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ALL ACCESS PASS
AN EXCLUSIVE IN-STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Sound Design for Visual Media
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Experience Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Sound Design program & your future in the entertainment & game industries.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø All Access Pass is your exclusive backstage access to Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s industry-leading Sound Design program and a chance to experience your future creating sound that drives film, television, games, and beyond. You’ll meet our faculty, tour our state-of-the-art production centre, experience demos in ADR, foley, & sound mixing, and more.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Matheus Vilano (Senior Technical Audio Designer at Larian Studios) will join us to share how Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Sound Design program helped launch his career, and to display his work from Baldur’s Gate 3 – a six-time Game Awards-winner.
Event Details:
Date:ÌýSaturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT
Location: 400 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
*Light food & drink will be provided.
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Experience All That the Sound Design Program Offers
Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s industry-leading Sound Design diploma program trains artists in a full-immersion studio environment to tell stories through sound – all in just 1 short year. Learn how our Sound Design students have access to world-class facilities including an ADR lab, three sound mixing studios, & a Foley room, and how Â鶹¹ÙÍø trains you faster than any other school so that you can enter the industry and join an alumni that’s worked on Loki, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Oscar-winner Dune: Part Two.
PLUS, all attendees will receive a 25% discount code for our ‘Intro to Pro Tools’ workshop through Â鶹¹ÙÍø CONNECT – our online and in-person short-track workshops & certificate courses.Ìý
Experience an ADR Demo
ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) is the process of recording dialogue to replace lines initially recorded on set. In this hands-on demo, you’ll experience how dialogue is recorded for both animation and games. Live dialogue will be recorded for the animated short Mind Control Machine as well as for Â鶹¹ÙÍø student game Paper Samurai.
Experience a Sound Mixing Demo
Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s three mix labs are for both sound designing and editing. Through two demos led by Â鶹¹ÙÍø faculty, you’ll get a first-hand overview of the processes involved in designing and editing sound for animation & games. One lab will be dedicated to creating sound for the animated short Mind Control Machine and a second lab for a video game currently in development.
Experience a Foley Demo
Foley is the art of reproducing everyday sounds (from footsteps to fight scenes) for film, TV, and beyond. Foley Artists act out these movements in real-time to match what’s happening on screen. Through a sound design demo experience led by Â鶹¹ÙÍø faculty, you’ll experience this process live as sounds are recorded for a game.
Alumni Showcase: Matheus Vilano
Â鶹¹ÙÍø Sound Design alum Matheus Vilano (Senior Technical Audio Designer at Larian Studios) will join us to share insights on how to launch a successful sound design career and his experience working on AAA smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3, winner of six Game Awards including Game of the Year. Matheus will also display his work from Baldur’s Gate 3.
Discover the Power of Game Audio Implementation
An Audio Implementer identifies where a game requires sound, managing their team to ensure all assets are designed, tested, and delivered. Join Â鶹¹ÙÍø Sound Design Instructors in our PC lab to learn about the tools, software, and processes used to build memorable sound experiences as they implement these techniques live into a video game
Meet our Sound Design Faculty
Meet Senior Instructor Brad Hillman as he discusses the 1-year journey of a Sound Design for Visual Media student at Â鶹¹ÙÍø. An experienced sound designer with over 15 years of industry experience, Brad has worked in every aspect of film sound and has mixed nearly 1,000 hours of film and TV productions. His honours include a Gemini Award, three Gemini nominations, Genie Award nominations, and a Cinema Audio Society Award.
FAQÌý
1. What is Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s All Access Pass event?Ìý
Â鶹¹ÙÍø's All Access Pass is an exclusive in-studio experience offering a behind-the-scenes look into Vancouver Film School's Sound Design for film and games program. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet faculty, participate in ADR, Foley, & sound mixing demos, and more. With Â鶹¹ÙÍø Sound Design faculty & alumni in attendance, this is also a great networking event for aspiring designers.Ìý
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2. When and where is the event taking place?Ìý
Date:ÌýSaturday, May 10, 2025Ìý
Time:Ìý10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PDT
Location:Ìý400 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1L1
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3. Who should attend this event?Ìý
This event is ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in sound design for film, television, animation, or games. Whether you're a high school student exploring post-secondary options or a working creative looking to upskill or pivot into audio post-production, Â鶹¹ÙÍø All Access Pass 2025 offers valuable insight into the world of professional sound design.Ìý
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4. What can I expect during the event?Ìý
- A hands-on, immersive experience inside Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s industry-grade sound facilitiesÌý
- Explore key areas of sound design through interactive demos in ADR, Foley, and sound mixing, and discover how audio is crafted for animation and gamesÌý
- Meet instructors, connect with current students, and tour Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s cutting-edge campusÌýÌý
- Get exclusive career insights on how to become a sound designer from a Â鶹¹ÙÍø alum (soon to be announced!)Ìý
- Receive a 25% discount on our Intro to Pro Tools workshopÌýÌý
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5. How do I register for the event?Ìý
To reserve your spot, clickÌýhere. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
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6. Is there a cost to attend the event?Ìý
The event is free to attend; however, registration is required to ensure your spot.
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