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Audio training for filmmakers
Next class meets on Sunday June 6th
Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College and Wonder School of the Arts
Taught by Nils Osmar ~ Questions? Call 206-420-1309 or email
Sunday June 6th only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuition: $49 (U. District Seattle)

Making independent films or videos, or thinking about making them? In this class you'll learn:
...how to record high quality audio for your movie
...how to use a boom (shotgun) mic and other types of microphones
...how to deal with wind and traffic noises when filming outdoors
...and how to do sound effects and foley
...and fix audio problems in post.

The instructor has made both shorts and features, in both high def and standard def. His films have played in international film festivals.

To sign up now, call 206-420-1309 or click the Add to Cart button below. If you don't see a button, go to the Filmmaking 103 class page

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Questions and answers

Can you tell me more about the instructor?
Nils Osmar has made his living in the arts for over twenty years, working as a writer, illustrator, and filmmaker. He is the creator of an award-winning television series, and has made over thirty shorts and three full length features. His films have played in both local and international festivals, and won numerous awards.

Is this a hands-on class?
Yes, all of the students will get some hands-on audio recording experience.

Student comments

I learned exactly what I have been wanting (and needing) to. - Chris L., Seattle

I never realized what a difference audio could make. Taking this class made a huge difference in myfilmmaking. - Sarah C., Seattle

You took me from doing amateurish films to making the kind of movies I had been trying to. Thank you for all of your help. - Jerry W. Kent

Thanks for all of the information about microphones, and thanks especially for taking the time to show us each individually and make sure we got some hands-on practice and really got it down. - Chris R., Snohomish

I just got word that my film got into STIFF! I couldn't have done it without the stuff I learned in your class. - M.B., Seattle

Frequently asked questions

Are these online courses? Or do they meet in a classroom?
They are in-person classes that meet in a classroom in Seattle, Washington.

Are your classes sponsored by a school?
They are sponsored by two schools: the ASUW Experimental College,
a non-credit program run by the Associated Students University of Washington (ASUW),
and the Wonder School of the Arts, an independent school established in 1996.

Where are the classes held?
Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
The exact building and driving directions will be sent by email when you sign up.

How do I sign up?
To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309. To sign up online,
use the Add to Cart button near the top of the page.
You'll have a choice of paying by Visa or MasterCard, Discover Card or American Exress, or Paypal.
If you'd rather pay by check, download this form, print it, and mail it
If you have trouble downloading it, call 206-420-1309 or email us and we'll send you a copy.

How can I make sure that a class still has openings?
If the payment links are active the class still has openings.

Can I pay using a credit card or debit card?
Yes. We can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express.

To sign up online using a credit or debit card:

1) scroll up to the top of this page
2) click the Add to Cart button
3) click "proceed to checkout"
4) click at the bottom where it says,
"Use your Credit Card or Bank account"
and enter your credit card information.

Or just call 206-420-1309, and we can take your credit card over the phone.

Can I pay using Paypal?
Yes. Just click the Add to Cart links then choose Paypal as your form of payment.

Can I pay by check?
Yes. If you'd like to pay by check, just download this form, print it,
and mail it to the address on the form along with your check or money order.

When will I receive a confirmation?
You should receive a confirming email within 24 hours of registering.

What is your refund/cancellation policy?

If you sign up for a class, then it is cancelled, you will receive
your choice of either a full cash refund or a tuition credit
good toward any of the other classes listed on this page.

If you sign up for a class, then change your mind or can't attend,
and notify us before the first meeting, you will receive your choice of either
1) a refund of the entire fee you paid for the class, minus the $10 registration fee,
or 2) a tuition voucher for the full amount paid.

If you notify us after the first class meeting, but before the second meeting,
you'll receive a tuition credit for 50 percent of the class fee.

If you attend some meetings of a class but miss some meetings,
you can make up the meetings you missed the following quarter at no charge.

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You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, check or cash.
To sign up, click the course title to be taken to the class page,
then click the Add to Cart link on that page.
Or call 206-420-1309 to register by phone.

MORE INFO: Classesandworkshops.com

Questions? Email Nilsosmar@gmail.com or call 206-420-1309