Vandelay Sound Boot Camp - Summer 2024

Vandelay Sound Boot Camp - Summer 2024

Discover the techniques, art, and tricks to recording dialog from a team of professional sound mixers. Full week for $300, meals included

By Vandelay Sound Exports, Inc.

Date and time

June 17 · 9am - June 22 · 5pm CDT

Location

Vandelay Sound Exports, Inc., Empire Central Drive, Dallas, TX, USA

2043 Empire Central Drive #Suite A Dallas, TX 75235

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

Monday - Introduction, Components Overview, Workshop

Tuesday - The Gear

Wednesday - The Gear, Cont'd, Featured Workshop (sit-down interview)

Thursday - Proper Setups and Techniques, Special Guests

Friday - Troubleshooting 101, Networking Event

About this event

We get a lot of requests from people that are interested in sound and we would love to help every single one of them. Our schedules and attention span usually prevent us from giving proper quality time to everyone, which has always been a bummer. The good news is that we finally figured out a way to help a lot of people all at once!

The Vandelay team of professional location sound mixers is pleased to announce an intensive 1-week audio boot camp for our second straight year. Here, you'll discover the technicalities, the art, and the tricks behind creating compelling soundscapes and recording dialog in both easy and challenging conditions. The main goal of this boot camp is to get a base level of understanding and also to determine if location sound is a career path you want to take. While we will boost your skill set, please understand that this is not designed to take you from Zero to 100 in just a few days. We will lay the foundation for you, but it is up to YOU to get the hours in the captain's chair after this boot camp in order to become a successful audio professional.

Taking place from June 17-21, 9:30am to 4:30pm daily, this immersive experience promises to expand your understanding of location sound from the basic concepts to advanced techniques. By dedicating our team to your for a week, this is not just another classroom course; expect a blend of comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience under the expert guidance of our seasoned professionals.

But there's more to this audio boot camp:

One-on-one Instruction: We believe in focused learning, where your unique interests and needs are addressed.

Guest Appearances: Expect to hear from notable industry veterans, bringing fresh insights and tips from their vast experiences.

Practical Experience: We emphasize real-world skills over pure theory, including actual scene work!

Networking: Connect with fellow sound enthusiasts, creating valuable connections within the industry.

At just $300, this boot camp provides you with an affordable, thorough insight into the professional world of sound. Breakfast and Lunch is included each day.

We are keeping the group size small to ensure quality instruction, so spots are limited. Join us for a week of learning and fun, and let's explore the dejected world of sound together!

We're looking forward to welcoming you to our community of audio nerds!

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

The price for the full week is $300 and includes a light breakfast and lunch each day. We want this to be affordable for anyone that's genuinely interested.

Is there parking?

Yes, we have free parking at our office. Additionally, free street parking is available as well.

What if I buy a ticket but can't make it?

We understand that things come up, but if you are serious about wanting to get into location sound we strongly recommend you make plans to be there for each day in order to get the most out of it. Tickets may be transferred to someone else, but we aren't able to provide refunds.

Who will be there?

This event is hosted by Vandelay Sound Exports, so any combination of the staff will lead the instructions and hands-on walkthroughs. Additionally, we have some featured guests scheduled to give some specialty instruction. As far as the attendees, anyone 18 or older may attend.

Do I have to know what I'm doing?

While it is beneficial to have a general idea of the industry, experience is absolutely NOT required. This boot camp is designed to open your eyes to the world of location sound to see if it's a career path that you would ever want to pursue...and learn a few things while you're here.

Organized by

Vandelay Sound Exports, Inc. is a location sound services provider in Dallas, TX that provides crew, equipment and expertise to a variety of productions for television and film. We're dedicated to providing qualified location sound mixers that can gel with your crew and handle the technical audio side of things so you don't have to worry about it. It's not always about having any sound mixer; it's about having the right sound mixer. Trust is everything.

$300