4.5 Explore, Practice and Apply
Overview: Explore, Practice and Apply
Activities found on this page are designed to provide opportunities to explore, practice, and apply concepts presented in chapter 4.
Explore
Explore Activity 1
Explore an open source tool for creating and editing sound clips called audacity. View the media audacity. Watch the video. Identify the six tips provided by the speaker. Consider, would you use this tool in a multimedia presentation? Why or why not?
Explore Activity 2
Google Slides is an alternative to PowerPoint presentations. Navigate to a video showcasing how to add audio Google Slide Audio. Consider, would you use this tool in a multimedia presentation? Why or why not?
Explore Activity 3
Analyze the Use of Sound in Media. Your instructor will provide with a multimedia clip (e.g., a podcast, advertisement, or video). Evaluate how sound elements (e.g., voice, music, and effects) enhance or detract from the overall message and user experience. Consider the ambient sound and their emotional impact.
Explore Activity 4
Explore YouTube Audio Library
Watch: How to download audio from the YouTube Audio Library
Select two audio files from this library. Practice by downloading audio clips from the library. Playback the audio for sound quality. Locate another website offering free downloadable audio, explore how to download audio from this website.
Practice
Practice Activity 1
Navigate online and locate two sound editing platforms. Outline the features of these tools, now compare them. Which would you use? Why?
Practice Activity 2
Storytelling Through Sound. Obtain a short story or scenario and create a soundscape using ambient sounds and effects. Consider how the sounds may evoke emotions and guide attention without using dialogue.
Practice Activity 3
This is a group based activity. Select from one of the three types of sound/audio from the list below:
- Background music
- Voice-over or narration
- Sound effects
Each group is to locate (online) 2-3 examples of how the selected sound is used in various multimedia presentations and the impact it has on the audience. Prepare to share your finding with your class.
Apply
Apply Activity 1
Navigate to 2 websites using the links provided: Pexels and Pixabay . Select 1 short video without sound from one of these sites. Download the video. Now navigate to the YouTube Audio Library select and download background music for this video. Consider the following questions:
- Why did you select this sound for the video?
- How do you think this music enhances the video?
Apply Activity 2
Using the slide deck created from Chapter 1 apply section. Create two versions of your presentation and save them. Follow the steps included below:
In version 1 add the following:
- Add narration to a selected slide
- Add 2-3 sound effects to the slide deck, be selective and choose the effects based on the ability to enhance the presentation
In version 2 add the following
- Locate background music for the presentation
- Add the background music to the presentation
Apply Activity 3
Create an outline for a podcast episode. Define the format (e.g., interview, narrative), sound elements (e.g., music, voice-over), and steps needed for production.
Attribution & References
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