Maricopa Community Colleges  MTC120   20006-20035 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/25/00
MTC120 20006-20035 LEC
LAB 		3 Credit(s)
0 Credit(s) 		3 Period(s)
2 Period(s)
Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video
Basic principles of recording and mixing sound for film and video. Includes voice over, automatic dialog replacement (ADR), foley, ambience, special effects and music. Emphasis on analog and digital recording techniques in the field as well as in a controlled environment. Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: TCM120
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MTC120   20006-20035 Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video
1. Explain the acoustic principles of sound. (I)
2. Identify and explain the different parts of the recording chain. (II)
3. Demonstrate the techniques necessary to use a mixer board. (III)
4. Explain the fundamental components of signal routing. (IV)
5. Identify the principles of recording foley, automatic dialog replacement, voice over, special effects, ambience and music. (V)
6. Demonstrate the uses of analog and digital recording decks. (VI)
7. Explain the current methods of synchronization. (VII)
8. Describe the current file formats used in audio recording. (VIII)
9. Demonstrate the proper use of compressors. (IX)
10. Demonstrate the types of microphones used in recording sound for film and video. (X)
11. Transfer sound from one piece of equipment to another in both digital and analog formats. (XI)
12. Explain the techniques used when transferring video to film/optical tracks. (XII)
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MTC120   20006-20035 Introduction to Sound Design for Film and Video
    I. Basic Principles of Acoustic Waveforms
        A. Frequency
        B. Amplitude
        C. Velocity
        D. Shape
        E. Phase
        F. Harmonic
      II. Recording Chain
          A. Transducers
          B. Analog
          C. Digital
          D. A/D converters
          E. D/A converters
        III. Mixer Board
            A. Channel inputs
            B. Track selection
            C. Master section
            D. Meter bridges
          IV. Signal Routing
              A. Patch bays
              B. Connectors
              C. Auxiliary sends and returns
            V. Recording Principles
                A. Foley
                B. Special effects
                C. Automatic Dialogue Replacement (ADR)
                D. Voice over
                E. Music
                F. Ambience
              VI. Analog and Digital Decks
                  A. Different uses of each machine
                  B. Syncing
                  C. Transfer to digital audio work station non-linear editing system
                VII. Synchronization
                    A. SMPTE
                    B. MIDI time code
                    C. Normal
                  VIII. Current File Formats
                      A. AVI
                      B. AIFF
                      C. Quicktime
                      D. OMFI
                    IX. Compression
                        A. Ratio
                        B. Threshold
                        C. RMS/Peak
                        D. Make-up gain
                        E. Hard knee/soft knee
                        F. Attack/Release
                      X. Microphones
                          A. Condenser/Dynamic
                          B. Phantom power
                          C. Filters
                          D. Pop screens
                          E. Booms
                        XI. Digital/Analog Transfer Mediums
                            A. Digital/analog
                            B. SPDIF, AES/EBU
                            C. Fiber optic
                            D. Fire Wire
                          XII. Transferring audio to film
                              A. Optical tracks
                              B. 16, 35mm
                              C. Mono/stereo
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