SUMMARY
Role:
- Sound designer
Intention (SMART Goal) :
- Use three types of audio and room tone.
PRE-PRODUCTION – INQUIRY
Leader(s) in the Field / Exemplary Work(s)
Sound designer – Ben Burtt
Ben Burtt plays many roles in the film industry. He has directed multiple movies, written scripts, and edited movies. But he is best known for his role as a sound designer. He achieved four different academy awards during his career.
Training Source(s)
- Learn how to play major triad (0:32)
- Learn how to play minor triad (1:48)
- Learn how to measure the distance between triads (2:28)
- Memorize certain combinations of triads and their associations (4:18)
Project Timeline
- Brainstorm
- Storyboard
- Set up trello
- Gather props
- Film all scenes
- Make background music
- Edit
- Make slideshow
- Paste links into google sheet
Proposed Budget
PRODUCTION – ACTION
The FILM
Skills Commentary
As the sound designer, I used multiple audio sources to develop the film. I used the audio from the camera itself, a boom mic, and produced background music using Soundtrap. I also filmed room tone in the areas that my group filmed in to finish the final product.
POST-PRODUCTION – REFLECTION
21st Century Skills
Ways of Thinking (Creativity, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
I showed creativity by contributing to the creating of the background music.
Ways of Working (Communication & Collaboration)
I gave ideas on how exactly to shoot the film.
Tools for Working (Info & Media Literacy)
I used a video that showed me how to operate the piano and play specific sounds.
Ways of Living in the World (Life & Career)
I now know how to use a piano and play simple tunes.
Reactions to the Final Version
“I like how the music cut off when the government knocked on the door.” – Merja
Self-Evaluation of Final Version
S(imple) – Film made sense and was easy to follow.
U(nexpected) – The moving body on the floor was completely ignored even though that is the reason the government was at the scene.
E(motional) – The whole film including dialogue, ignoring certain characters, and the censored bar all evoked an emotion of humor.
S(tories) – Film had a simple plot that was easily understandable.
What I Learned and Problems I Solved
I learned how to record and create sound during this film production. Moving forward into future films, I would like to do sound design again to learn more and get better at sound. This experience changed my way of thinking when it comes to sound. I now realize it is harder than it looks and I look forward into doing sound again.
Grammar and Spelling
Google docs to check for squiggly lines.
Editor
Ethan