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Sound technician 

Skills block 1: Sound

Analyze the needs of the project and adapt it to the acoustics of an open, enclosed environment.

Write, read and understand a data sheet; master acoustic parameters and simulate a sound production; identify the characteristics of a performance venue; apply the laws of acoustics by localizing sounds and implementing spatialization; determine the type and location of sound equipment; install sound equipment; ensure the proper operation of sound equipment.

Manage a live set and mix an artistic production.

use parametric and graphic equalizers; manage sound volume while respecting decibels and acoustic measurements, the principle of stereophony and amplification, the principle of mass loops and phasing; prevent and control feedback; use various sound effects (delay, reverb, chorus, flanger, phaser, delay line and Haas effect); aural recognition (mixing with effects, aesthetic choices according to musical styles).

Implement live sound logistics on set and at the venue.

know, use and adapt different technologies, families of microphones, their uses and applications, loudspeakers, filters, speakers, stereo pair recording, digital, analog and virtual mixers; know and choose appropriate cables, cable construction and soldering; carry out a complete soundcheck (musical balances), directing the musicians.

Restore a damaged audio file.

know and use the leading software for sound restoration (IZOTOPE RX4).

Evaluation methods

Theoretical assessment, written from week 5 of training. Score out of 20.
Practical assessment in front of a jury: realtime sound system for a live show/concert. Out of 20 marks.

Evaluation criteria

Implementation of patch and stage plan.
Knowledge of the equipment used, ability to meet deadlines, adaptability to the artistic and technical environment, organizational skills, autonomy, rigor, artistic sense, ability to work in a team.

Auditory acuity, harmonic masks, mastering sound illusions and Fletcher and Munson diagrams...

Tone and frequency recognition, intensity discrimination.

Mastery of signal routing and processing according to needs
Auditory, spectral and sound pressure recognition
Recognition of inter-aural differences in time and intensity
Ability to analyze microphonic needs according to sources and requirements

Auditory recognition of natural acoustics.

Artificial reverberation mixing, aesthetic choices according to musical styles

Ability to master all parameters related to programming, synchronization and arrangements

Complete autonomy in sound and production
Live while respecting and mastering the equipment, the basic principles of music.
Live and its regulations and standards.

Competency block 2: Studio production and direction

Analysis of project requirements and preparation of studio, cabling, choice of microphones.

Define equipment requirements and adapt them accordingly. Know and adapt the use of different technologies, microphone families, their uses and applications. Select appropriate cables and perform soldering operations.

Sound recording, editing, mixing, encoding, complete sound and music production.

Master Logic Studio and ProTools software to edit, edit, mix and stereo. Know how to make a choice and adapt this choice to the spatialization required according to the environment of different recording studios, mixing studios, post-production studios, mobile studios. Record vocals, instruments and additional sounds. Edit recorded tracks. Manage track groups. Synchronize to ProTools timeline.

Composition, arrangement, for an original creation.

"Trigger" the drums using samples previously recorded in the studio. Adjustment of track interpretations (accuracy correction and rhythmic placement). Arrangements using electronic music sequences. Create string arrangements using orchestral sample banks. Arrangements respecting the codes of the project's musical style.

Mixing and mastering.

Mixing the drum track group. Balance bass/drums. Mixing guitars, synths and electro sequences. Re-amping. Voice processing. Overall balance. Pre-mastering. CD mastering. Mastering for various streaming services. Original music and sound design for film.

Evaluation methods

Written and practical evaluation in a real-life situation 1 time/quarter Score out of 20

Practical assessment: Presentation of the phonographic project to a professional jury. Score out of 20.

Evaluation criteria

Sound recording, editing, mixing, encoding, complete sound and music production.

Master the basics of mixing with the help of auditory, technical, visual and graphic reference points on the profession's two flagship software packages.

Verification of criteria, in particular: Compliance with and mastery of instructions

Ability to explain the main forms of sound synthesis Quality of analysis

Ability to use virtual instruments and professional hardware

 

Ability to transpose data

Ability to create and evolve sounds

Artistic sense and quality of execution

Time management Placement and settings of all the above-mentioned torque systems

Master the reference tools for pre-mastering according to the requirements of audio-visual productions and markets.

Skills block 3: Multimedia creation and editing

Analysis of project requirements. Creation of a mock-up. Create and finalize project.
Sound design for 3D animation and short video sequences. Composition and arrangement for an original creation. Diffusion of the project on various digital and streaming platforms.

Know and apply audio standards for Cinema, TV, Radio, DVD... Loudness management. Master and manage tools and/or software for surround mixing: -ProTools HD and multichannel plug-ins; -APPLE Logic; -ICON D-command & Control 24 mixer. Monitoring management. Use of flagship software for sound restoration - IZOTOPE RX4

Evaluation methods

Practical assessment with a multichannel mix to be produced in a given time in the studio. Score out of 20

Evaluation of the music and sound design of a TV commercial.

Practical evaluation based on a series of 20 questions per program. Contextualization of classic requests from producers to technicians.

Practical assessment of the composition of an original work in an imposed style.

Master production tools for composing original works. Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, EdgeAnimate, AfterEffect, Première, DreamWeaver. 3D: Cinema 4D (Maxon).
Master film audio post-production Know and respect audio/video synchronization standards.

Evaluation criteria

Analysis of rendered media to validate criteria according to distributor.

Compliance with specifications

Mastering virtual instruments (ES2, Ultrabeat, Alchemy, Massive, Absynth...) and DAWs (Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Mainstage)

Ability to transpose and adapt creativity to an imposed style.

Time management

Production of print and audiovisual documents (promotion of artists and/or events), 2D/3D animation, video editing, image sound processing, website development.

Competency block 4: Entrepreneurship, legislation and careers

Master the administrative procedures relating to the various organizations, know the role of each player in the production chain, understand the phonographic production markets, understand the economic stakes, know EU and international regulations relating to music production.

Master the different legal statuses of employment, entrepreneurship and employment declarations: intermittent employment, auto-entrepreneur, sole proprietorship, SA, etc.

Evaluation methods

Written and practical assessment 1 time per trimester. Grade /20

Written and practical assessment of the production of a live show.

Oral assessment. 2 times/ year. Marks/20

Submission of a business plan for the candidate's professional project. Marks/20

Master the regulations and legal environment relating to audiovisual production (law of July 3, 1985, use of pre-existing music, etc.).

Commercial production of a work. Show organization and/or production. Preparing grant applications. Disseminate and distribute production projects. Manage an artist's career and your own career. Declare and protect a work.

Evaluation criteria

Understanding of music and phonographic production, logistical and budgetary organization, respect for deadlines, ability to adapt to the artistic and technical environment, organizational skills, autonomy, rigor, proactive.

Know how to put together a production project for a live show, present, argue and support your project, respect deadlines.

Know how to work in a team, take on challenges, achieve objectives

Know and use the regulations/laws in force in the world of live music and labor codes.

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