I believe that my SFX compliments the Tom and Jerry clip well. For example i used 1940's music that i found on YouTube as the backing track. I used this track because it went well with the images and the time period. I used certain sounds in the clip to bring my own humour to it e.g. a cat meow that i found on the internet. I placed this sound where the lion is roaring at the beginning of the clip because i thought that it looked funny and went well with that part of the clip. I also created my own 1940's cartoon sound effects e.g. popping and wizz sounds. I created these by using my mouth and a plastic bottle and recording them on a dictaphone. I also got a whistle sound effect from the internet to match with fast movements in the animation. For the part when the women goes into the kitchen i created a door slam SFX using the dictaphone. I believe this matches with the images well.
When it came to the phone sounds in the clip e.g. button tones and a phone ring, i think i did a good job at getting the sound to perfectly match the moving images. I created the button sound by pressing buttons on my mobile and recording them on the dictaphone. For the phone ring i looked through my different alarm tones on my ipod and found it amongst, i also used a dictaphone for this sound effect. Another sound effect that i added was an eating sound, i used my lips for this sound and i think it goes very well with the moving images. I acted like i was chewing something in my mouth and recorded it on the dictaphone. For the bit at the beginning with the women singing i recored my friend singing and then slowed it down in editing to make her sound like she has a deep voice. I believe that this brings humour to the cartoon. I recored her voice also with a dictaphone. When the cartoon became faster in shots i placed faster music to set the mood, i found this music on YouTube.
I am happy with my overall result, i believe that the clip is both humorous and likable. It's just like normal Tom and Jerry but with my own unique twist. For example i made my own sounds using my own ideas. I believe that by making the sound effects myself I have both understanding and experience for future projects. If i were to do it again i believe that i would add more sound effects to ensure that i had the best sound possible. The only reason why i didn't do that this time is from lack of time and props.
Friday, 23 March 2012
Friday, 9 March 2012
Production schedule for Tom and Jerry cartoon
16/3/12-Record sound effects (Room 877)
Sounds such as:
Sounds such as:
- Eating sound
- Phone ring
- Blowing sound
- Popping sound
- Door slam
- Phone dial
- Women singing
Props: Door, phone, food, mouth
Equipment needed- Dictaphone
Equipment needed- Dictaphone
(9:15-11:15)
23/3/12-Find sound on the Internet (Room 877)
Sounds such as:
- Poking sound
- Whistle
- Talking on the phone
- Wizz and bang
- 1940's music
- Fast music
(9:15-11:15)
30/3/12-Edit sound with footage (Room 877)
Equipment needed- Mac and adobe premiere pro
(9:15-11:15) HAND IN
Friday, 24 February 2012
Use the internet to research how SFX are recorded:
1. Footsteps:
- For grassy footsteps use newspaper in a plastic grocery bag and softly tap the bag.
- A wet sponge or rag with the right timing (heel / toes).
- Old cassette tape - unravel a few tapes and put the tape on different surfaces (carpet, stone etc) and walk on it. Also just rotating it between your hands.
- Record yourself banging a boot or a heavy shoe against a heater. You can use a pair of boots to simulate a walking pattern.
- Photocopier sounds are good for robotic hydraulics/footsteps.
- Lay a strip of carpet on top of some gravel, then pace over it to make a cool walking on snow effect.
- Plastic bags, polythene etc.
- Salt dropping on tinfoil
- Rolled up newspapers being hit with a (soft wooden) stick are meant to be good for body and face hits.
- A regular old bull whip crack is good for those over-the-top Street Fighter type punches.
- Hitting real meat, use a baseball bat to hit leather jacket wrapped around baseball gloves, add breaking of chicken bones.
4. Seashore:
- Pouring a fizzy drink onto tarmac or any floor is supposed to be very good for sea (used in Jaws)
5. Vomiting
- Take a large bottle of salad dressing (chilled to make it more viscous) and a gallon juice bottle filled with water. Take the dressing (with the cap on and tip it quickly and hard for the stomach internal sound then in quick succession dump the water on whatever surface you want (sidewalk, toilet etc..) add a little "ughh" on top . You can even do a few heaves before dumping the water for added realism.
Preparing to work with sound effect (SFX's)
Why do you think that we use SFX sound in film and TV productions?
I believe that we use SFX sounds when editing our Film and TV footage because it helps to improve and enhance the sound quality as well as making the footage seem more interesting. Without SFX sounds the background noise would be uncomfortably quiet and boring.
What are the advantages of using SFX sounds in Film and TV productions? What do they add to the overall production?
The advantages of using SFX sounds during post production is that they can help to improve the sound by covering up the bad background noise that you don't want. Also sound effects can help to enhance sound, so when the audience are watching the film or TV show they are more enticed and impressed. It helps to create a sense of reality within a scene. Without these background noises, films feel unnaturally quiet and uncomfortable. An example of SFX improving a production is the children's cartoon 'Tom and Jerry' without the sound it would be incredibly boring.
What are the disadvantages of using SFX's in TV and Film production?
The disadvantages of using SFX sounds in a film or TV show is that they are never going to be exactly the same as the sound you are trying to achieve. The SFX sound won't always be exactly the same amount of time as what happens on the footage which can make it hard to sync. Also they take a long time to create which can sometimes interfere with production. The people that create them (foley artists) are also quite expensive. This could be a big disadvantage if you have a small budget as they have to work for a long period of time.
What is the job description of a foley artist?
A foley artists job is to recreate the realistic ambient sounds that a film or TV show portrays. The props and sets of a film do not react the same way acoustically as they would in real life. Foley can also be used to cover up unwanted sounds captured on the set of a film during production that might take away from the scene at hand, such as overflying airplanes or passing traffic.
I believe that we use SFX sounds when editing our Film and TV footage because it helps to improve and enhance the sound quality as well as making the footage seem more interesting. Without SFX sounds the background noise would be uncomfortably quiet and boring.
What are the advantages of using SFX sounds in Film and TV productions? What do they add to the overall production?
The advantages of using SFX sounds during post production is that they can help to improve the sound by covering up the bad background noise that you don't want. Also sound effects can help to enhance sound, so when the audience are watching the film or TV show they are more enticed and impressed. It helps to create a sense of reality within a scene. Without these background noises, films feel unnaturally quiet and uncomfortable. An example of SFX improving a production is the children's cartoon 'Tom and Jerry' without the sound it would be incredibly boring.
What are the disadvantages of using SFX's in TV and Film production?
The disadvantages of using SFX sounds in a film or TV show is that they are never going to be exactly the same as the sound you are trying to achieve. The SFX sound won't always be exactly the same amount of time as what happens on the footage which can make it hard to sync. Also they take a long time to create which can sometimes interfere with production. The people that create them (foley artists) are also quite expensive. This could be a big disadvantage if you have a small budget as they have to work for a long period of time.
What is the job description of a foley artist?
A foley artists job is to recreate the realistic ambient sounds that a film or TV show portrays. The props and sets of a film do not react the same way acoustically as they would in real life. Foley can also be used to cover up unwanted sounds captured on the set of a film during production that might take away from the scene at hand, such as overflying airplanes or passing traffic.
Friday, 10 February 2012
Sound Track Post Production Assignment 3
During this task my group and I learnt different ways to improve sound when filming at a location. We also learnt what to do if the sound contains lot's of background noise e.g. use wild track or film again whilst using different techniques to improve the sound. We discussed the best way in which we could improve the sound e.g. extend boom pole, switch phones off and turn macs off. This helped us to film our footage with better sound for the second time.
Firstly when filming for the second time we tried filming the presenter footage indoors near the balcony cafe. But whilst being there, even though we tried filming at a different time when we thought it would be quieter it was just too noisy. So we decided that the only way we could film was to change to a similar location that was further down the corridor near to the class rooms so that it was less busy and quieter. When we got to our different location we all turned off our phones and made sure that we weren't near noisy lights or radiators. We also tried to put the mic closer to the presenters mouths so that the sound was clearer and there was less background noise. this helped us a lot because of not being near to the stairs, we didn't have the noisy footsteps or talking in the background. Also it was a bonus that being in that location meant that we could hear the noisy computer just up the corridor which improved the sound greatly.
Firstly when filming for the second time we tried filming the presenter footage indoors near the balcony cafe. But whilst being there, even though we tried filming at a different time when we thought it would be quieter it was just too noisy. So we decided that the only way we could film was to change to a similar location that was further down the corridor near to the class rooms so that it was less busy and quieter. When we got to our different location we all turned off our phones and made sure that we weren't near noisy lights or radiators. We also tried to put the mic closer to the presenters mouths so that the sound was clearer and there was less background noise. this helped us a lot because of not being near to the stairs, we didn't have the noisy footsteps or talking in the background. Also it was a bonus that being in that location meant that we could hear the noisy computer just up the corridor which improved the sound greatly.
When filming in the classroom we had no problems at all after doing the things that we had discussed previously. After we asked everyone in the class to switch their macs off there was no noise coming from them typing or going on youtube. Also the noise from the macs fans wasn't on the footage either which was a big improvement. We also asked the people in the classroom to switch their phones off, even if they were on mute you can still hear a noise when the person receives a message or a call. But we couldn't really do anything about the lights.
When filming outside we came across a few problems but it was a lot better than before. Firstly a thing that we noticed when checking the sound during editing was the improvement in the amount of noise coming from the car park, because we filmed at a different time during the day it was less busy and the sound quality was better. Also there was a lot of people in our location this time smoking and having a chat near our filming location so we decided to move a bit further down the path. we also improved the sound by checking that our phones were switched off and the boom pole was extended to be as close to our mouths as possible. But it was a windier day than before and even though we checked the weather on this occasion we couldn't do much about filming on a different day. another problem that we still had was that the tree's were noisier and we couldn't do a lot to stop the noise being on our sound.
My team and I worked well together. the only problems we had were the absences from Dan and Molly. But even though they weren't in for a few lessons we still managed to get on with the work and finish it in time for the deadline. We all worked well as a team, listening to each others ideas and agreeing on roles when filming.
Friday, 20 January 2012
Task 3-Analysing our footage
Noisy indoor-Stairs near the cafe
When filming the presenter footage indoors near the balcony cafe we came across a number of problems. Firstly we had a lot of footsteps coming from the stairs behind us, this made it hard to hear what Dan and i were saying. If we were to film in the same location again we would try to film it at a less busy time, another thing that we could do to help the issue would be to use a tie mic so that you could hear Dan and I a lot clearer. Another problem that we encountered was the people talking as they were walking past us, also some of them had phones which we could hear when it came to editing the sound. To fix the situation we could again try filming at a less busy time.
When filming we also noticed that the high ceilings made voices and sounds echo the only thing that we could possibly do to make that less noticeable when filming in that location again would be to use a tie mic, even though it wont take away the noise the presenters will be heard a bit clearer. Our location was also very close to a number of Macs and computers which made a lot of noise as people were doing their college work on them which made a lot of noise because of the tapping.
Quiet indoor-Classroom
When filming in the classroom even though it was quiet we still encountered a few disturbances. The first thing that we noticed when it came to editing the footage was the noise of the fans in the Macs, even though nobody was on the Macs playing loud music or videos because they were switched on and the mics are so sensitive you could hear it in the background. Another thing that was quite noticeable when we reviewed the sound after filming was the phones being switched on, even if phones are on mute you can still hear noise when the person receives a message or a call. What we could do if we were to film in the same location again would be to ask the people with the phones if they would mind turning them off for a short while while we film our presenter work.
Another thing that you have to be careful of when filming in an indoor location is the lights, even though you might not be able to hear the buzzing when it comes to editing the sound you may notice it because of the mic being so sensitive. Thats why it is important to check the noise of a room using the might before you have settled on a location. If i were to film this again i would check that the lights weren't too noisy before filming. Sometimes if they are on for a long period of time the noise can be louder.
Outdoor-Near the car park
When filming outside we came across a number problems with our sound. Firstly a thing that we noticed when checking the sound during editing was the noise of the cars in the car park, even though we couldn't do anything about it at the time if we were to do it again we should think about going to that location at a different time when people are less likely to be entering/ leaving the college . Another thing that we could look at which could solve the problem would be extending the boom-pole and putting it closer to Dan and mine mouths. By extending the boom-pole it could help to increase the sound of our voices making the background noise less loud.
Secondly we noticed that a lot of people like to enter/leave from that entrance of the college which made it very noisy with people talking as they walked in. Another thing that we noticed was that for college students that area is a very popular spot for people to go on a cigarette break to have a chat, this also made a lot of noise. Besides that we also encountered some noise coming from the wind, even though we couldn't do anything about it at the time if we were to do it again we could try standing away from the wind or move the boom-pole closer to the people speaking. also if we had more time we could have checked the weather outside and made sure that it would be a clearer less windy day. Because of it being such a windy day the trees also made quite a lot of noise so thats another thing to think about when choosing a location, unless you would like that effect.
When filming the presenter footage indoors near the balcony cafe we came across a number of problems. Firstly we had a lot of footsteps coming from the stairs behind us, this made it hard to hear what Dan and i were saying. If we were to film in the same location again we would try to film it at a less busy time, another thing that we could do to help the issue would be to use a tie mic so that you could hear Dan and I a lot clearer. Another problem that we encountered was the people talking as they were walking past us, also some of them had phones which we could hear when it came to editing the sound. To fix the situation we could again try filming at a less busy time.
When filming we also noticed that the high ceilings made voices and sounds echo the only thing that we could possibly do to make that less noticeable when filming in that location again would be to use a tie mic, even though it wont take away the noise the presenters will be heard a bit clearer. Our location was also very close to a number of Macs and computers which made a lot of noise as people were doing their college work on them which made a lot of noise because of the tapping.
Quiet indoor-Classroom
When filming in the classroom even though it was quiet we still encountered a few disturbances. The first thing that we noticed when it came to editing the footage was the noise of the fans in the Macs, even though nobody was on the Macs playing loud music or videos because they were switched on and the mics are so sensitive you could hear it in the background. Another thing that was quite noticeable when we reviewed the sound after filming was the phones being switched on, even if phones are on mute you can still hear noise when the person receives a message or a call. What we could do if we were to film in the same location again would be to ask the people with the phones if they would mind turning them off for a short while while we film our presenter work.
Another thing that you have to be careful of when filming in an indoor location is the lights, even though you might not be able to hear the buzzing when it comes to editing the sound you may notice it because of the mic being so sensitive. Thats why it is important to check the noise of a room using the might before you have settled on a location. If i were to film this again i would check that the lights weren't too noisy before filming. Sometimes if they are on for a long period of time the noise can be louder.
Outdoor-Near the car park
When filming outside we came across a number problems with our sound. Firstly a thing that we noticed when checking the sound during editing was the noise of the cars in the car park, even though we couldn't do anything about it at the time if we were to do it again we should think about going to that location at a different time when people are less likely to be entering/ leaving the college . Another thing that we could look at which could solve the problem would be extending the boom-pole and putting it closer to Dan and mine mouths. By extending the boom-pole it could help to increase the sound of our voices making the background noise less loud.
Secondly we noticed that a lot of people like to enter/leave from that entrance of the college which made it very noisy with people talking as they walked in. Another thing that we noticed was that for college students that area is a very popular spot for people to go on a cigarette break to have a chat, this also made a lot of noise. Besides that we also encountered some noise coming from the wind, even though we couldn't do anything about it at the time if we were to do it again we could try standing away from the wind or move the boom-pole closer to the people speaking. also if we had more time we could have checked the weather outside and made sure that it would be a clearer less windy day. Because of it being such a windy day the trees also made quite a lot of noise so thats another thing to think about when choosing a location, unless you would like that effect.
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