Audio Post-Production Fundamentals

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Audio Post-Production Fundamentals

Develop practical audio post-production skills with MelonCollie Productions and instructor Bob Pepek. Explore session preparation, dialogue editing, restoration, ADR, sound design, Foley, music editing, mixing, and professional delivery.

Course format

The expanded course follows an 18-week sequence with guided instruction, practical checkpoints, weekly knowledge checks, a process and reflection portfolio, and an integrated capstone project.

Before you begin

Basic working knowledge of Pro Tools is expected. Students need dependable access to compatible recent versions of Pro Tools and iZotope RX Standard, suitable headphones or monitors, a quiet workspace, and recoverable backups. Confirm software editions and versions with the instructor before purchasing.

Practice and assessment

Apply the concepts through session preparation, dialogue, restoration, sound design, mixing, ADR, Foley, music, and delivery workshops. Complete the assigned practical scope and retain decision logs, media usage records, and revision notes.

Prepare organized Pro Tools sessions and manage picture changes.
Edit dialogue for intelligibility, continuity, and natural performance.
Restore problematic recordings with iZotope RX.
Prepare, record, synchronize, and match ADR and Foley.
Build sound effects, backgrounds, and music edits that support the story.
Mix dialogue, music, and effects using processing, automation, and loudness management.
Prepare and quality-check professional audio deliverables.
Develop portfolios, quotes, contracts, and lasting client relationships.

Course Content

Module 1 — Introduction to Audio Post-Production

Module 1 — Course Reading & Visual Aids

00:18
Course Requirements & Instructor Introduction
Assessment Rubrics — Practical Work & Capstone

Module 2 — Session Preparation & Organization

Module 3 — Dialogue Editing

Module 4 — Audio Restoration

Module 5 — ADR

Module 6 — Sound Design

Module 7 — Foley

Module 8 — Music Editing

Module 9 — Mixing

Module 10 — Deliverables & Client Workflow

Business Module — Building an Audio Post-Production Career

A course by

Bob

Basic working knowledge of Pro Tools is expected.
Dependable access to compatible recent versions of Avid Pro Tools and iZotope RX Standard is required.
Use suitable headphones or monitors and a reasonably quiet workspace.
Maintain separate recoverable backups of sessions and media.
Arrange appropriate recording equipment or an instructor-approved alternative for ADR and Foley.
Follow the current Course Requirements lesson for the 18-week sequence, assessment expectations, and capstone scope.
Plan approximately 72–96 hours total, including guided learning and independent work.

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