Audio firm announces training to ‘improve sound quality of films’

MidiVision-Digital Audio Post Collective (DAPC) has partnered with the French embassy and TransPerfect to offer an intensive sound design training programme.

The hands-on training course aims to enhance the skills of audio professionals in location sound recording, post-production, and sound design and improve the sound quality of African-produced TV, film, and documentary content.

The programme will run from November 11 to November 29, 2024, at MidiVision-DAPC’s studios in Lekki, Lagos. It will host two batches of trainees, each completing a 7-day immersive module.

The curriculum covers sound recording, editing, Foley, mixing, and mastering, providing participants with practical experience using industry-standard tools and techniques.

Bayo Adepetun, founder and CEO of MidiVision-DAPC, said the initiative addresses a critical skills gap in the audio post-production industry.

“In 2020, after an exhilarating 32-year journey in audio production, I found myself at a crossroads,” he said.

“I had the option to embrace semi-retirement or ignite a new venture that would leave a lasting legacy for future generations of audio engineers and sound designers. Choosing the latter was an easy decision.”

The CEO of MidiVision-DAPC further explained the challenges that inspired the initiative.

“The state of the audio post industry in our country felt like a surgeon trying to perform surgery with a fork and knife. There’s incredible talent here, but many lack the technical training necessary to compete internationally,” he said.

“This realization led to the creation of the first Dolby Atmos Studio on the continent and, soon after, a second unit. Despite these technological advancements, a major gap remains in the post-production skills of our sound engineers and mixers. Our goal is to bridge this gap and help local talent rise to global standards.”

MidiVision-DAPC is a network of top audio creatives including music composers, film/TV scorers, sound designers, and audio post engineers. The company is committed to advancing the industry by delivering world-class audio experiences. Through DAPC, it collaborates with top audio creatives to ensure high standards in TV, film, and music production.

The long-term goal of the program is to improve the sound quality of African-produced TV, film, and documentary content, empowering a new generation of audio professionals to compete internationally.