Aim: To Produce the entire soundtrack to the film “Petal Child” .
Objective 1: Record all voice acting with a variety of microphones, both on Location and in the studio, with the rest of the sound team ( Jack Webber and Yuan Ding)
Objective 2: Record and produce all Foley sounds to be included within the film
Objective 3: To Create the musical score for the film using instruments and music software
Objective 3: To capture and present all sounds in an authentic way that sets the scene for the 1960’s (the time that the film is set)
Learning outcome 1: To learn to use Location sound recording equipment (As this is something I havent done a great deal of before) Especially with using the sound devices and boom microphones , radio microphones, in a professional way, so that I will be able to do it again in confidence that I wont mess up , to get a good quality of sound. To be able to do this, a great deal of practice is needed, and research. Working as a group to be able to do this is key, but also on an induvidual level.
Learning outcome 2: To learn to create Foley sounds from scratch using various recording and foley production techniques (spending time in the sound theatre producing foley sound). This will take place by researching the various methods of foley sound production and by practice of using the sound theatre. I feel that this will be easy to pick up and with all the practice, the concept of foley sound will become easier to plan when it comes to the actual production. Watching other films and listening to how the foley is mixed down may be one of the most appropriate ways of doing this, as well as watching and reading online “how to” videos
Learning outcome 3: To learn about/ research the 1960’s and the psychedelic rock genre, so that I can capture the vibe for the music and sound that will accompany the visual images of the film. This is extremely important in that capturing the correct feeling for the film is the best way to make good sound design into great sound deign.
Learning outcome 4: To learn how to work with a team of people to create a film (Will be a learning experience to say the least as I am usually a gremlin with my music and sit in my own world following my own rules). I have never worked on a film production of this scale before so I would say that the entire creation of the film will be a learning experience. Working with people efficiently and to not take over on certain tasks , and by listening to what other people have to say is my most important learning outcome here.