Activity 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Technology for Recording: Soundtrap 

Purpose of recording: Introduction to the start of a mystery audio story that will be part of an audio book presentation

Recording 1: First voice recording and addition of two sound bites (clicking clock, and scary laugh)

Recording 2: Once I listened to my voice I did not want the echo (reverb) and did another one with Clean sound

 

 

Recording 3:  In this version I created a layered sounds with the addition of the wind

 

 

Recording 4: In this version I was able to clean up sections, change fade in and out of sounds for impact, and change the volume of each sound to ensure my voice is the main element to make a final recording that I really liked for my introduction.

 

Overview:  Soundtrap is a tool I am familiar with, both personally and professionally, as it has allowed me to create meaningful audio projects in different aspects of my life thus I did not have challenges while working creating my initial voice recording. I remembered that it was important to ensure the microphone was set to clean or there would be an echo in my voice which I did not want for this project. I was also aware of the process of how to edit sound clips, move sound bites, and download sounds to MP3 formats which were all required for this project. 

 

VIDEO LINK – Activity 7.

 

I have embedded my audio, combined with visual created with creative commons license, and then added in video. For this activity, I also added in the transcription fuction for students who may need for accessibility. I was also able to make subtitles accessible on you tube which was very helpful.  The following is the transcript for the video.

HOST (with a smooth, foreboding tone):
The clock strikes twelve, and the veil between our world and the unknown grows thin. Shadows come alive, secrets stir from their slumber, and whispers weave a tale of intrigue, suspense… and the supernatural. Tonight, dear listeners, we invite you on a journey into the heart of the uncanny. Welcome to… The Midnight Hour.