Explore part-time, self-paced online courses designed by the industry professionals at Metalworks Institute—Canada’s premiere school for music and entertainment. Whether you’re diving into audio production, recording, music business, or songwriting, earn a recognized certificate and gain real-world skills from the comfort of your own home.
In this course on audio post-production with a focus on dialogue, we'll explore the journey from capturing sound to creating a polished final mix. Each module will build upon the last, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to enhance, repair, and integrate dialogue effectively into your projects.
In this course on audio post-production with a focus on dialogue, we’ll explore the journey from capturing sound to creating a polished final mix. Each module will build upon the last, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to enhance, repair, and integrate dialogue effectively into your projects.
In this module, we dive into the art of recording dialogue. You’ll learn about selecting the right microphones, optimal placement techniques, and how to adapt to different recording environments. We’ll also touch on ADR, ensuring you understand how to replace or enhance spoken lines after filming.
In this module, we start editing dialogue. You’ll get hands-on experience with audio software, learning how to cut, splice, and adjust timing. We’ll cover techniques for maintaining natural flow and fixing common recording issues like room tone mismatches.
In this module, we tackle the nuances of cleaning up dialogue. You’ll learn noise reduction methods, how to remove unwanted artifacts, and techniques for restoring clarity to muffled or damaged audio. It’s all about making dialogue crisp and clear.
In this module, we enhance dialogue to fit the narrative and emotional context of a scene. We’ll explore equalization, compression, and the creative use of effects like reverb to give dialogue depth and character, ensuring it stands out without overpowering the mix.
In this module, we focus on integrating dialogue into the complete soundscape. You’ll learn how to balance dialogue against music and effects, positioning it within the stereo or surround field, and mastering for various playback environments to ensure your dialogue sounds great everywhere.
Required Hardware (minimum):
Laptop Computer (PC or Mac)
Specifications:
Minimum 3.0 GHz Processor
16GB RAM (64 Bit)
256GB SSD
Shareable Certificate
Taught in English
Self-paced Learning
Course Evaluations:
5 Quizzes & 1 Final Exam
Estimated Time to Complete:
13-18 Hours
Course Availability:
On-Demand
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