List of stuff for soundtrack

Amplitude - Volume of sound
Melody -A tune
Information of a character (Leit Motif) - Character theme song
Score - Music composed specifically for the movie
Instrumentation - Instruments used
Parallel sound - Sound mirrors whats on the screen
Dissonance - Sounds that dob't fit together (High and Low pitch notes)
Diagetic -  When the character hears the sound/music
Non Diagetic - When only the audience hears the sound
Establish a place - Setting a scene with music

Treatment

Treatment

Name of Production: Shaun of the Dead

-What feel or mood are you hoping to achieve with the sound for this clip (i.e. how do you want the audience to feel and at which points in the scene?  Describe the music/soundscape are you going to add to the clip  (pace, tone, style, pitch - you can use the musical terms we have discussed in class) and what response you hope to elicit in a listener.    

I am hoping to build tension with the sound i have chosen for this clip, so the pitch tone and pace will be very jumpy and erratic so that it can build up to the part in which you see the zombies and they throw objects at them.

Where will you get your music from? (pre-recorded music; public domain, licensed, own) and what considerations do you need to be aware of when using music/sounds?

I will get the music from a 0 royalties public domain because songs with copyright that give royalties to artists are very hard to use without getting permission and if i used a song that was copyright i could end up being sued.

-What foley sounds are you going to record in the studio and add to this clip and what will they add to the scene:

I am going to add:
Flesh ripping
Bodies being hit
Cutlery russling
Records smashing





This will add a feeling of realism to the clip

-Do you need to record any sounds out on location, if so which?

No

- Who will be in your recording crew to help you get your sounds and what are their individual roles and responsibilities?

I will have Rory Harris helping me with the sound effects he will be the one trying to make the sound effects in sync with the video while i set everything up to make sure the sound is recorded properly.

Foley recording plan

Foley Recording Plan

1) Draw at least 3 individual technical diagrams on the attached sheet of how you will set up each of your Foley sounds on the Foley floor.

2)  Whilst making your recordings, please take some photographs to show how you set up your Foley floor.

Objects used for foley

Sound recorder used for some objects

Flesh ripping sound effect

Dead Cat

Computer with Audition set up

 




3) Thinking back to what we covered in lesson (and looking back at the PowerPoint my Blog)  when recording your sound effects how will you ensure that you get a good, clear recording? (positioning microphones / recording location / monitoring and controlling of recording levels via UV meters) fundamentals of decibels (dBs) / background noise

i will position the mic above the items making sure they are not close enough to give off any reverb/background noise. I will record the Foley in a soundproof studio to reduce background noise. I will have to keep check of the levels each object produces so that it does not distort any of their sounds.

4)What type of microphone will you use and why is this an appropriate microphone to use / how will it help you to get the best recording?

For the foley production i will use a shotgun microphone, this is the most appropriate microphone because it lowers the chance of recording background noises/reverb which will make the quality of my sound effects much better.