Based in the Conference Centre of the University of Warwick, near Coventry, in the Heart of England, this residential weekend is a much anticipated return.
Professional knowledge transfer, affordability and great value for money are keys to the success of this regular event. Book on this site.
SESSION PROGRAMME
(the session order and final content is to be confirmed)
Setting up a desk, with a bonus!
Want to know how to configure a desk in a hurry? Watch Antony Shaw, Sound Supervisor from Spiritland, configure an SSL mixing desk from scratch ready for a music session, covering the key points and short cuts ~ then Antony will describe and illustrate a recent concert by Max Richter, remotely mixed and recorded live to vinyl! It is also anticipated that the Spiritland One recording truck will be in the venue car park on the Friday evening and Saturday for visits by attendees.
Spatial Audio Microphone Techniques Dr Russell Mason, Senior Lecturer on the Tonmeister Course at University of Surrey, will take us through different mic set-ups for capturing spatial audio, with practical demos of music, atmospheres and sports event recordings
Smart Cinema Dubbing Mixer Andrew Wilson is part of an innovative research project at Bristol University that used an advanced sound capture setup (including a PCMA-3D mic rig) to record sound during two live music performances for playback in the university's purpose built 'Smart Cinema'. Andrew will discuss the concept and workflow of the project and delve into the Pro Tools session to show how he created a Dolby Atmos mix to recreate, as faithfully as possible, the live-audience experience.
Theatre Sound Design Award winning Sound Designer Emma Laxton, will be in conversation with Sound on Sound magazine Technical Editor Hugh Robjohns to discuss and describe the process for planning and executing the sound design for a modern theatrical production and how to translate that to Digital Theatre.
The Good, the Bad and the Dante - Dante in a practical setting Technical Guru Mike Ransome of Everything Audio has built numerous Dante rigs for many TV shows. In this session he will show us some good practices, some less so, and a few common 'gotchas' that might turn things a bit ugly.
In-car microphone rigs How do you rig a travelling car with 4 people and no crew in sight? Location Recordist Nick Olorenshaw (Grand Tour and Clarkson's Farm) on how to rig different vehicles for the best results. Covering mic choices and placement, monitoring and comms.
Production and post sound collaboration ‘The Reason I Jump’ is an ‘immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity’ incorporating the experiences of non speaking autistic people. Sara Lima explains how she recorded the film, working closely with post production and using spatial audio to help viewers appreciate how people with autism hear the world around them. If the team can get the 'technicals' right, and time differences allow, Sara may be joined remotely by project Sound Designer Nick Ryan.
Can you hear me now? - Comms Systems A comms double header in which Simon Eley of BBC will cover how Winterwatch set up their very own 5G cell(s) to make many of the vital aspects of the show work reliably, and Mike Ransome of Everything Audio runs us through the latest terms and techniques currently used in comms for broadcast and live.This is a comms primer with a deep dive element!
As well as the full weekend programme of talks to educate and entertain you, there will be breakout rooms including a spatial audio listening room plus audio manufacturers and dealers, along with a lounge and bar areas to socialise and network with friends and colleagues.
All tickets below include:
- attendance at all sessions,
- any support materials,
- your own en-suite double bedded hotel standard accommodation (Friday night, Saturday night),
- all meals (Friday dinner, Saturday Breakfast Lunch & Dinner, Sunday Breakfast & Lunch),
- all-day refreshments,
- car parking.
COST
IPS member ~ £395
Guild member ~ £430
Full price ticket ~ £525
We also have a limited number of subsidised 18+ student places for £100, and 3 18+ student places with a further 50% discount, if you are happy to work at the event in return. See the booking page.
LOCATION
University of Warwick Conference Centre, Scarman Building, Coventry, CV4 7SH. What3Words young.flames.draw By car from the M6/M42/M40, A45. By train to Coventry Station and a regular shuttle bus service.
If you are self-employed the costs for attendance (including travel) can be set as a CPD business expense against your end of year tax bill (check with your accountant).
If you are an employee we feel sure that your employer will appreciate the benefit to the company knowledge base of allowing you to attend. The costs can, likewise, be set against any company training budget.
Should you wish to be accompanied by a partner, to share your accomodation, there will be a modest half-board upgrade charge to cover breakfast and dinner, etc. This charge will need to be paid directly to the UoW at check-in. Advance notice is required and so please contact the organisers if you want to take advantage of this offer. There is plenty for a partner to do and visit in the local area, whilst you are fully engaged during the day.
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If any registered attendee has any access or disability concerns please contact Keith Graham of the IPS Events Team.
The organisers may find, for many reasons, that it is necessary to change or amend the intended schedule and or facilities or even, without liability, cancel the event. Any known changes or amendments will be published on this site, and where or when possible registered attendees will be notified by email.
