P5: Record the soundtrack

In this blog post, I will discuss my recording process, including equipment used, software, and props used to create my sounds.

I recorded my sounds using the shotgun microphone with a pop filter to block out wind or other noises affecting my audio. I screwed it onto a shelf above me and hung it down, so that the microphone was stable and so that it was a suitable distance away 





I recorded all of the sounds in the equipment cupboard, as it was a small room resulting in minimum echo bc the sound would be absorbed by the carpets and other fabric materials in there, and I could lock the doors meaning no one could disturb me.

The narration of the planets is OK quality however it could be improved by enhancing the audio using tools available, or by re-recording. Although the quality of this recording is decent, it could benefit from additional enhancements, such as eliminating background noise using Adobe Podcast. This can also be achieved through post-production techniques. Additionally, I can trim the audio and reduce any prolonged periods of silence during the dialogue to eliminate dead air. Throughout the recording process, I carefully monitored the sound levels using Adobe Audition and ensured to normalize the volume. The following audio sample demonstrates the difference between peak/clipped audio and normal volume.



 

For each audio file, I created an asset log, which includes comments and time stamps. This will help in the post production process when I choose which audio to use in the final product.

Here is my audio asset log:



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