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Video and Audio – the mix. The Purpose of Sound in Video. Our experience of video is influenced and altered by the accompanying sounds. The earliest motion pictures were “silent films’ meaning that there was no recording of voices or sound effects on the actual set.
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The Purpose of Sound in Video • Our experience of video is influenced and altered by the accompanying sounds. • The earliest motion pictures were “silent films’ meaning that there was no recording of voices or sound effects on the actual set. • This was far too complicated given the technology of the day. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnAslIWDA4&feature=related
Silent Movies • People would watch these movies in a cinema. • The Cinema owners would hire musicians – piano or organ – to play live music as patrons were watching the film. • Charlie Chaplin was a well known actor in the silent film era.
Motion Picture Evolution • In the late 1920’s new technology allowed film makers to add sound to video. • Now movies could contain sound effects, music, and dialogue. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUcIeiaIQrs
The Wizard of Oz • Another momentous breakthrough in cinematography was the introduction of colour to the film. • This was achieved through 3 strip Technicolor film and it was extremely expensive. • The Wizard of Oz is one of the first notable large scale motion pictures to be produced in colour. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5bcBNr8uF4
View: Zea DVD • Can you guess what is happening? • How has the music influenced your experience of the film?
Foley Labs Sound Labs designed so that technicians can create ‘real time ‘ sound effects. Currently used in motion pictures.
Mixing and Mastering Often times 2 computer monitors are used so that each screen can be dedicated to different applications – one for audio, one for video.
Sample Software Programs • PC BASED • Sony Vegas, Windows Movie Maker, etc. • Apple Based • Imovie, Final Cut • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXL4Ne-VH2Q
Current Video and Audio Mix • U2 360 Tour – not just about the music • Concerts become a piece of media art themselves, combining video, audio, and still images. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5P1Vkzel4k