Join Gabrielle Haley, the Head of Sound Design at Black Goblin for a hands-on introduction to production sound for film. In this class, Gabby covers the basics of film production sound. Sound is 50% of a film, yet most creatives who aren't in the audio department know very little about how it works and the importance of capturing great quality sound on set. 

If you are shooting on a tight budget, knowing and understanding how sound can be the "make it" or "break it" of your production will help you achieve the best possible results. One of the biggest give-aways that a film is low budget is the quality of the sound, so, in this course, we will make sure to give you the tools to keep it high on your priority list. 

"An Introduction to Production Sound for Film" is for anyone interested in filmmaking whether you have a background in sound or not. You will learn everything you should know to communicate effectively with sound professionals and get the best possible results during production.

Class modules:

• Production sound basics
• Boom techniques and equipment
• Mic techniques and equipment
• Recording devices
• Sound syncing
• Sound reports/logs
• How to get the best sound crew?

If you wish to undertake sound work for yourself, having access to the basic pieces of sound equipment shown in the class is ideal, this will ensure you can practice constantly. However, this is not compulsory; you can still gain very valuable knowledge without the equipment and even practice some of the elements taught without it. If you simply want to improve your audio knowledge so you can gain confidence working with your professional sound crew, no equipment is required.

Understanding the sound department in film is crucial, as a good quality audio makes a whole difference in your project, as such, we hope you enjoy the class and that these tools help you navigate sound with no fear and even with a bit of fun!