Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects
A course by Mariano Alvarez , Sound Designer
Joined February 2022

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.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (40)
- 2,144 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 · Turkish
- 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.

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Mariano Alvarez
A course by Mariano Alvarez
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
History and concepts of sound design
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History of sound design
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The main concepts of the relationship between image and sound
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More concepts of the relationship between image and sound
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Equipment
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U3
The sound design creation process
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Pre-production
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Environments
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Foley
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Effects
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Dialogues and voices
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Mixing
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U4
Deliveries and the job market
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Delivery and M&E
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Portfolio and how to publicize the work
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FP
Final project
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Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects
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Muy buen curso, me gusto mucho, aprendi muchas cosas nuevas como animador 3D.
Es muy básico, inicia desde cero y es muy detallado, vale la pena estudiarlo.
Un curso bastante instructivo, merece la pena hacerlo