Evaluation

The sound I created for my clients advert for Nike super fly boots was highly successful as it was fast paced, energetic and dynamically engaging. When I received my brief from my client he asked for fast paced dynamic and with a heavy bass soundtrack coinciding with a more retro tech dynamic. I used these specifications and tried to create a soundtrack that conformed tightly to the specifications given. Overall I believe my soundtrack has been reasonably successful minus the issues I had with as few of my latter sounds which in the end were unable to be imported into Cubase due to a unknown issue I was unable to resolve whilst their absence is perhaps not noticeable in the final mix it would however have added greater texture to the final product. I have been unable to contact my client for his final view on the soundtrack due to the fact his in currently in Thailand but his initial feedback from the rough edits was universally positive and I have faith he would of approved of the final version.

Microphones

Most of you will have used a dynamic mic at sometime or another -- if it looks like a mesh ball on a stick, then it's almost certainly a dynamic model. In live sound, nearly all the mics used are dynamics, and in the studio, instruments such as drums, electric guitars, and basses may also be recorded using dynamic mics. Dynamic microphones have the advantages of being relatively inexpensive and hard-wearing, and they don't need a power supply or batteries to make them operate. So, how do they work?

 

 

Capacitor mics have been around for several decades, and although modern capacitor mics do incorporate a few small technical improvements, the sound character has actually changed very little -- some of the best-sounding models were designed over 20 years ago. Basically, the heart of any capacitor mic is a pair of conducting plates, one fixed and the other in the form of a moving diaphragm. When the spacing between the plates changes (as it does when the diaphragm vibrates) the capacitance varies, and if a fixed electrical charge is applied to the capacitor, an electrical signal is produced which faithfully represents the diaphragm vibration. 

Final Soundtrack

Evidence

-At this stage i have simply imported a simple audio mixdown and have begun experimented with various EQ adjustments to get a feelfor how i may best apply said effects. Below you can see the various ajustmnets i made to the EQ experimententing with both high and low frequency.-In this screen shot i can be seen experimenting with basic time stretch and fades for the closing section of the imported audio mix track which was key in order for my swoosh effects to be introduced into the mix and close the video properly and with the dynamic intended

- Below can be seen examples of timed analysis sheets in my earlier Pink Panther project these are used to break down the time codes of where certain effects need (or would be most appropriate to apply) the detailed descriptions help the producer and editor to understand what is exactly required of them and at what points certain sounds should occur in the mix corresponding to relative timings.

-Here can be seen an example of applying midi to a previous pink panther product in order to orchestrate the extension of a large telescope by travailing up the notes to create a cartoon extend effect in a Major key.

-This image show the use of the KORG audio recording system a piece of kit Ive been more recently introduced to and decide to apply to my work for studio recording as oppose to our previous use of the H2 ZOOM simply due to the increase in quality delivered by the KORG.Below can be seen the diffrent layouts with which i attempted to record sound however not all the recordings made the cut and many were not of the quality i desired.

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Briefs

300 hundred advert
With regards to official movie soundtrack (OST) I require to specific tracks “Fever Dream and Returns a king” in which to take up approxamelty 27-34 seconds with ratio split of 4:6 Returns a king to Fever dream. Opening footsteps during Returns a king will be recorded in studio conditions and must have and echo applied to create a heroic feel for maximum impact. Multiple sword clashes (variables to be determined upon commencement of filming) relating directly to the number of blade contact actions on screen all sound must be steel and metallic based despite actual stunt product composition. Furthermore I will require mixed male screams both applied to a second layer of the track all of which need to be of a non-diegetic nature. All dialogue from the Spartans after the cut from the OST MUST be diegetic. Master Chief (MC) voiceover to be pulled from the minimal dialogue pool from the official halo franchise trilogy and accredited along with the OST.During the shoe fitting sequence I need composed what can be best described as generic lift music the track must be repetitive and monotonous whilst being considering uplifting so it must be orchestrated in a major key.

Superfly Brief

I want music similar to this advert from 18 seconds into it. SO something drum&base like and electronic but nothing to dubsteppy. https://webmail.henleycol.ac.uk/OWA/redir.aspx?C=ef4f1ccce03a4dfda0f5fa8f0185b5da&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dWNslshZJnlM

 

Also at the beginning of the video I’d like a piece of music which is similar to the first 4 seconds in this video https://webmail.henleycol.ac.uk/OWA/redir.aspx?C=ef4f1ccce03a4dfda0f5fa8f0185b5da&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fwatch%3fv%3dtv9_Sd9ecOY

 

Sound effects will be coming through in a separate email later tonight, enjoy the rest of your day.

Storyboard

Reebok Classics Presents: Reethym of Lite featuring Swizz Beatz (:60)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mFY9O7tumQ
Form:Anti Realist narrative,Animation
Style:Dramatic
Codes and conventions:Mid shots,Wide angles,Close ups,Neon lighting,Strobes,Vibrant flashes.
Computer Graphics:Shattering glass box,Teleporting
Techniques:celebrity endorsement.
Charecteristics of products or services:Brand identity
Regulation:
Voice over:
Dubbing :
Jingles :
Music tracks: International Party "Siwzz Beats"
Special sound FX:


Foot locker Nike Air Max 90 Advert "I am The Rules"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JYDZagslHc&feature=fvst
Form:Anti Realist
Style:Dramatic
Codes and conventions:Neon,Flasing,Rapid edits,Royalty free music.
Computer Graphics:Animation
Techniques:Self perception,social position
Charecteristics of products or services:Brand identity
Regulation:
Voice over:
Dubbing:
Jingles:
Music tracks:"Peter Fox"
Special sound FX: Rushes of air, Timpani Drum pound.


Move to the beat of London 2012 commercial - 2 minutes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYcsbNtlbvg
From:Realist narrative
Style:Dramatic
Codes and convetions:Artifical lighting
Computer Graphics:Fireworks,LED Screen.
Techniques:Celebrity endorsement, Hidden and Overt advert
Charecteristics of products or services:Brand idenity,unique selling proposition.
Regulation:
Voice over:"Move to the Beat"
Dubbing:
Jingles:Coca Cola
Music tracks:Mark Ronson,Katy B
Special sound FX:Athletes.

Happy Feet - James Villa Holidays
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdwfxYHBdRQ
From:Realist Narrative
Style:Humorous
codes and convetions:Mid shots,natural lighting,Happy Feet Sondtrack "Kermit the Frog"
Computer Graphics:None
Techniques:Celebrity indorsement.
Charecteristics of products or services:-
Regulation:
Voice over:"James Villa Holidays(Terms and conditions,Booking details)"
Dubbing:
Jingles:
Music Tracks: Kermit the Frog "Happy Feet"
Special sound FX:

Activity Log

Week1: This secession saw the recording of our dialogue with which i collaborated with Ryan for our swift cover advert this proved difficult in later stages as correctly synchronising the audio and editing it to provide the most genuine effect possible. but was overcome with patience and experimentation.
Week2: Finalised recording of the dialogue and voice over as well as beginning the importing the audio to our cubase track. tbhis however was hapmered by a technical problem relating to hidden or lost files meaning i spent a large portion of time locating files and attempting to activley repair the damaged track.
Week3: The loss of files meant i spent the next two secessions trying to repair the track and locate and reconcilate for the the lost files.
Week4:"-"
Week5: Finally i was bale to recover the lost files and complete the application of my sound effects and soundtrack with bassline. to ensure i didnt have the reccuring problem and no evidence to support it i created several backups and save files in multiple locations across the system to almost gurantee my project was safe. aswell as posting several screen shots and my production log.

Swiftcover Screen Shots

Step By Step Guide

·         Press Menu

·         Using the fast forward button keep pressing until you reach USB

·         Press the Record button

·         Two options Storage/input output Press fast forward

·         Select audio input output

·         Two options frequency/connect

·         Select connect press the record button

Connecting the Zoom to the computer

·         The Zoom H2 MUST be connected to the computer via the PCI card socket

·         Open Cubase select new project

·         Select empty M drive

·         Select your personal folder

·         Devices setup VST audio system

·         Zoom H series ASIO

·         Devices video player Quick Time

·         File import video

·         P drive first place for coursework

·         TAND import Swiftcover car insurance

·         Right click inspector column

·         Add three mono channels

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