Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects

A course by Mariano Alvarez , Sound Designer

Sound Designer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined February 2022

Learn to create sound effects for films with an impactful narrative, from studying the script to mixing the final tracks

100% positive reviews (37)
1,853 students
Audio: Portuguese, English
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to create sound effects for films with an impactful narrative, from studying the script to mixing the final tracks

Sound design plays a fundamental role in audiovisual productions and is capable of rousing emotions and taking the viewer to both real and imaginary places. In this online course, sound designer Mariano Alvarez teaches you to create impactful narratives with sound for an audiovisual project.

Throughout the course, learn to put together a sound-design piece to be used as a tool in film production. Discover the fundamental concepts as well as how to create a certain ambiance using sound effects to emphasize each image. Mariano also shows you how to deliver your file and present your work.

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What will you learn in this online course?

14 lessons & 21 downloads

History of sound design
5 minutes, 28 seconds
Equipment
3 minutes, 13 seconds
Pre-production
17 minutes, 38 seconds
Environments
8 minutes, 13 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (37)
  • 1,853 students
  • 14 lessons (2h 8m)
  • 21 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese, English
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Put together a sound-design piece for an audiovisual project, from studying the script to exporting the final mix.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Musicians, sound technicians, game designers, filmmakers, and anyone interested in the world of sound design.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, you need some basic knowledge of a multitrack audio program, filming, microphoning, and audiovisual language.


Reviews

1,853 Students
37 Reviews
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Mariano Alvarez

A course by Mariano Alvarez

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Sound Designer

Mariano Alvarez is a sound designer, researcher, and partner at Punch Audio studio. He holds a degree in art and design from the University of São Paulo, a master's in arts and communication, and is a professor of sound and audiovisual art as well as a researcher.

Throughout his career he's received awards such as a Cannes Lions, LIA, D&AD, and Ciclope, and has worked for big-name clients including HBO, Netflix, Disney, Chevrolet, P&G, Nike, Unilever, Ambev, Burger King, and many more.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    History and concepts of sound design

    • History of sound design
    • The main concepts of the relationship between image and sound
    • More concepts of the relationship between image and sound
    • Equipment
  • U3

    The sound design creation process

    • Pre-production
    • Environments
    • Foley
    • Effects
    • Dialogues and voices
    • Mixing
  • U4

    Deliveries and the job market

    • Delivery and M&E
    • Portfolio and how to publicize the work
  • FP

    Final project

    • Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects

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Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects. Music, and Audio course by Mariano Alvarez

Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects

A course by Mariano Alvarez
Sound Designer. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined February 2022
  • 100% positive reviews (37)
  • 1,853 students