The beginning of a new project


Starting this project, I began to create the sounds for the film. The explosions and the gunfire used I had to create it from scratch. I had to get creative with it so I used leftover fireworks to see if they work, using sounds I could create, and sounds that my computer can make. The plane sounds I to use I could easily make considering I live close an airport. The ambient forest sounds should be easy because the area I am filming has a lot of wildlife. Some of these sounds like explosions are going to be hard to replicate and properly insert into the film. I was thinking I could use M80 firecrackers and record the sound and amplify it, but it most likely would sound weird and out of place. For the planes I just went to the airport got close to one of the propeller planes and recorded the sound and watched it fly way. With this it helps me edit with the plane sounding like it flies way. On the other hand, I might not even use it because I feel that it doesn't fit, and I will just have to wait and see. I spent much of the weekend working and researching how to make or replicate explosions and potentially gunfire. Going to a gun range was out of the picture because it feels and looks weird to record at one so I will have to use online videos to get the sounds. I will mostly likely have to do the same with the explosions since the sounds I need can't be recorded in person. Since my Film is in a war time setting, I will have to use videos to get the sounds of artillery and explosions. I will also need the 1940s radio filter so when someone talks it sounds like its coming from a radio. Especially the static and the other sounds from the old radio. Some of the sounds like sand and dirt flying into the air are easy because I could just throw it in the air and record it falling. In addition, I could have an extra throw the debris up and in editing just add the sound. Getting these sounds will time a lot of time and effort of researching and planning. My plan will involve other peoples help and get creative with the resources I have, the task I put myself in is a daunting one.






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