FOUNDATIONAL LESSONS - Sound Tech #1
Learning Target: Set up and monitor a shotgun microphone on a video camera to capture clear audio.
Estimated Time: 45 - 60 minutes
MUST DO:
Form a group of 3 or 4
Check out a full Camera kit
Find the Sound Tech Checklist handout (here or paper copy in class)
Ask Corin for a Sound Tech Demo
Practise - Make sure ALL group members work through the checklist
Grab the Scavenger Hunt (paper copy in class)
Gather your group/ gear and film!
Demonstrate your learning to earn the Technical Licence - Sound Apprentice
Save your SD card for the next lesson!
SHOULD DO:
Make a story with your sounds!
ASPIRE TO DO:
Offload your clips into a folder, listen to them and rename them
SCAVENGER HUNT
Technical Licence Demo
Apprentice
I can use the basic equipment or software with care and support.
CHALLENGE LESSON - Advanced Sound
Learning Target: I can safely set up a shotgun microphone, blimp, boom pole and XLR cable, connect the microphone to the C100, and record and monitor clean audio..
Estimated Time: 45 - 60 minutes
MUST DO:
Form a group of 3 or 4.
Check out a full Canon C100 kit with:
shotgun microphone
blimp / shock mount
boom pole
XLR cable
headphones
Find the C100 Sound Practice Checklist.
Watch the C100 Cam Tech 3 - Sound video and follow along on the camera.
Ask Corin for a sound gear demo. Use your checklist to follow along as we cover:
mounting the shotgun mic in the blimp
attaching the blimp to the boom pole
connecting and managing the XLR cable
holding and aiming the boom correctly
protecting the microphone and equipment
Work through the checklist with your group. Make sure EVERY person practises all the skills on the list.
When done, take the sound kit apart carefully and return all equipment to the correct location.
Sound Practice Checklist