SHORT COURSE
Overview
The Onsite & Boom Sound Operator Program at AES Academy trains students to capture high-quality audio on location for film, TV, and media productions. Learn professional boom operation, field recording techniques, mic placement, and audio capture strategies used on set by industry professionals.
Students develop the skills to deliver clean, clear, and usable sound for dialogue, ambience, and effects, while navigating the challenges of live production environments.
Learning Outcomes
1. Fundamentals of Onsite Sound
- Roles of sound crew on set
- Understanding production workflows
- Safety, etiquette & coordination with crew
2. Microphone Techniques
- Boom microphone operation & placement
- Handheld & shotgun microphones
- Wireless lavaliers & radio systems
- Mic selection for dialogue, ambience, and effects
3. Field Recording Skills
- Room tone & ambience capture
- Dialogue recording in different environments
- Handling environmental noise & interference
- Signal flow, gain staging & monitoring
4. Equipment & Technology
- Mixers, recorders & wireless systems
- Boom poles, shock mounts, and wind protection
- Cables, connectors & on-set troubleshooting
5. Onset Workflow & Communication
- Working with directors, camera, and production team
- Slate, markers & scene coordination
- Maintaining logs, backups, and metadata
6. Post-Production Collaboration
- Delivering clean audio for ADR & editing
- Syncing sound to picture
- Preparing stems and files for post
Who This Course Is For
Aspiring location sound recordists
Boom operators & field audio engineers
Film, TV, and media production students
Anyone wanting to work in professional onsite audio
Why Study at AES Academy?
Real-world on-location training
Modern recording gear & boom equipment
Expert instructors with film & TV credits
Hands-on, project-driven learning
Portfolio-ready audio for professional productions
Course Details
Duration:
4–6 weeks (flexible pacing)
Mode:
In-studio / On-location training
Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Certificate:
AES Academy Certification in Onsite & Boom Sound Operation
Hands-On Practical Projects
- Boom operation in studio and on location
- Dialogue capture in multiple environments
- Ambient & natural sound recording
- Live coordination with camera & production crew
- Creating a professional onset sound portfolio
