Sonic Design - Project 2
Avery Ong Xuan Ting / 0344462
Sonic Design / Bachelors in Design ( Hons ) in Creative Multimedia
Project 2 / Audio Storytelling
INSTRUCTION
Week 8 ( 18/05/2021 )
We are require to pick one popular fairy-tale story and create an audiobook. We need to record the voice with the suitable voice acting and bring it all together with sound effects to highlight and enhance the storytelling experience.
I had chosen two style of YouTube video as reference. Both of them are my favorite video which are Winnie the Pooh. I decided to ask lecturer is it suitable for this Project a not before I start to write the script.
References:
fig. 1.0 ; Story 1
fig. 1.1 ; Story 2
Lecture's Feedback :
I can use this story for this Project. Start to prepare the script and audio. However, the video should be over 3 minutes.
Week 9 ( 25/05/2021 )
Below are the story I chosen for this Project. I will use some of the video scene but change a little bit for the script.
fig. 1.2 ; chosen story
Furthermore, I started to write the script in Google Docs.
fig. 1.3 ; script
I planned to record the audio first then edit the video. But then I realized that edit the video first will be easier for me to estimate the audio time. Therefore, I edit the video using Premium Pro.
fig. 1.4 ; video
Week 10 ( 01/06/2021 )
I recorded the voice using my IPhone 12 Pro in my room. I covered under a blanket I tried many times to read the script properly. It was very fun ! However, I recorded each phrase separately then import them into Adobe Audition for adjustment. Below is my first outcome :
fig. 1.5 ; first outcome
Lecturer's Feedback :
- Sounds a bit muffled. Maybe u can EQ it a bit. increase the highs (treble).
- The reading voice can be louder. the dialogue voice can bring down a bit.
- Add something like an outdoor ambience sound otherwise it feels very plain.
- The story doesn't have much action so its a bit tricky.
- Pick 2-3 type of music that can represent the mood or intensity of the story.
Week 11 ( 08/06/2021 )
I added some background music and do some minor adjustment according to what lecturer had mentioned. Therefore, below is the second outcome :
fig. 1.6 ; second outcome
Lecturer's Feedback :
- Add more expression sound effects otherwise is too quiet.
- The voice still sounds a little bit muffle.
- Increase the background music a little bit.
I took some times to study the EQ and adjusted each sounds. I found that my headphone will automatic altered the sound that's why I won't heard it was muffled. However, based on what lecturer had showed on how to adjust the EQ and effects. I'm happy with my final outcome now.
fig. 1.7 ; final outcome
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