Gripping images and captivating stories – anyone who thinks these are the two most important ingredients for the success of a daily series is very much mistaken. Without clear and flawless sound, watching would be a rather uncomfortable experience. Unintelligible dialog, background noise, hissing or scratching are poison to the enjoyment of a series. Well-trained sound engineers are therefore indispensable for a TV production. UFA SERIAL DRAMA trains the sound engineers of tomorrow in a sound trainee program.
What do clay anglers do?
Sound recordists ensure that the sound on set is recorded in the best possible quality. The focus here is on the spoken word of the actors who can be seen in front of the camera. The sound recordist’s working tool is the boom pole. A microphone is attached to it, which the sound recordists hold as close as possible to the edge of the frame. They have to make sure that the rod does not cast any shadows in the picture or that the microphone can be seen in the picture. To do this, the sound anglers must always coordinate with their colleagues behind the camera and at the light.
A clay fishing rod has its weight and must be carried by steady and strong hands, even on long days of filming. In addition to a basic technical understanding and good communication skills, prospective clay anglers should therefore be in very good physical condition.
The recorded sound has a decisive influence on the work in post-production, as mixing sound engineer Sven Sturm knows: “Good sound is created in front of the microphone. In post-production, we are therefore dependent on good sound engineers. If the sound is anchored well, it sounds great and doesn’t need to be embellished. If the sound has not been fished well, I can only improve it to a limited extent. Good sound engineers are therefore very important for the end result of the production.”
The trainee program
Trainees enter the trainee program via an internship in the “Sound” department. This is completed within a series season and provides initial experience on the set and on location in one of the UFA SERIAL DRAMA series productions. An internship in the camera and lighting departments complements the practical experience on set. In the following season, theoretical knowledge is added to the practical experience. Training supervisors are on hand to provide feedback and answer any questions that arise.
How do I apply?
We generally advertise vacancies for the trainee program in our job advertisements , provided we can offer them.
Please understand that we are currently unable to accept unsolicited applications.