XIV. ADVANCED RECORDING THEORY
This theory section discusses technologies in computer automation as it pertains to the recording engineer career. The procedures for computer based automation will be presented. Topics covered:

• Procedures of automated mixing techniques
• Rudiments of computer based automation in recording projects
• Fundamentals of SMPTE for automation
• Elements of multiple versions of mixes
• Procedures for Auto-Gating and Auto-Muting
• Principles of recalling mixes
• Elements of storing and recalling mixes via automation
• Procedures for Disc Based automation sequences
• Principles of VGA for automated consoles
• Principles of creating "snapshots" for automated mixing techniques

XV. ADVANCED RECORDING WORKSHOP
This workshop consists of "hands-on" experience in the audio school lab. Computer automation is utilized to perform complex mixing tasks. Topics covered:

• Performing storage and recall of multiple versions of mixes
• Automated mixing techniques
• Apply the procedures for interfacing mixdown hardware with consoles
• Perform Disc Based automation command sequences
• Creating presets/snapshots for Scene and Checkerboard mixing
• Apply SMPTE Tracks to address mixdown hardware
• Auto-Gating and Auto-Muting applications
• Application of VGA for automated consoles
• Saving Mixes via automation
• Recalling and updating mixes

XVI. AUDIO/VIDEO POST PRODUCTION THEORY
Audio/Video Post Production refers to the process of recording and/or mixing the audio portion of a movie or video program, according to the National Television Standard Code (NTSC). In the theory portion of the Audio/Video Post Production course, students will learn procedures for film and video post production. The steps for "project learning" techniques are presented to prepare for implementation in the Audio/Video Post Production Workshop at the Los Angeles recording school. Topics covered:

• The fundamentals of Vectorscopes/Waveform monitors
• Background theory of "sweetening" and sound effects
• Principles of various editing techniques
• Procedures for Time Base Correctors The basics of "Lay-Back" sessions
• Procedures of audio for video
• Understanding functions of Sync generators
• Principles of constructing Edit Decision Lists (EDL's)
• Operation of switchers

XVI. AUDIO/VIDEO POST PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
In this "hands-on" recording workshop, "project learning" techniques are utilized to allow the student to implement the procedures and techniques taught in the theory class. In this recording workshop, students will perform post production techniques on video projects that are in the final production stages. Topics covered:

• "Sweetening" and "Sound Effect" Tracks
• Constructing Edit Decision Lists (EDL's)
• "Checkerboard Editing" application
• Video "Lash-Ups" using Time Base Correctors
• Sync Generators
• Switchers
• Effect generators
• Editors
• Vectorscopes/Waveform monitors
• Character Inserters
• "On-Line" and "Off-Line" video editing
• "Lay-Back" sessions