Master the Creative & Commercial Aspects of Post-Production with Val Kuklowsky

Step into the world of professional post-production with Val Kuklowsky, a legendary sound designer and editor with over 100 film and TV credits, including Independence Day, Game of Thrones, and the Oscar-winning Son of Saul. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this course provides an exclusive opportunity to learn from one of Hollywood’s top sound designers.

What You’ll Learn: In six pre-recorded classes, Val walks you through the entire post-production process, from dialogue editing and sound design to the intricate details of music selection, sound effects, and even budget management for various types of projects. With decades of experience, Val will give you deep insight into the creative and commercial aspects of post-production, providing you with practical knowledge you can immediately apply to your work.

Interactive Q&A Session: In Class 7, you’ll have the chance to join a live, 90-minute Q&A session with Val Kuklowsky and the expert legal team from AscendLTC, Marjorie Sudrow and Bushra Asif. This is your chance to get personalized advice, dive deeper into specific challenges you face in your projects, and gain clarity on both the creative and legal aspects of post-production.

COURSE OVERVIEW

CLASS 1:  The Story & Presentation

·      How to find the presentation

·      Tools and software available in Post Production

Class 2:  Budgets from Indie to Feature

·      Big Budgeted Projects

·      Mid Budgeted Projects

·      One Person Budgeted Projects

·      The Advantages, disadvantages and their associated software

Class 3: Dialogue in Film

·      Importance of good recordings

·      Walk thru all the Dialogue tools available in AI and software

·      The Voice – its psychological association with Story

·      How to direct actors

·      How to select and manipulate AI Vocals to achieve a desired performance

Class 4:  Sound Design

·      Components such as Foley, Background Ambiences and Sound Effects.

·      Where to find resources as well as the latest way to manufacture customized Sound Design for your project.

Class 5:  Music for film

·      A deep dive in how to use pre-recorded music during production

·      Music Libraries pros and cons.

·      Understanding the importance of Music Editing

Class 6:  Color Correction and The Sound Mix

·      The psychology of how each affects and complements the final product

·      The importance of making them a character of their own

·      Tools and software pros and cons.

Class 7   It’s a Wrap!  Live Q&A with Val Kuklowsky and AscendLTC lawyers: Marjorie Sudrow & Bushra Asif