Sound Design for Audiovisual Projects
A course by Mariano AlvarezSound Designer
A course by Mariano Alvarez, Sound Designer
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
History of sound design
5 minutes, 28 seconds
The main concepts of the relationship between image and sound
16 minutes, 24 seconds
More concepts of the relationship between image and sound
14 minutes, 38 seconds
Equipment
3 minutes, 13 seconds
Pre-production
17 minutes, 38 seconds
Environments
8 minutes, 13 seconds
What's included in this course?
As an introduction to the course, get to know a little about Mariano Alvarez's career in the world of sound design and the main references that helped him develop his personal style.
Next, take a look at a brief history of the basic concepts of sound design and see the equipment you need to complete a sound design project for an audiovisual piece.
Now it's time to begin your creative journey! Start by exploring how to work with a Foley, dialogs, and effects. Then discover all the mixing secrets for perfecting your piece, such as how to edit and compress audio tracks in the final video format.
To finish up, your teacher shows you how to prepare your file for delivery to the client. Mariano leaves you with some final tips on creating a sound-design portfolio and getting your work out there.
Recommended software & tools for this course
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 month ago
Perfeito! claramente um professor que sabe o que esta fazendo e ensina com maestria! os exemplos e didática sao otimos!
- 8 months ago
Excelência e qualidade!
Disse-lhes Jesus: Eu sou o Caminho, a Verdade e a Vida, ninguém vem ao Pai senão por Mim. João 14:6
- 9 months ago
Muy buen curso, aprendi cosas nuevas
- 9 months ago
Curso muy bien explicado. Te lleva por la mano y te dá el apso a paso para crear un sound design para tu proyecto audiovisual.
- 9 months ago
Curso correcto, recomendado para las personas que se inician. Es una buena introducción en el mundo del diseño del sonido.
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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FAQs
Sound design for audiovisual media involves creating and manipulating sounds, effects, and soundtracks for films, series, and animations. This course teaches practical and creative techniques to enrich storytelling and craft immersive sound experiences.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those who already have some audio or audiovisual experience and want to deepen their skills in recording, editing, and creating sound effects.
You’ll learn recording, editing, mixing, crafting original sound effects, building soundscapes, syncing audio with visuals, and advanced sound design techniques for various media.
You’ll need a computer, good-quality headphones, a portable microphone or recorder, audio editing software (like Pro Tools), and access to basic recording gear.
The course covers sound design, sound effects, recording techniques, mixing, musique concrète, sound libraries, sound design for animation, manipulating sound fragments, and classic case studies like THX 1138 and King Kong.
You’ll learn to record, manipulate, and combine sounds using Foley techniques, field recording, and digital editing to create realistic and innovative effects for different audiovisual contexts.
Yes, the course teaches how to capture sounds using cassette recorders, smartphones, and portable microphones, as well as how to edit and adapt these sounds for professional use.