Fundamentals: Learn the principles of sound and how to optimize recording devices and microphones for various setups.
Microphone Techniques: Explore mic placement for dialogue capture and advanced techniques, including wireless solutions.
Boom Operation: Practice effective boom handling for clean audio capture in complex scenes.
On-Set Workflows: Understand the roles within the sound department and how to troubleshoot common issues in dynamic production environments.
Group Project: Apply your knowledge by capturing and mixing audio for a short scene.
OUTCOMES: Participants will leave the workshop with a strong foundation in on-set sound recording and practical experience in capturing dialogue and environmental audio.
PRE-REQUISITES: No prior sound experience is necessary. This workshop is open to anyone with a passion for storytelling through sound and a desire to develop technical expertise.
Registration Fee: $499 (full scholarships available for up to 10 trainees)
This program welcomes all community members and actively seeks participation from individuals from diverse backgrounds, women, and others historically underrepresented in the film industry.
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Apply now!
INSTRUCTORS:
While studying at the London Film School, Allison Jackson discovered her keen ear and love of sound. Once a fully-fledged union member, she began working as a sound utility. Having worked 5 years as an indie sound mixer, she was given the opportunity to mix tandem episodes for all 3 seasons of the television series ‘The Following’. After that show ended, she gradually made the shift to mixing full time. More contacts were made, more experience gained, and she now works full time as a mixer. She still learns from every job, strives for perfection in every job, and has yet to lose her love of sound.
Mike O’Brien is an experienced audio professional well-versed in all aspects of location sound from ENG to EFP to multi-camera live events to narrative and documentary films. His broad range of skills cover all aspects of location-based audio engineering, video engineering (including 35+ years of New York Fashion Week live events for top tier and up-and-coming designers), camera operating, and media management. Facile with broadcast systems and digital cinema cameras and a mentor to scores of new and established audio-video professionals. His professional approach, problem solving, and calm demeanor have resulted in stellar productions and happy clients for over 39 years.
Stockade Works’ programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Stockade Works believes that film, media, and tech should be accessible for all people. If an accessibility offering such as American Sign Language Interpretation, live captioning, audio descriptions or a post event transcript would aid in your participation, please let us know.