I found it very difficult to because I was given very little detail on what Phele wanted for his advert.There was several times I got told different things as he could not make up his mind , so I took things into my own hands and just chose the key points he had given me in his brief which was ' Hip ' and ' Current' .
To begin planning I needed to analyse Phele video and look at the cuts and see what sound effects I could use , music and also if I could cut my music to the speed of the video. The video has a very dark tone to it so I thought maybe deep music would be best for this advert.
This advert involved two teenage actors and considering it was a snapback advert and snapbacks is a new current trend which mainly teenagers wore. I also thought the music style I need to use is upbeat and current so I looked through the charts and all the music os hip-hip and dnb.
I did not need to record any of my own sounds as there was no speech in the advert and it is like a mini music video.
Planning My Soundtrack:
I wrote up a small brief for Phele to work with for my advert sound. This included how I wanted my advert to come across and sound to the audience. I told Phele he could email me at any point or ask me in person if he needed any more advise or information.
Objective: The task we had was to make a soundtrack for a clip of Pink panther using Cubase.
Task1: I searched for sound effects and uploaded the ones I wanted onto Cubase 5. Here is a list of the sound effects I added at certain points in the video.
1: At 00:31 seconds I had the sound of a race car.
2: At 00:33 seconds I had the sound of a car horn.
3: At 00: 34 seconds I had the sound of a car horn again.
4: At 00:34 seconds I had the sound of a car horn again.
5: At 00:34 seconds I had the sound of a plane low.
6: At 00:35 I had the sound of a saxophone.
7: At 00:35 I had the sound of a robot arm.
8: At 00:35 I had the sound of a siren.
9: At 00: 36 I had the sound of a siren again.
10: At 00:37 I had the sound of a siren again.
11: At 00:39 I had the sound of a Scream.
12: At 00: 40 I had the sound of a scream again.
I had may more sounds on Cubase but unfortunately along with the majority of my files for this programme I lost most of my sound effects too. Many other people in the class have the same problem. I am trying to work my way around this by explaining what I should have done 9had my files not gone corrupt).
Task 2:
In task 2 we were supposed to add a musical background so that it could blend in with the SFX. I made a small, simple track off my own for me to play in the background of the video; however this was one of the files that have gone corrupt for me.
Task 3:
In task 3 we were meant to record our own sounds with mikes and then add them to the Pink panther video to blend in with the other music and SFX I had already added. I didn’t mage to get to this task because I was having so many problems with the rest of my video editing and sound editing.
How to use a zoom
Zoom is an audio input output device.
Press menu
Using the right hand side fast forward key
Move through the options
Until you get to USB mode ( bottom of the list)
Press the centre red record button
Then press the fast forward key again
Select Audio IF
Press the red record button again
Press the fast forward key
Select connect
Press the red record button again
See little levels bouncing up and down
Connections to the computer
Made roudn the back of computer
BOTTOM USB sockets
Windows will say found new device
Cubase
Go to devices
Setup
Make sure your video player is set to quicktime
Set the VST audio bay to zoom HD
All audio input and ouput goes through the zoom (including playback)
Plug headphones into the ZOOM
Alternative setup
if you do not have a USB cable
Set cubase audio bay to M aduio
Connect the zoom to the external sound card (round the back)
Connect the 3.5 jack tothe phoneline out to the zoom
If the zoom does not have any batteries
You may connect the zoom via usb or the supllied power supply
Cubase Set Up
Open Cubase Click devices – Device set-up Set video player to QuickTime Set vst audio bay to zoom All audio input and output goes through the zoom Headphones in the zoom to hear your recording. (If you do not have a usb cable; set vst devices in the audio bay to m-audio. Connect the zoom to the external sound card ( which will be at the back of your hard drive )connect the 3.5 mil jack to the phones line out in the zoom) If the zoom does not have any batteries then you may connect the zoom via usb or the supplied power supply.
SWIFTCOVER
Original video
Analysis of the 30 second clip;
(0-1 second) - The clip starts straight to an image of Iggy Pop stood infront of a car shaped bedstead in the swiftcover colours looking directly at the camera.
(1-2 seconds) - Iggy Pop is still stood in the same position but looks in a different direction towards his left.
(2-3 seconds) - changes the direction in which he is looking, he looks back towards the camera.
(3-4 seconds) - The camera switches to a shot of the mini Iggy Pop puppet jumping on top of a suitcase.
(4-5 seconds) - The camera switches from a close up of the puppets face to its shoes then to the hi hat of a drumkit whilst playing in sync 2 bangs on the drum and a hit on the hi hat as each camera angle changes.
(5-6 seconds) - The camera angle changes to a billboard of the company slogan which looks like a race banner with the sound of cars speeding past playing in the background.
(6-7 seconds) - The camera angle switches to a car showroom with the Iggy Pop puppet which is stood infront of a TVR sports car, he lets a suitcase fall to the floor which makes a bang as it falls.
(7-8 seconds) - Switches to a Medium close up of the puppet pelvic thrusting then switches back to long shot.
(8-9 seconds) - Iggy Pop comes into shot as the shot switches to a medium close up with the puppet climbing into the car in the background.
(9-10 seconds) - The shot changes to Iggy pop walking infront of the the TVR motor car and then standing there, it changes to a close up of his face.
(10-11 seconds) - The camera remains on Iggy Pops face this section is for dialogue.
(11-12 seconds) - The shot switches Iggy Pop stood in the Showrrom again, he turns around to the puppet leaning out the window.
(12-13 seconds) - A Piece of text flashes up on screen with a purple background, keeping the colours in the same as the company colours showing how that you can get a qoute in 60 seconds.
(13-14 seconds) - The camera changes to a close up o fthe puppet hanging out the window of the car
(14-15 seconds) - Iggy Pop is stood in the showroom again then switches to a medium close up of him stood in the same place.
(15-16 seconds) - The camera angles switches back to another close up of the puppet then to another pop up piece of text in the same colourway as the lastone purple background and white text with a laptop shown, saying you can printing your documents online making the pictyures relevant to what is tryiong to be shown.
(16-17 seconds) - The Camera switches to a close up of Iggy Pops face.
(17-18 seconds) - The camera angle switches to Iggy Pop making a pop sound then quickly switching to a close up of the puppet in the drivers seat of the TVR.
(18-19 seconds) - The camera shows a point of view shot for the puppet, making it clear to the audience that he is to short to reach the pedals, and showing the interior of the car which is in the same colourway as what the company use, the trend of purple is being used continously throughout the advert.
(19-20 seconds) - the camera quickly changes to a view out of a window of race cars driving past then too a close up of Iggy Pops puppets feet, which is now wearing stillettos.
(20-21 seconds) - Now the car has been moved outside, the camera switches to the Iggy Pop Filling up the boot of the TVR and the puppet is struggling to walk in the shoes towards the car.
(21-22 seconds) - the camera changes to a close up of Iggy Pops face, he is pulling a strange face.
(22-23 seconds) - Then switches to a medium close up of Iggy Pop stood by the car.
(23-24 seconds) - The camera switches back to another ground shot close up of the stillettos that the Iggy Pop Puppet is wearing.
(24-25 seconds) - The camera changes to a close up of the puppets face.
(25-26 seconds) - The camera quickly changes from a clip of the car door shutting the too a in car shot of the stilleto heels by the accelerate pedals in the car.
(26-27 seconds) - The camera shows the back end of the car accellerating off then changes to a extreme close up of Iggy Pops eye which has changed to purple, used again to keep the the audiences mind on the colours of the company, then to a speedometer moving up very quickly.
(27-28 seconds) - The camera changes to a long shot of then too the TVR driving on a road long shot with text on screen saying SWIFTCOVER and the site link with the company slogan aswel.
(28-29 seconds) - The content remains the same on screen the car is just drving along the road further
(29-30 seconds) - The clip remains the same until it finishes.
SCRIPTIggy Pop – So lil guy, you ready for our big road trip
Mini Iggy - Yeahhh!!
Mini Iggy - And I got me some new wheels, yeahh!
Iggy Pop - Did you know swiftcover.com can give you a car insurance quote in just 60 seconds
Mini Iggy – Lock and load
Iggy Pop – And its totally online so you can store all your documents online and print em when you need em
Mini Iggy – Help! I cant reach
Iggy Pop – I can see you’ve got your rocking new driving shoes
Mini Iggy – Rock and Roll man
Iggy Pop – Lets do this
Voice over – Get a life
Mini Iggy – Get swiftcovered
Types of sound being used throughout the advert;
- Dialogue
- Voice over - Diegetic sound - Non Diegetic sound - Narration - Sound effects - Music
Screen Shots
I imported all my recordings
I then moved them to different tracks and named them to make it more simple and clear
I then made sure everything matched up and the lip sync was in time
Understanding the Relationship between sound and picture
Understanding the Relationship between sound and picture
Moving Image production
A moving image production is also known as a film. The moving images in a film are called video and in a film, you need to have a soundtrack to accompany your moving images. The film industry is booming these days and around 10,000 new films are brought out every year around the world. Here is a list of a few films which I came up with…
Sleeping Beauty
Free Willy
Independence Day
Pinocchio
Mean Girls
Beatle Juice
Jaws
Saw
Pulp Fiction
Layer cake
American Beauty
Slumdog Millionaire
Because there are so many films in the industry nowadays, they are usually categorised by their genre. As you can see from my list I have come up with many different film genre’s such as, Horror, Family, Chick Flick, Dark Comedy, Action etc.
Soundtrack
The soundtrack is the sound recorded for a motion picture film (moving image production.)
Diagetic Sounds/ Sounds from your location
Non Diagetic sounds / Music added to centre emotion
Digital Sound/ Used in video games
Foley Sounds/Pre recorded day to day sounds in PP
Live Broadcasts
All of these components to a soundtrack are used all the time in moving image productions. When editing usually the soundtrack is put over the moving images to get a more accurate finished product. A diagetic sound could be something like a car moving or the background noise of a café. Non diagetic sounds could be added when a character has just found out about a death, there would be soft slow music playing in the background to centre the character’s emotions. Foley sounds would be used to enhance tension e.g. a squeaking door, footsteps, breaking glass.
Skills needed to fill the role of a sound designer and producer:
·To be able to chose the correct equipment when recording sounds
·To be able to use microphones to a professional standard
·To be able to mix audio
·Be able to consider what the finished product will be like
·Have contacts for hiring various types of sound equipment
·Being able to prepare all sound equipment on set and to high standards
Moving picture production
Trailers
TV shows - News - Reality - Documentaries
Animation - Stop motion - CGI
Apps
Cartoons - Adverts - Kid shows
Websites
Films - Romance - Horror - Adventure
Adverts - Computers - Car - Food
Soundtrack
Tension Sounds
Dialog
Ambient sound
Stereo
Diegetic sounds
Voice over
Action code
Extra diegetic
Underscore
Instrumental soundtrack
Mond sounds
Sound effects (SFX)
Underscore - When music is added that only the audience can hear. Diegetic sound - Sound that is part of the action. Non-diegetic sound -Music put on top to create emotion with the audience Foley - People that re-create sounds
Creative & Media
Soundtrack for the Moving Image
Analysisng Music/Underscore
Musical Ingredients
Music is made up of the following elements and these are used by composers to create a particular mood or effect
Element
Definition
Instrumentation
An instrumental is a music without lyrics or singing, it may include some kind of non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments.
Tempo
Tempo (which is Italian for time) is the speed or pace of a given piece. Tempo is a big element of any musical composition, as it can affect the mood and difficulty of a piece.
Dynamics
In music, dynamics normally refers to the volume of a sound or note.
Rhythm
Rhythm may be generally defined as a movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions. This general meaning of regular recurrence or pattern in time.
Melody
A melody also tune, voice, or line.In its most literal sense, a melody is a combination of pitch and rhythm.
Texture
Texture is often described in regards to the density, or thickness, and range, or width between lowest and highest pitches, in relative terms as well as more specifically distinguished according to the number of voices, or parts, and the relationship between these voices
Harmony/Key
In music, harmony is the use of simultaneous pitches (tones, notes), or chords. The study of harmony involves chords and their construction and chord progressions and the principles of connection that govern them.
Structure
Musical structure is form and arrangement of music.
Technology/SFX
Music Technology is a term that refers to all forms of Technology involved with the musical arts, particularly the use of electronic devices and computer software to facilitate playback,recording, composition, storage, and performance.
Microphone types and characteristics.
History of the Microphone –
How the Microphone works –
Type of Microphones -
·Dynamic
·Capacitor
·Electric
·Condenser
·Ribbon
·Carbon
·Crystal
·Tie Clip (Lavier)
·Rifle
·Boom
·Radio
·PZM (pressure zone microphone)
Polar Patterns –
· Omni
·Cardioid
·Hyper Cardioid
·Figure of 8
Analysis
The Jurassic Park opening theme tune is well known and played on every film and also at the Disney world theme park Jurassic park.
It uses a large orchestra that often includes a variety of percussion, two harps, baritone horns, and choir.
The tempo of the song at the beginning starts of very slowly and quite at first
it starts of with just one instrument being played which gives you the feeling that it is the beginning of something like in the olden days they would blow a single trumpet to tell everyone it is the beginning of something and also sounds a bit lonely. Another trumpet joins in which creates a more meaningful sound and makes the audience think that something really is about to happen and it joins in softly like it is trying to care for the other instrument. It then gradually increases with violins and other instruments all playing the same track and it is soft and gives a happy feel to it. It then builds up right up unit the end where it is much louder than it begain .
There is a backing track sound effect of birds tweeting to give a more realistic feel to the whole scene.
They also add in foley when the man is moving they could do this by using foley artists to scrumple bits of fabric together this gives a more realistic feel to it and makes it sound like it is actually happening.
SFX of a loud sound ( much like a whale sound ) is put over the top of the dinosaur to show what animal it is and create a bizzare scene.
(first 30 seconds)
The simpson is famous for its theme tune and is used every episode it has been developed over the years but still remains the same track. It starts with a voice over of a woman softly singing ' The Simpsons ' and with a choir/keyboars making a harmonic 'aghhhh' sound. There is then a SFX of a bird squakng when the bird flys past and gives it a comic feel to it. the theme tune then plays throught the opening scene with sfx over the top these include ;
Two boys on top of a statue sawing it - a saw sfx is played the sound effect is a wood saw sound effect as it gives a better sound and also the sound for saw stone what sound a bit dodgey and not come out as clear.
The statue heas falls off - this sound effect sound much liek droppign a peddle into water they done this to give it a comedy feel and sound funny
Classroom - Second of chalk on a board is played just to show what is actually happening and tells the audience that bart is drawing on a board. The bell SFX then is played.
A burp sound effect is played when bart lands on the mans belly this is great comedy value.
