Students will learn the step-by step approach to recording high-quality audio on set, from choosing the right microphones to learning how to use a boom mic. Leading audio experts including the head of Apple Audio and inventor of THX Tom Holman, teach the craft that has taken them a lifetime to learn.

This class includes demonstrations of the various micriophone types, a distance demo of proximity and falloff, and hundreds of techniques for recording on-set audio.

In addition to the lessons, this class also contains a number of other resources, including:

• Hundreds of test questions - Simply use the FilmSkills Test Manager to mix and match questions from each lesson to create unlimited, fully-customizable tests.
   
• Projects and Exercises - Choose from nearly a dozen projects that can be assigned, submitted, and graded... all inside FilmSkills.
   
• Downloads and Web Links - Many lessons contain a wealth of samples, downloadable files, and examples students can apply to their own projects.

In addition, this FilmSkills Class includes a suite of classroom management tools, including:

• Integrated Class Calendar – Sync classroom events, lessons, tests, and projects with all the students in this class.
   
• Discussion Forums – Create group discussions, direct message individual students in this class, and post announcements to the entire class.
   
• Upload your own files and weblinks – Customize this class with your own materials and web links.
   
• Track student progress  – Built in video tracking lets you see who is watching the videos, and who isn't.
   
• Class and Student GradeBooks – Track student attendance and participation, test and project results, and add external grades with ease.

The FilmSkills Audio Recording Class is an engaging, video-based series that fully replaces the textbook by engaging students with expert advice and interactivity.