Sound Recording Workshop (Hands-On)
August 19 @ 7:45 pm – 10:15 pm
Join us for a practical evening focused on one of the most critical (but often overlooked) elements of filmmaking – sound recording. This hands-on workshop is designed to help you get to grips with the gear we use most often on club shoots, and to build your confidence when capturing dialogue on set.
Whether you’re new to sound or looking to sharpen your skills, this is a chance to learn through doing.
What we’ll cover:
- How to position a shotgun mic on a boom for clean, consistent dialogue
- Tips for working with personal (lav) mics, including hiding techniques and avoiding rustle
- Basic techniques for monitoring and adjusting levels on the fly
- Understanding mic placement in relation to framing and movement
- Working collaboratively with the camera and directing team
- Common pitfalls in low-budget sound recording and how to avoid them
We’ll be working with real scenes and actors, rotating through sound roles so everyone gets hands-on experience.
Equipment focus:
This session will focus on club-owned gear, including:
- Rode NTG2 shotgun mic with boom pole and shock mount
- Sennheiser G3 wireless lavalier mics
- Zoom audio recorders and club headphones
We’ll set up practical filming situations where you can test mic placement, record takes, and review sound quality – all with immediate feedback and support. If you’ve ever worried about background noise, inconsistent levels, or that dreaded rustle from a shirt collar, this is your chance to troubleshoot and learn the fixes in real time.
Bring your own kit too (optional)
If you have your own mics, recorders, or headphones, feel free to bring them along and compare setups.