NWY.1Y: Audio and Video Post-production - Montreal

Overview of Term 1

In this term, you will learn: the core principles and practices of the post-production industry (e.g., the key players, industry structure, current trends, etc.); the most commonly used software programs in post-production and what each of their functions are; how to record sound effects for video; as well as an overview of the post-production process (i.e., how to analyse the various shots and recordings and set up a project plan and workflow accordingly).

• The Post-Production Industry – 45h
• Introduction to the Digital Environment in Post-Production – 45h
• Sound Recording and Foley – 45h
• Introduction to Post-Production – 45h

Overview of Term 2

In this term, you will learn: an overview of the history of cinema and television; lighting and “green screen” techniques to shoot special effects; how to create 2D animations, illustrations, and other computer graphics; as well as how to begin applying some of the techniques and tools learned in previous courses to edit and produce the final version of an advertisement designed for television.

• History of Cinema and Television – 45h
• Cinematography in Post-Production – 45h
• 2D Graphic Elements – 60h
• Post-Production I: Advertisements – 60h

Overview of Term 3

In this term, you will learn: how to develop your critical analysis skills to determine the needs in terms of music for a particular video production; how to record, edit, replace, and integrate dialogue (voice) for video; how to create the credits (opening and closing) for a film or television production; as well as how to successfully complete the post-production for a news report.

• Music in Video: Practical Analysis – 45h
• Automatic Dialogue Replacement (ADR) / Post-Synchronization – 45h
• Credits Production – 60h
• Post-Production II: News Reports – 60h

Overview of Term 4

In this term, you will learn: the fundamental principles and techniques used for 3D animation; compositing (how to seamlessly combine visual elements from a variety of different sources into one image/scene); how to analyse video to identify various degrees of colour intensity and hues, as well as other factors such as saturation and contrast to perform colour correction and grading; as well as the tools and techniques used in post-production for documentaries.

• 3D Animation – 75h
• Compositing – 75h
• Colour Correction and Grading – 75h
• Post-Production III: Documentaries – 60h

Overview of Term 5

In this term, you will learn: all of the theory and techniques necessary to create professional-sounding audio for your video projects; how to create 2D and 3D animated graphics; how to create and overlay images and 2D graphic animations for video; as well as integrating all of the knowledge and skills you will have acquired throughout the program by completing the post-production for a short film.

• Sound Mixing and Editing – 45h
• Digital Overlay Graphic Design – 60h
• Motion Graphic Design – 60h
• Post-Production IV: Short Films – 60h