INTRODUCTION TO SOUND FOR ARTISTS AND INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS [work-in-progress]
I’m currently developing a non-technical 1-day workshop on sound aimed at independent filmmakers and moving image artists. This idea comes out of various experiences I’ve had over the years as a sound designer working with filmmakers who operate outside the realms of commercial filmmaking. The plan is to use this opportunity to bring a small group of people together and to consider the creative potential of sound and experimental music in film.
In tandem with this I’m also writing a small practical handbook containing basic information about how sound and music can be used in moving image projects. From practical location considerations, sound editing during the picture edit and workflow organisation, to effective collaboration strategies with a sound designer, multichannel sound projection, mix levels for different formats and cinema/gallery presentation, the handbook is designed to go hand-in-hand with the workshop.