Course description

This module covers the essentials of capturing clean audio on set and shaping sound in post-production. Learners explore microphone types and placement, room acoustics, and common noise problems. The module also covers audio levels, syncing sound with video, and basic mixing for voiceovers, music, and ambient sound. By the end, learners can record broadcast-quality audio and use sound to strengthen the story a video tells.

What will i learn?

  • Select the right microphone type for different shooting environments
  • Monitor and adjust audio levels during recording
  • Sync audio with video footage in post-production

Requirements

  • Headphones for audio monitoring
  • Laptop with free audio editing software installed (e.g. Audacity, Adobe Audition trial)

Frequently asked question

No. The module focuses on techniques that work with entry-level gear, including smartphone mics and affordable lavalier mics.

Learners work with free and widely available tools like Audacity, alongside an introduction to audio features in standard video editing software.

Alphonce Juma

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Lectures

0

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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