Unit 5 Task 1: What is Sound?

Task 1 What is Sound?

Introduction | Terminology | Context

Task 1 Part 1&2: Terminology and Context

The Below presentation has guidance for sound terminology and sound in context of animation covered in lessons.

The work for these parts covers all of learning outcome 1.2.

Sound Production For Film and TV.pptx

Task 1 Part 3: Studio Workshop

Sound studio basics | File Management

For this task the class will be split into two groups; each of you will get the chance to be on both sides of the recording studio process.

We will be looking at setting up a basic recording session - software setup and microphone setup. We will learn how to use the hardware correctly and how to properly set up the recording software to capture audio.

Make sure you;

Take clear notes (use phone note apps, notebooks etc.)
Take pictures/videos

You will be expected to write up/reflect on your experiences on your google site afterwards.

This session is part of Learning Outcome 1.1.

Tip: Online Sound Libraries

Exploring existing libraries of sound effects.

In this session you will need to explore some existing sound libaries and begin to compile a selection of sound effects for your work. I have provided links to the BBC sound archive for you to use but there are many more online (try Pixabay to start with)!

Materials:

Article about BBC's library: You can now download over 33,000 sound effects from the BBC archive (djmag.com)
The library: BBC Sound Effects (bbcrewind.co.uk)

You must:

Document any findings on your site, add links, collect sounds and save them to your drive.

Task 1 Part 4: Audio Software - Adobe Audition.

In these sessions we will learn how to set up Audition and have a go with some of the basic functions of the software. These sessions relate to Learning Outcome 1.1.

Project Setup

After launching Audition you need to do the following:

Go to File > New > Multitrack Session
Name it properly (no 'untitled' please!)
Click the 'Browse' button and choose downloads.
Use the 'New Folder' button, name the new folder appropriately and select it.
Click 'Select Folder' then 'Ok'.

Importing Audio

You will need to have some audio clips downloaded first (these will likely be in downloads).

Go to the 'Media Browser' tab and navigate to 'Downloads'.
Find your files and drag and drop them onto a track in your session.
You may be asked if you want to convert the files - Yes!
Repeat steps until you have added all your files.

Some Shortcuts

To add more tracks press 'Shift + A' to open the new track window.
Move play marker back to start - 'Home' key.
Zoom in/out Horizontally: '=' key and '-' key.
Zoom in/out Vertically: Alt + = and Alt + - key.
Play/Stop: Space Bar

Some Navigation and Identification Tips

Main Windows 1: Editor

The main screens are the Editor and Mixer windows. Editor allows you to manipulate the audio with various tools such as Move (Shortcut M), Razor (Shortcut R, for cutting audio clips) and Time Selection (Shortcut T, for highlighting parts of clips).

Main Windows 2: Mixer

The mix window is a representation of a traditional mixing desk channel layout. You can adjust the volume with the fader control, adjust the stereo position of the sound with the 'pan' control and add effects to your sounds via a small version of the effects rack near the top of each channel.

Effects and Processing - Effects Rack

You will find a wide variety of effects in this section. It is recommended you experiment with the pre-sets and find some you like. Try experimenting with Reverb, Delay, EQ and Compression (Dynamics) on your sounds.

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