Video and Sound Production: Project 1

Video and Sound Production VSP 60104 / Bachelors of Design (Honors) in Creative Media / Taylor's University

Samantha Kristalyn / 0373905

Project 1: Audio Editing (30%)

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JUMPLINKS

1. CONTENT

2. INSTRUCTIONS

3. LECTURE NOTES

4. TASK

5. REFLECTION

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CONTENT

• LECTURE NOTES
• TASK 1: Sound Dubbing
• TASK 2: Sound Shaping
• REFLECTION

Google Drive Link: Project 1

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LECTURE NOTES

Storyboard

In filmmaking, a storyboard is a visual outline of a film, animation, or video game—similar in format to a comic strip. It consists of a sequence of illustrations or images arranged in order to pre-visualize a motion picture, animation, motion graphic, or interactive media project.

Storyboards serve multiple purposes: they help plan out shots, establish narrative flow, and communicate creative ideas clearly to the production team. Each frame can include details such as camera angles, character movements, dialogue, and notes on special effects or sound design. This provides the director, cinematographer, and other crew members with a visual reference that guides the filming process.

As a critical part of pre-production, storyboarding enables filmmakers to explore different visual strategies, spot potential issues, and make adjustments ahead of time. This not only streamlines the production process but also helps conserve time, budget, and resources.

Sound Shaping with EQ

Frequency Range

Hertz(Hz): 

Human hearing:

Frequency range from 

20Hz to 20,000Hz.

7 subsets of frequencies used to help define the Ranges.

Dynamic Range

Decibels (dB): The threshold of human hearing is measured as 0dB SPL (sound pressure level) and the threshold of pain 130dB SPL.

Space

Mono vs. Stereo

Mono sounds are recorded using single audio channel, while stereo sounds are recorded using two audio channels.

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INSTRUCTIONS

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TASK

Project 1: TASK 1 - Audio Dubbing (Sound for Visual)  

On this week, we were told to start working on this task where we will have to do some audio dubbing on a (muted, no audio) 36-second clip that was given to us from the movie "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once."

Requirement:

Choose or record sound clips to be used as sound effects later on to bring the video clip to life. The clips will be provided. Students are required to identify the visual components from the video clip 

For the sound effects, we were assigned to create a spreadsheet with our assigned team members in-class to make our work easier. The spreadsheet consists of the compiled sound effects/ambience audios and dialogues that we will have to insert into the video later on. 

After noting down the scenes and the types of audios we needed, we had to do an online research to find the desired audios that matches with what we need and paste the link into the spreadsheet so it will be easier later on once it's time to compile all of the audio files on Adobe Premiere Pro. By next week, we have to bring our headphones and the compiled audios.

Below is the Google Spreadsheet of the compiled audios and dialogues.

Google Spreadsheet Link:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRVncXyuGZriXn3V9AS4hVh-HrbtYNvcX3tzEB-IL5gUbnedSdKr5Py5NVYrcOxLfhIboO2nw2mNb7D/pubhtml

Compiled voice dubbing and sound effects audio (.mp3):

Final dubbed video:

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gGN2JMM-JFQ?si=RFLrFWQBY7EB6rKj

Project 1: TASK 1 - Audio Editing (Sound Shaping)   

For Project 1 Task 2 on Sound Shaping, we were given a selection of scenarios and asked to choose one to create a corresponding soundscape.

As part of the task, we were required to record a 10-second voice clip in our own language. This voice recording served as the foundation for our sound manipulation using Adobe Audition.

The available sound scenarios included:

• A phone call voice

• A voice coming from inside a closet

• An underground cave voice

• An alien or orc voice

We experimented with various effects and editing tools in Adobe Audition to transform our recordings and match the chosen scenario, enhancing our understanding of sound design and auditory storytelling.

Below is the original .mp3 audio before any editing (real voice):

1. Phone Call:

2. Muffled inside of a closet:

3. Cave Echo:

4. Alien Voice:

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REFLECTION

Experience:
For this project, I worked on two main tasks: dubbing a muted movie clip and manipulating voice recordings to fit specific sound environments. I got hands-on experience with Adobe Premiere Pro for syncing sounds to visuals, and Adobe Audition for shaping and transforming audio in creative ways.

Observation:
I observed how much impact even subtle sound choices have on mood, emotion, and realism. Timing is everything—misaligned audio, even by a second, disrupts immersion. I also noticed how EQ, reverb, and pitch shifting can dramatically change the way a voice feels within a space.

Findings:
I found that audio editing is just as vital as visuals in storytelling, especially for building atmosphere and emotional depth. Good sound design requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of how sound behaves in different environments. Overall, I developed a deeper appreciation for how sound enhances narrative impact.