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The field of audio engineering and recording is a dynamic, challenging field that is constantly evolving to adapt to new trends in technology and creativity. Audio engineering and recording play key roles in many ways, from sound effects to commercials to radio. While the field is an incredibly challenging one, it is also very rewarding. Vancouver is also known by the name Hollywood North, as a reflection of the numerous television and movie projects that are done here. There is a growing need for trained professionals that can keep up with the latest trends in audio engineering and recording. Courses in audio engineering and recording will cover aspects like sound engineering, live sound, music recording and audio engineering. Avenues of electronic music like sampling, loops, breaks and beats are also explored. Record production, use of audio engineering software, song writing and studio design are other subjects which are covered. Most programs will begin with the fundamentals of how to operate modern equipment. This is followed by recording techniques, such as recording consoles and overdubbing techniques. Students will also learn mixing techniques, dynamic control, critical listening and multi effects. Students will also learn the business side of audio engineering and recording. This includes planning session work, budgets, copyrights, demo critiques, contracts, royalties and pre-production planning. Courses also include aspects of electronic music and how it is used today as well as the functioning of digital audio workstations using DigiDesign ProTools. Students are also taught about the synchronizing of both audio and video, sound mixing and sound design. A knowledge of musical theory and songwriting will prove to be helpful when working with musicians and recording music. By gaining the professional training to pursue a career in audio engineering and recording, you can find employment as a sound designer, foley editor, dialogue editor or assistant engineer.
Canadian Provinces with Career Colleges offering diplomas, programs or courses in Audio Engineering and Recording
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