Production Sound Fundamentals for Film and Video

Your Sound. Elevated.

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Why take a course on recording sound?

Great sound can lift your film or video to a new level of production value, and your story will be felt more profoundly.


Who is this course for?

Those who want to produce more compelling films and have no sound experience, or have some sound experience and wish to improve their recording skills.


How does this course work?

This is an online video course that will teach you what you need to know to record great sound, with an emphasis on recording dialogue sound.


What if I have questions or need help?

Each week we hold an online help session where you can ask questions or discuss your projects with Curtis and your fellow students. The sessions will rotate days and times to accommodate everyone.


What does this course cover?

Sound recording fundamentals with an emphasis on recording dialogue sound for film and video. (See full list of topics below) We are also actively creating new segments each week.

Your Instructor


Curtis Judd
Curtis Judd

Curtis Judd has been working in production and post sound for over 15 years. He specializes in education and short film production and post. He is a self-professed audio enthusiast and a passionate instructor. He strongly believes that how you light for your videos makes a bigger difference than what camera you use.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  Microphones
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  Audio Recorders
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"The sound quality of recorded dialogue - the spoken words that a person hears - can make or break any commercial, film, or video. This course reveals some of the "secrets" to getting great sounding dialogue with a simple step-by-step process anyone can use. Highly recommended!"

-- The Basic Filmmaker

Film and Commercial Director

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish. Also, we don't want to leave you high and dry when you run into questions in your own recording projects. That's why we hold weekly online meet-ups where we can discuss your questions or if there aren't any questions, we'll just talk in more depth about production sound.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
What if I have a question?
The trick with online courses is that you can't always ask questions of your instructor. Not to worry! We hold periodic online question and answer sessions. I'll email you before the session to submit your questions which you do by simply replying to my email. Then I send you another email when the session is ready to view. Also, you can email me at any time.

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