Week 4 - Planning 2 & Workshop 4

CLASS NOTES

Your Group Members: Cruz Swan, Gokul Shyam Sundar, Nabih Mohamed Salah Mohamed Shawki Kamel.
What you want to learn/expand upon from your first project, Which will help you to achieve 'what' for your third project: The aim of this second project will be to expand my knowledge on multi-track recordings and utilise all studio integrated equipment to the best of its capability. The main focus will be to create a multi-track recording using a variety of different instruments, such as drums, bass and electric guitar. Project 2 is planned to be a further development of project 1. Upon reviewing the specification of projects 2 and 3 the way in which this project will project 2 will support the final project will be through the building up of the final multi-recording mix track.
What are the basic milestones to complete this project: In order to complete this project successfully the milestones which have to be met are as follows:

Project Plan
Studio Recording Plan and Booking
Studio Recording Session
Feedback & Improvements

During the second part of the lesson (Workshop 4), I started off by reviewing the video that was on the unit website which explained and reviewed different micing positions. Throughout the workshop session we went through and learnt the following points:

Guitar Amps/Micing
Record Guitars
Using Multiple microphones on a single source
Phase Stereo Mic Placement

Guitar Amps/Micing

Record Guitars

Using Multiple microphones on a single source

Phase Stereo Mic Placement

WEEKLY REFLECTION

What...

This session was a session whereby I learnt quite a lot, I was able to learn new skills which I was not previously awarded about. Phasing with microphones was something new that I learnt which I was not aware of. In order to achieve this, I was required to research and understand the reason why microphones cancel each other out when placed in specific positions. In terms of peer to peer feedback reviced my my class mate this week is that i should look to include more intrerctive media throughout my learning journal and try to summerise my class note to smaller sections.

So what...

So therefore the actions I took post today's session was to speak to different members in my group to understand what further information was covered during the workshop session and how it could depth my understanding of a studio The below-gathered information will help and support my skillset and knowledge for the continuation of project two.

Upon speaking to my group members we have also decided that it will be best of benefit for us to plan and layout our project recording and editing timelines 1 week before the set recording date about upcoming projects. This will allow us to have a scheme of work to follow but also brainstorm concrete and solidified ideas before a recording or editing session.

Now what...

Now my next steps before the next session are to discuss and create a plan with my group members of how we will be approaching project 2. In order to best prep for my project two submissions, my group and I will look to review our project one final time before submitting it to ensure that it meets all the given specifications. We will also need to look at reviewing the reflection part of the project to ensure that all reflective practices are included.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Within week 4 I personally decided to choose the CREATIVE transferable skill. This reason being was due to the content learnt during the second part of the lesson(Workshop 4).
When you first confront a problem with your project what is your immediate reaction? Explain how you resolve this situationWhen confronted by an unexpected task of the problem within the process of completing my project I would take a setback and look at any error that I might have conducted during the setup, recording or mixing process.
What is an example of a problem you have solved in a project, describe how you resolved it and what could you do it better?An example of a problem that we faced within a studio environment was when recording project 1. While setting up the mixing desk the routing of the bus channels were not available to be heard. In order to solve this issue, we as a group approached the supervisors and requested their technical support. In order to improve and resolve this problem and have a clearer understanding of the desk, I will conduct some prior research to understand all the different tasks and features.
Think of your first four weeks here at SAE, how can you work smarter? Explain from your own perspective.Upon reflecting on the first four weeks at SAE I have learnt that to work smarter I am now completing all learning journal processes within the lecture sessions, which enables me to write down and reflect on all the processes and procedures learnt without missing out on any reflection points and content learnt.
Time Management: I was able to successfully plan out my time throughout the week to complete a coherent and consistent learning journal.

REFREANCES

Hear us play | olga piano studio. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2021, from https://olgabornovalova.com/hear-us-play. How to record & mix acoustic guitars. Shure. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2021, from http://www.shure.com/en-US/performance production/louder/how-to-record-and-mix-acoustic-guitars. R/audio - true stereo audio setup. reddit. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2021, from https://www.reddit.com/r/audio/comments/hipa09/true_stereo_audio_setup/. Theproaudiofiles.com. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2021, from https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/5-Tips-On-Layering-For-EDM.docx.

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