Blog Posting - Sound

🎧 Sound Project Reflection

During our sound lesson and videos, I learned how sound can shape mood, tell stories, and add realism. We explored layering, timing, and how different effects create atmosphere.

🛠️ Project Overview

Project #1: Build a scene using sound (ALL BLACK)

Project #2: Create, implement sounds to our Editing Project Videos

🏀 Sound Project #1: Buzzer Beater Basketball

For Sound Project #1, my friend and I created a basketball scene where the main character hits a buzzer beater shot. We brainstormed realistic court sounds like sneaker squeaks, ball bounces, crowd chants, and the buzzer itself to build tension and excitement.

Our outline helped us organize the sequence from pre-game ambiance to the final celebration making it easier to layer and time each sound effect. We used Clipchamp to edit because it offered built in sounds and simple tools for layering and adjusting audio. I enjoyed the dramatic buzzer moment, but next time I’d like to add more sound variety and reduce repetition. 

NicolasOrtega_soundscape_per2.mp4

😒Sound Project#2: Bored With Sound

For Sound Project #2, my former teammate and I created a soundscape that represents boredom—like walking through school while time slowly passes. We started by outlining which sounds matched each moment, such as footsteps for walking, a ticking clock for time passing, and slow music to reflect the mood. 

We used Clipchamp to edit the project because it made it easy to layer and time the sounds. I liked how the effects were placed and how the timing matched the visuals, but next time I’d like to use higher-quality sounds to make the scene feel more realistic.

OWFSound_Nicolas.mp4