SUMMARY
Role
Sound Designer
Intention (SMART Goal)
To make music that correlates with the movements of the camera/mood.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Primary source: The Velociraptors in the Kitchen Scene
- The sound designer is Gary Rydstrom
- Makes the sound of a dinosaur walking
- Creates breathing sound of a dinosaur
- Add music that correlates with the mood
- Pauses and plays music that correlates with the scene
Secondary source: Sound Design Explained by Gary Rydstrom
- Uses animal noises to make sounds
- Uses human vocal to make sounds
- Mixes animal sounds together to create one sound
- Blend low and high frequencies together
Gary Rydstrom has won 7 academy awards for the best sound produced in films and was involved in the making of Titanic and Jurassic Park. He believes that creating sound is like knitting/quilting where you combine different parts together and put pieces where you think they belong.
Training Source(s)
- 1:27 – Don’t use overused music because then the audience will know what will happen next
- 1:48 – To know what music is overused do a quick search on dramatic short films
- 1:59 – Don’t think of music as a way to fill out a scene, think of it as another character
- 2:42 – Use music to add texture, character, and dimension to a scene
- 3:47 – Make music that has a theme
- 4:30 – Look for music before you start filming
- 5:02 – Organize your music in collections
- 5:45 – If you find music beforehand you can plan out your cuts while editing
- 6:03 – Can edit music to fit your film
- 6:58 – Can reduce playback speed by 50% +/-
- 8:34 – You don’t have to reinforce the mood of the scene with the music
- 8:40 – Try not to choose music as a right or wrong thing
- 8:44 – Look at music as an expression and approach it as an experiment
Project Timeline:
- Make a list of tasks to get done/Do Fibonacci numbers for tasks
- Do research about the role/Fill in project tracking sheet/
- Create slide show presentation (3)
- Collect materials like scraps, papers, and books (3)
- Find a setting (5)
- Create phone dialogue between actors (2)
- Create mess for clean up (3)
- Film mid-close upshot (3)
- Film chugging soda and chucking it on the floor (3)
- Film picking up phone call from mom (5)
- Film close up emotional change (5)
- Film 1st backout shot (5)
- Film 2nd backout shot (5)
- Film 3rd backout shot (5)
- Film chaotic cleanup (8)
- Film actor finishing cleaning up (3)
- Film second phone call (5)
- Film actor returning to the original position (3)
- Create music for the film
- Edit the scenes, music, and audio together
- Present slideshow and film
Proposed Budget
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The (FILM, SOUND, or GAME Creation)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ef1G6Woc6e3b2re_F1j2KKI3HJyosb9O/view
Skills Commentary
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c-paAkCIwyeXpsWQchUDMQQM0gz5E7eaJEebP_70ZRk/edit#slide=id.p
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
During the production cycle, I learned to produce my own music. I looked at Youtube tutorials on how to create sounds with the app GarageBand. Using the new knowledge gained I was able to produce music using simple melodies on numerous virtual instruments like the piano, guitar, and drums. When I had trouble uploading music from GarageBand to my Google Drive I searched the internet for a tutorial and was able to transfer my files.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
Throughout the process, each person had to learn about their role to apply it to the film. After my team researched information about their own role we came together as a group to create a solid plan. Making decisions before made the process of filming easier. We all collaborated with each other when production started.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
I researched a professional in my role and looked at video tutorials online to help guide me during production. Our group also used Gmail, a Spreadsheet, and Google Drive to share audio files and scenes. To keep organized and track our progress we used the scrum system and the Trello board.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
The skills that I learn will be useful in the future since they will help me stay consistent with managing my time, making a plan, and staying organized. These skills will be helpful in the work field and as I continue school.
Reactions to the Final Version
“I like the sounds you created when the camera zoomed out 3 times,” by Nathan, a peer.
This comment shows that I completed my intention of making music that correlated with the movements of the camera. I used GarageBand and the piano option to create three abrupt sounds that added to the mood of the scene.
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
Simple: The film was simple to understand and easy to relate to.
Unexpected: At the end of the film the actor finds out that their mom is actually not coming home.
Emotional: Viewers can relate to the film of rushing to clean a room and the reaction of the actor.
Stories: To solve the problem the actor cleans the room very quickly.
What I Learned and Problems I Solved
I learned how to manage my time while contributing to my team. With this, I was able to finish my work before the due date. A problem was lack of time and only 8 days to film. To solve this problem I put in an effort at home and got things done on my own time. I have grown as a creative person because I had to learn how to create something new for myself and my peers. As my skills progress, I know that I’ll be able to contribute more to future films. This experience is new, exciting and challenges me to fix and solve problems.
Grammar and Spelling
Grammarly
Editor
Sabina S.