SONIC DESIGN ✿ PROJECT 1 ✿
23.09.24 - .0.24
week 1 - week
✿ TAN JIA JIA 0350577 ✿
Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media
✿ LECTURE ✿
Please refer to Exercises.
✿ INSTRUCTION ✿
Figure 1.1 MIB of Sonic Design
✿ PROJECT 1 ✿
For Project 1, students are required to develop their sound design skills by
enhancing their technical proficiency and understanding of sound editing
software. The project involves analyzing the given sound properties, such as
pitch, timbre, dynamics, and spatial positioning, to understand how these
elements contribute to the overall sound. Using tools and techniques like
time-stretching, pitch-shifting, equalization, and layering, students must
manipulate and refine the audio to fit a desired scenario, creating an
immersive and convincing sound experience. Through the process, students are
encouraged to apply the skills learned during exercises, utilizing software
like Adobe Audition to edit, arrange, and adjust audio clips effectively.
Continuous review, refinement, and feedback are integral to ensuring the final
output meets the project's requirements. Ultimately, the project challenges
students to embrace creativity while demonstrating their technical abilities
in sound design.
Before creating the audio, I first write a storyboard to plan out the sound
design. This helps me visualize the sequence of events, the mood I want to
convey, and the types of sounds I will need for each part of the scenario. By
outlining the structure beforehand, I can work more efficiently and ensure the
audio aligns with the desired concept and narrative.
Figure 2.1 PDF of the story
After I finish creating the storyboard, I begin searching for audio on
freesound.org. This website offers a wide variety of sound effects and audio
clips that I can use to match the scenario in my project. I carefully select
sounds that fit the mood, tone, and setting, ensuring they align with the
story and enhance the overall audio experience.
Figure 2.2 Screenshot of the website
FINAL OUTCOME
Link to Audio
✿ REFLECTION ✿
For Project 1, I learned a great deal about sound design and the technical aspects of audio editing. The process of analyzing sound properties and manipulating them using Adobe Audition challenged me, as I was not fully familiar with the software at the beginning. However, through the exercises, I gradually gained proficiency in using tools like time-stretching, pitch-shifting, and equalization. The storyboard I created helped me visualize the audio components and allowed me to plan each sound element carefully. Searching for audio on freesound.org was also an important step, as it provided me with the resources to match the scenario accurately. Despite the challenges, I enjoyed the creative process and felt a sense of accomplishment when I saw how the final audio pieces came together to fit the desired scenario. This project not only improved my technical skills but also deepened my understanding of how sound can enhance storytelling and create immersive experiences.
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