Podcast H/W (audio)

The podcast I am listening to is called Welcome to Night Vale

The speaker is a man called Cecil, he is a radio station presenter, he has a smooth calm voice, he is well spoken and speaks a little slowly than normal

The music is used in the opening of the podcast and normally only used when a mood is needed to be set, otherwise there isn’t any music, just talking. Music is played during the weather.

The only time when sound has been used outside of music and talking is static in specific circumstance, other than that, it isn’t used a lot.

Silence is used to builds tension in a scene with a news article.

There was one episode where Cecil was just narrating what was happening to a person. It was in 3rd person.

Foley sound (audio)

Foley:

Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to films, videos, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. These reproduced sounds, named after sound-effects artist Jack Foley, can be anything from the swishing of clothing and footsteps to squeaky doors and breaking glass. Foley sounds are used to enhance the auditory experience of the movie. Foley can also be used to cover up unwanted sounds captured on the set of a movie during filming, such as overflying airplanes or passing traffic.

Creator was Jack Foley

sound effects (SFX) is any sound other than dialog, speaking and speech that adds realism.

Automated dialog replacement (ADR)

purpose of sound- make a person believe that they are there, create realism, help a product be understood and keep audience engaged and understood

code and conventions of podcast production (audio)

How familiar are you with Podcast?

I am not all that familiar, but I had watched one or two before this course

Share your favourite

I really enjoy listening to Welcome To Night Vale, Rooster Teeth’s series of podcast and game grumps

What do you enjoy about these podcasts?

I enjoy listening to Welcome To Night Vale because it is funny whilst pretending to be serious, it helps me to relax and lighten up.

I enjoy Rooster Teeth’s podcast because I am familiar with most of the people on the podcast and it is a real life talk show

I enjoy game grumps because they are genuinely funny and interesting people, plus they play video game video so you have something to look whilst listening to them

codes and conventions

speech

  • the manner in which words are spoken.
  • enunciation, pitch, accent, timbre, clarity, etc.
  • prevent “popping” and “fillers” (erm, huh), cursing, being close to the mic.
  • usually formal language.
  • voice track should be equalised in post.

music

  • highly important.
  • sets the mood, tone and setting of a scene.
  • most consider the audience.
  • should not be louder than the speech ( background music ) unless its a solo.

sound

  • ambience sounds.
  • special effects sounds (sfx).
  • 3D perspective ( surround system- like we are there ).
  • aural signposting ( set the scene via noise, sound, voices ).

silence

  • dramatic effect.
  • accentuate a moment.
  • endings of scenes or sections.
  • breaks the dialogue.
  • gives breathing breaks.
  • prevents from switching off.
  • thinking moment.

narrative

  • linear: chronological evolution of events.
  • non linear: builds up argument without a time line.
  • single stranded: one individual presents/analyses theme, can have temporary guest.
  • multi-stranded: two or more presenters discuss theme.

can be fictional or non-fictional

technical elements

sound design

  • Audiologo-Ident]aural mix used on its own to identify a product/service
  • intro- musical welcome/ initial credit
  • outro- musical farewell(shorter)- end
  • (must have both)
  • jingle/ bumper- slogan or vocal line set to an engaging melody

Point of view (POV)

monologue- individual presents own thoughts of a theme

Interview-1:1 semi structured questions to understand themes via experts

Vox populi- structured questions asked to different people

Panel- group of people discus themes

Debate- discussions with opposing sides

sound production (audio)

  • Sound department-
  • Head sound guy
  • Location editor
  • Boom operator
  • Utility sound technician

microphone patterns-

See the source image

Before editing make sure they both are in sync

can use a slate (clapper board) or just clapping

Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)

Foley artist and sound designers

sound designers job is to create a space that feels real

music is the very last thing to put into production

types of microphones

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Lavalier

Used in interviews and short films because they focus on the focus speaker, which limits ambient sound

Need to be aware of the area around the mic, clothes, jewellery and hair

Shotgun microphone

Zoom H1 & H4

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H1

A device that allows you to record audio from a convocation or interview. Helpful in podcasts and Foley sounds. if you see the mesh then you are being heard by the microphone. The handheld version can be put into a pocket or similar. it must be hidden, especially in short films.

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H4

The zoom H4 is twice as expensive as the H1. It is also bigger and thicker than the H1.

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XLR microphone connection wire
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XLR shotgun
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Jack connection
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mini jack conection
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