Video and Sound Production -Project 1: Sound Dubbing and Shaping

8.9.2023-24.9.2023 (Week 2-Week 4)
Kelly Lau Jie Ning (0354839)
Video and Sound Production 
Bachelor of Design (Honors) in Creative Media
Project 1: Dubbing


Instructions




Project 1A: Audio Dubbing

Progress
For Project 1, we received a silent video. The video needs sound, which we must add. The dialogue must be recorded by us, and the website must be used to find the ambiance sound and hard sounds. 

              https://99sounds.org/

Original video (Video without sound)
Fig 1.1 Original video without sound- mp4

First of all, I did the spreadsheet. In the spreadsheet, we can clearly see what audio I have used, what are the dialogues in the video, and the type of sound. 

Fig 1.2 spreadsheet- pdf

There are 10 audio tracks in my timeline (Dialogue: Audio track 1-4 (one character one trac), Hard Sound Effects: Audio tracks 5-7, Ambience Sound: Audio tracks 8-10)
Fig1.3 timeline-jpg, 22/9/2023 (week 4)

For the dialogue, I try to change my own voice to the man's voice. I also changed my voice to a cute voice.
Fig1.4 turn my voice to man voice- jpg, 22/9/2023 (week 4)

Fig1.5 turn my voice to cute voice- jpg, 22/9/2023 (week 4)

For part of the audio, I included constant power if you put it in the front, it will go from a low voice to a loud voice. When placed in the back, it gradually changes to a low voice until there is no sound at all.
Fig1.6 audios adding constant power- jpg, 22/9/2023 (week 4)

I also used the essential sound figure to make the daughter's sound sound like came out from the phone.
Fig1.7 changes the audio sound to come from the phone-jpg, 22/9/2023 (week 4)

Final outcome
Fig 2.1 Final video- youtube, 22/9/2023 (week 4)

Exercise 2: Sound Shaping
In this project, we are required to record their own 5-second voice clip. Subsequently, we need to edit the voice into five different versions, simulating a call, a voice coming from inside a closet, a toilet, an underground cave, and the voice of a big stadium using Adobe Audition.

Fig 3.1 Original sound

Progress in Adobe Audition
Fig 3.2 Screenshot in Adobe Audition #1
Fig 3.3 Screenshot in Adobe Audition #2

Final outcome

 
Fig 3.5 Voice of phone call

Fig 3.6 Voice coming from inside of the closet

Fig 3.7 Voice of toilet or bathroom

Fig 3.8 Voice of underground cave

Fig 3.9 Voice of Big Stadium


Reflection
Audio Dubbing
In this project, my primary objective is identifying the most fitting audio for the video content. This entails a meticulous process of carefully listening to each piece of audio and meticulously matching it to the video's visual elements. This task has not only tested my patience but also allowed me to enhance my proficiency in using Premiere Pro, particularly in the domain of sound editing. I dedicated considerable time to precisely adjusting every audio element to ensure seamless integration with the video, resulting in a more cohesive and engaging final outcome.

Sound Shaping
Embarking on this project was a unique and creatively challenging experience that pushed me to explore the diverse capabilities of sound editing. The initial task seemed deceptively simple – recording a 5-second voice clip. However, as I delved into the world of Adobe Audition, I found myself immersed in the art of manipulating sound to evoke specific environments. Crafting variations that simulated a call, a voice emerging from a closet, the resonance of a toilet, the echoes of an underground cave, and the amplified ambience of a massive stadium demanded meticulous attention to detail. Each edit became a canvas for experimenting with different effects and filters, transforming my voice into a narrative tool that could transport listeners to varied settings. This project not only honed my technical skills in audio editing but also heightened my appreciation for the nuanced ways in which sound can shape and redefine our perceptions of space.

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