Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Engineering
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
7001AMP-JAN-CTY
Aims
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theory, processes and techniques in the field of Audio Restoration
To equip the student with knowledge and understanding to critically analyse, select and apply appropriate techniques to transcode, restore, deliver and report upon the methodologies engaged in the recovery of audio media
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically appraise the formats and processes for professional standard audio restoration projects
2.
Analyse, research and apply appropriate informed methods to set up and benchmark an Audio Restoration suite
3.
Deliver restored materials in a variety of appropriate professional standards and report in depth, showing a thorough understanding of the risks, implications and influence of the procedures completed.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to Audio Restoration. Benchmarking and Reference Equipment setup. The Syllabus involves applying the Restoration Process chain appropriately for various Legacy formats. These are: 1. Capture from original format 2. Transfer to digital format 3. Manipulation in Restoration Software 4. Quality Assessment and Documentation for effectiveness and acceptability of the restoration processes 5. Storage options for completed restoration (File formats etc.) 6. Distribution and Streaming options of finished materials Formats studied will include: Mechanical (Cylinder and Disc) Electrically Recorded Analogue formats (Disc) Electrically recorded optical formats (Sound on Film) Analogue Magnetic Tape formats (Reel to Reel, Cassette, 8 Track, VHS, Betamax) Digital Tape Formats (DAT) Optical Digital Formats (CD DVD Blu-ray Mini Disc) Solid State digital formats (Mobile media recordings e.g. phone, dashcam). Consideration of the impact of AI on audio restoration.
Introduction to Audio Restoration. Benchmarking and Reference Equipment setup. The Syllabus involves applying the Restoration Process chain appropriately for various Legacy formats. These are: 1. Capture from original format 2. Transfer to digital format 3. Manipulation in Restoration Software 4. Quality Assessment and Documentation for effectiveness and acceptability of the restoration processes 5. Storage options for completed restoration (File formats etc.) 6. Distribution and Streaming options of finished materials Formats studied will include: Mechanical (Cylinder and Disc) Electrically Recorded Analogue formats (Disc) Electrically recorded optical formats (Sound on Film) Analogue Magnetic Tape formats (Reel to Reel, Cassette, 8 Track, VHS, Betamax) Digital Tape Formats (DAT) Optical Digital Formats (CD DVD Blu-ray Mini Disc) Solid State digital formats (Mobile media recordings e.g. phone, dashcam). Consideration of the impact of AI on audio restoration.
Module Overview:
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Restoration Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio legacy formats, although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Restoration Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio legacy formats, although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.
Additional Information:
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Restoration Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio legacy formats although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.
This module will provide students with a thorough understanding of the relevant skills, processes and procedures pertinent to their potential role as an Audio Restoration Specialist. The focus will be on many common audio legacy formats although there may be scope to specialise in specific areas of the industry.