Beyond Silence
Aria- Mar 18
- 20 min read
DAILY REPORT
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Group Project Ideas
1. Cinematic Sound and Score Exhibition
Create an original soundtrack for a short film or a series of animated scenes. Your team could work with film students or animators to design soundscapes, musical themes, and sound effects that enhance the visual narrative. Consider including modern and immersive elements, such as spatial sound, to bring the scenes to life in a three-dimensional auditory experience.
2. Live Sound and Technology for Dance or Theater
Work with a dance or theater group to design a live sound system and original music for a performance. Experiment with reactive sound elements, where the music and effects change in response to the movements of the performers, creating an interactive experience. This could highlight the role of sound in enhancing emotional expression in live performances.
3. Interactive Sound for a Video Game Prototype
Work with game design students to create an audio experience for a video game demo. Focus on adaptive music and sound effects that dynamically respond to player actions or game environments, using software like Wwise or FMOD. You could present this project as a live demo, allowing the audience to experience the sound changes in the game in real time.
4. Urban RnB EP with Visual Art Integration
Given your background in urban RnB, your team could create a short EP and combine each track with visual art—perhaps animation, digital art, or even a live art performance. This combination of music and visual storytelling will allow you to demonstrate how music production and art can complement and enhance each other.
5. Immersive Sound Installation for an Art Exhibition
Set up a sound installation in a gallery or exhibition space, using binaural or amphiphonic sound design to create an immersive experience. The project could include soundscapes or ambient music that changes as people move through the space, emphasizing the connection between spatial acoustics and visual art.
6. Virtual Concert and Event Promotion
Organize a virtual concert that showcases multiple student groups. Your team could be responsible for planning, preparing, and promoting this event, incorporating live streaming technologies and a virtual stage. This project would combine music production with event management, giving you hands-on experience in both areas.
Thursday, 31 October 2024
"Immersive Soundscapes: Cinematic Sound Design and Music for Film"
Project Duration : 15 -20mins
This project focuses on creating an experience that enhances the narrative, mood and emotional depth of a film production. The goal is to learn the interaction of sound with the accompaniment of images that alternate in the video through the spotting that had to be carried out. The music should accompany the narration of the story of the script and be fully synchronized with the development of the plot. The composition should present a contemporary musical style and include elements of synthetic and analog sound, using VSTi instruments combined with natural instruments. During the film, the music should present a gradual evolution that follows the flow of the script and the scenes. This development should accompany the increase in intensity and change in the mood of the story, using build-up and progression. Foleys should be created in collaboration with your classmates in small groups, and the use of sound effects from libraries is essential. The sound should be in perfect synchronization with the moving image. It will include the following:
Music (recorded music, rerecorded music, live music, background music, etc.) - sound effects
hard or "cut" effects
Foley sound effects (mixed with music) - ambience(backgrounds)
Sound design effects
The process begins with a Pre-Production, where the team collaborates with each other to identify the emotional tone, themes and acoustic needs of the project.
Pre-Production Requirements
1. Planning :
- Analysis of the script and script to identify key sound and musical elements.
Reference tracks for creating tone and style.
2. Team:
- Sound designers, composers, foley artists, and audio engineers.
3. Initial Setup :
- Scheduling software for project schedules and workflow coordination.
Next it’s into production, where sound design and music composition will be performed using cutting-edge technology, tools, and techniques.
Production Equipment
1. Software Tools :
- Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Reaper, Ableton
- Plugins: Native Instruments Komplete Suite, iZotope RX, Waves Gold Bundle.
- Orchestral and cinematic sample libraries
2. Recording Tools :
- Microphones: Neumann U87, Shure SM7B, Zoom H (for recording venues).
- Audio Interfaces: Universal Audio Apollo Twin or Focusrite Scarlett.
3. Sound Libraries :
- High-quality sound effects collections: BBC Sound Effects Archive.
4. Physical Spaces :
- Studio with acoustic treatment for recording, mixing, and mastering.
- Foley space for recording real-world sound effects.
5. Instruments :
- MIDI controllers, analog synthesizers (Moog Sub 37), and physical instruments.
Post-Production Requirements
- Mixing and mastering tools: FabFilter Pro Suite, Ozone 10, Dolby Atmos Production Suite.
Monitoring equipment: High-quality studio monitors and headphones.
Time Line
Pre-Production (25 hours)
- Goal: Analyze the script, design the sound and music, and build the team
- Script & Script Analysis : (5 hours)
Analyze the script to determine emotional tones, themes, and sound requirements
- Reference Track Research : (4 hours)
Find reference tracks to define the tone, mood, and musical style
- Team Setup : (3 hours)
Build a team of sound designers, composers, foley artists, and audio engineers.
- Spotting Session (5 hours)
Identify key moments for music, effects
Production Phase (65 hours)
Goal : Create and synchronize all audio elements, including music, foley, and sound effects.
1. Music Composition (20 hours)
- Compose a score that aligns with the narrative and mood.
- Use VSTi, synthesizers and natural instruments for variety.
- Theme Composition (5 hours): Create patterns and recurring themes.
- Scene-Based Scoring (12 hours): Blend music with specific scenes.
- Fine-Tuning (3 hours): Adjust compositions for timing and emotional impact.
2. Sound Design (15 hours)
- Create synthetic and analog sound effects using tools such as Native Instruments and analog synthesizers.
- Focus Areas:
- Ambient Sound Creation (5 hours): Design sound layering.
- Impact Effects (5 hours): Develop sounds for specific scenes.
- Integration Testing (5 hours): Align effects with graphics and mood.
3. Foley Recording (10 hours)
- Record real-world sounds with a team using high-quality microphones.
- Examples: Footsteps, rustling clothes, object interactions.
- Analysis:
- Recording session (6 hours)
Editing and Layering (4 hours)
4. Optimization and revisions (5 hours)
- Feedback from the team and/or the project manager.
- Analysis:
- Listening sessions (3 hours): Identify areas for improvement.
- Revisions (2 hours): Necessary changes and adjustments.
5. Quality control (3 hours)
- Final checks for audiovisual synchronization and overall consistency.
- Tasks:
- Playback test (2 hours): Audiovisual check for the entire film.
- Error corrections (1 hour)
6. Export and delivery (2 hours)
- Export final audio tracks in required formats (WAV, MP4).
- Tasks:
- File rendering (1 hour)
- Final export (1 hour)
Monday, November 4, 2024
Today in class, we presented our individual project ideas and finalized our groups. My group consists of four members: Sofia, Anna, Archontia and me. Our proposed idea is to create a sound design and music that will accompany 8-10 canvas paintings by an artist, adding an interactive dimension to the artwork.
Creating a Presentation with Sound Effects for an Artistic Work
- Objective: Present a work with sound effects and photographs with corresponding images and narration.
- Collaboration: Art Department for the selection and organization of the images.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Contact the Artist
I reached out to an artist I know and told him about our project and how we would like to incorporate his work. I asked him about the themes he typically focuses on and he mentioned that he often creates pieces inspired by Ancient Greece and nature. He also offered to send some samples so we could choose which ones would best fit our vision. (The artist is the same person who played the piano and composed the songs at my album (Alter)-Ego) > https://www.instagram.com/char_bouchar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- Today the artist sent me his work and I shared it with my team members to make decisions. We did a poll to decide on the final 10 paintings we will work on. There were many options:
OneDrive Link For The Photos : https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/mmakri22b_amcstudent_edu_gr/EjakStvRhc1OrPOwM2KCragBy4fKFMsqyjYaodO3lW3UeA?e=Rjble9
The poll and the results:
OneDrive Link For The Results : https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/mmakri22b_amcstudent_edu_gr/EjakStvRhc1OrPOwM2KCragBy4fKFMsqyjYaodO3lW3UeA?e=Rjble9
The final decision of the group is to make 8 works of art.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
We had a group meeting to decide how we will work on the group project. We made some decisions and a plan to follow.
1. Division of the artworks
Archontia : 8, 12
Sofia : 1, 13
Anna : 16, 11
Maria : 2, 5
I sent a message to the artist and asked him for the name of his work and I am waiting for his response. (The above numbering is based on the way we numbered the work within the group, it is temporary)
2. Time and Scheduling
We agreed that the project should be done before Christmas around December 19-20 and to leave a few days to do a general check on everything until December 25. Also, by next week the interview with the artist should be done so that we can start creating the music and sound.
Task 1
Artist interview and recording by Sunday 11/17
Official deadline
Personal work: December 19-20
Final check: December 25
3. Additionally
We agreed to have 2 folders, one will be personal and the other a group folder where we will share our files with each other.
Personal Folder: https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/mmakri22b_amcstudent_edu_gr/Ets5TinL4SNAp77kZrqERJEBXXPJ42HQIYfVTGIxuiCUjA?e=Ri1Sl3
- I contacted the artist again and told him that we wanted an interview for each painting and he agreed, now all that remains is to close the studio and have the titles of the works.
Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Today we had the meeting for the artist interview in room E5. My team and I went early to set up the place and do some microphone tests to decide which one to record with. The microphones we tried were:
Behringer C-1
Rhode nt1 A
After some tests we decided to use the Behringer C-1, the whole process took about 1 hour. The equipment we used was as follows:
Microphone: Behringer C-1
Monitors: Headphones > Beyerdynamic DT-770 and Steinberg UR2C
Desktop microphone stand
When the artist arrived we immediately started the interview. We asked general questions about his art and the sources of his inspiration and then moved on to more specific ones for each painting we chose for this project. Each of us asked the artist questions. The entire recording took 2 hours and we exported the files and shared them with each other.
ONEDRIVE evidence from the interview :
On the same day, we also created instagram to promote the project
ONEDRIVE instagram evidence :
21/11/2024 - GROUP PROJECT
Public Project 3
Exhibition Name: Water Whispers
The team consists of four members:
Sofia
Anna
Archontia
Maria
The proposed idea is to create sound design and music that will accompany 8-10 paintings on canvas by an artist, adding an interactive dimension to the artwork.
Creating a Presentation with Sound Effects for an Artistic Work
- Objective: Present a work with sound effects and photographs with corresponding images and narration.
Collaboration: Selection of a painter who will provide 8-10 ready-made paintings with a theme.
Our project bridges the worlds of visual art, music and interactive storytelling. Inspired by eight carefully selected paintings, we will create original music and soundscapes that reflect their essence and emotions. The final experience will take the form of an immersive puzzle game, inviting participants to connect each acoustic creation to the painting. By scanning QR codes, players will have access to the music and sound design, and upon completing the puzzle, a unique QR code will unlock bonus content, including individual excerpts, interviews, and full sound compositions. This project transforms art into a multi-sensory journey, merging creativity with interactivity.
Project Timeline:
Dates | Activities |
November 4 - 20, 2024 | Idea Conception |
November 20 - December 15, 2024 | Music Creation and Sound Design, Recordings and Editing |
December 16 - 25, 2024 | Mix & Master, QR codes, file organisation |
January 5 - 15, 2025 | Online promotion and brochures |
January 16 - 20, 2025 | Presentation: installation, organization and preparation |
Equipment
Pre-Production
- Audio recording tools
- Microphones: Rhode NT1A and Behringer C-1.
- Musical Instruments: AKAI MPK Mini MK3
- Computer and software: MacBook Air MacBook Air, Reaper, Ableton Live
Post Production
- Monitor Speakers
- Audio plugins and software: Izotope RX for cleaning, FabFilter Pro-Q3 for equalization, Valhalla Room for spatial effects and Ozone for mastering.
- QR code integration
Techniques
Production
- Field Recording
- Thematic research: Analysis of each artwork to design soundscapes according to the themes.
- Music Composition
- Sound Design
- Creative Experimentation
Post Production
- Mixing & Mastering in 48kHz/24bit WAV
- Atmospheric Effects
- Audio Cleanup: Noise Reduction
- Playback Testing: Evaluating the final sound on different headphones and playback systems for consistency.
- Delivering the final project with QR codes for easy access.
Promotion
B2B Strategy :
Building a fan base through consistent presence and engagement on social media.
Creating special packaging or limited editions of my music, even on a smaller scale - could be handmade or personalized items.
B2C Strategy :
- Starting with smaller collaborations with local businesses, producers or musicians to create a cycle before targeting larger collaborations.
Use free or low-cost platforms like YouTube, BandCamp, etc. to distribute music and build an audience, following the digital distribution model.
Cost-effective adaptations:
- Focus on self-improvement and online learning resources
- Create content consistently to maintain audience engagement
- Network with other artists for mutual exposure and collaboration
- Publish primarily digitally to minimize production costs
- Leverage free social media platforms to replicate aspects of fan culture.
Solutions
- Teasers: Create 15–20 second videos paired with visual representations of artwork for social media platforms.
- Behind-the-scenes content: Share videos and photos that highlight the creative process of recording and mixing.
- Interactive Previews: Develop an online quiz where participants match sounds to specific paintings for engagement.
- Exhibition Interaction: Provide visitors with note-taking tabs to record their interpretations and speculations about sound and art combinations.
Personal Folder: https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/mmakri22b_amcstudent_edu_gr/Ets5TinL4SNAp77kZrqERJEBXXPJ42HQIYfVTGIxuiCUjA?e=28FUy
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Project change: Instead of focusing on a single artist with a fixed theme, we need to find 9 different artists, so that each one presents different techniques and distinct themes by Monday.
I contacted some friends who study at GAFA (Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts) but most of them refused to cooperate and the few who agreed were not ultimately selected by the group. Apart from them and the previous artist, I don't know anyone else, so my personal research ends here.
GAFA UNIVERSITY WEBSITE
Sunday, 24 November 2024
Today we decided on the paintings on which we will create the soundscapes. Then we found a photographer and created a contract for the painters and the photographer.
Finally we decided on the title for the project which is "Soundscapes".
ONEDRIVE LINK for the paintings:
ONEDRIVE LINK for the agreement:
Monday, 25 November 2024
Change of Project: To simplify the process of selecting artists for the project, we decided to focus on paintings by well-known painters from various periods and countries. As of 24/11/2024, we have retained only one artwork from our initial selection. This piece stood out because it was digital and featured a futuristic style.
The last 9 artworks are:
Bathers at Bellport by William James Glackens
New York Cinema by Edward Hopper
Cafeterras by Vincent van Gogh
Lower Church by Giotto di Bondone
Odu Women by Ben Enwonwu
Midsummer Dance by Anders Zorn
Seated Sailor by Yiannis Tsarouchis
The Swing by Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Watching (the digital artwork) by https://www.instagram.com/shizumar?igsh=MXMybXk3NDlmY3U0aA==
We also started discussing how the puzzle game would be set up.
ONEDRIVE evidence for puzzle :
We agreed to do Soundscape for Watching and any other painting we want. So I decided to do a general research for each painting and decide which elements I should express through soundscapes.
For Watching I drew inspiration from techno artists and songs. For the music I decided to make a musical collage of different songs. The ones I chose are:
To Nirvana
DPR ARTIC
Savage (Instrumental)
DPR CREAM
Yellow Cab
DPR LIVE
Kiss Me
DPR LIVE
Limbo
DPR IAN
Saint
DPR IAN
I initially cut and mixed the songs To Nirvana and Savage in Reaper to change their original structures.
Evidence :
After I was done, I exported the WAV file, put it in Ableton and started to build it with the other songs. In the meantime, I looked for different sci-fi sounds that could liven up the soundscape and better describe the artwork. I found robotic voices, futuristic soundscapes, sounds from planets and I put everything together so that they all fit together beautifully.
Evidence
I emphasized each sound with different effects, such as EQ Eight (Channel 2,9,10,11,12,15), Erosion (Channel 5) because it adds noise or distortion to the sound to create a lo-fi character to the sound, Modulator (Channel 5) to create a movement and evolution in the sound and create a dynamic soundscape, Phaser-Flanger (Channel 5) to add depth and movement to the sound and create a sense of space and movement, Reverb (Channel 6,11) to add reflections and create a sense of atmosphere, Echo (Channel 6,11) to create atmospheric and rhythmic repeats of the sound, Delay (Channel 7,15) to fill in some gaps and create a sense of space in the mix, Limiter (Channel 1,5,9,10,11,13,15, Master) to increase or decrease the sound levels in each track and in the Master. In the meantime I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I have available. For the last time I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
Group Folder
https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fmmakri22b%5Famcstudent%5Fedu%5Fgr%2FDocuments%2FBRAT Z%20%2D%20PP%203%20%2D%20GROUP%20FOLDER%2FMEMBERS%2FMARIA%20MAKRI&login_hint=mmakri22b%40amcstudent%2Eedu%2Egr
Personal Folder
Sunday, December 1, 2024
We uploaded the first post on our instagram to promote the puzzle.
Monday, 2 December 2024
The next soundscape I decided to create was for the painting The Swing. I did a search to get some inspiration from artists and music from that period. I looked up classical musicians to get some ideas for how I wanted to approach the painting. I tried the song Pollux by S.A. Karl keeping the piano sound but changing its texture through effects. I added some additional instruments like viola and piccolo with midi and added soundscape elements, like the sounds of the forest, and sound design elements, like the sound of the swing. The goal was to create a very ethereal almost dreamlike atmosphere.
ONEDRIVE evidence :
I accentuated each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 1,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11), Modulation Pan (Channel 8) to add a movement and evolve textures to the sounds and create a dynamic soundscape, Reverb (Channel 1,2,3,4,5,9,10) to add reflections and create a sense of atmosphere, Limiter (Channel 1,8,10, Master) to increase or decrease the sound levels in each track and Master. In the meantime I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I have available. For the last time I exported the master track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
Group Folder
https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fmmakri22b%5Famcstudent%5Fedu%5Fgr%2FDocuments%2FBRAT Z%20%2D%20PP%203%20%2D%20GROUP%20FOLDER%2FMEMBERS%2FMARIA%20MAKRI&login_hint=mmakri22b%40amcstudent%2Eedu%2Egr
Personal Folder
Friday, December 6, 2024
Today I decided to create the soundscape of 2 more paintings, Bathers at Bellport and Seated Sailor.
Starting with Bathers at Bellport, I decided to do a general research for this artwork and decided which elements I should express through soundscape. Even though the painting is from the 1930s, I decided to create a more atmospheric and atmospheric soundtrack. I tried the song "Chemtrails Over The Country Club" by Lana Del Rey. I took only the piano of the song and then through effects I changed the structure of the original song, added some additional instruments and soundscape. I added soundscape elements, such as the sounds of the sea, and to the sound design, such as the sound of sails. The goal was to create a very free and open atmosphere.
ONEDRIVE evidence :
I emphasized each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 2,3,4,5), Modulation Pan (Channel 2,4,5) to add a movement and evolve textures to the sounds and create a dynamic soundscape, Echo (Channel 6) to create atmospheric and rhythmic repetitions of the sound, Limiter (Channel 4,5, Master) to increase or decrease the sound levels on each track and on the Master. Meanwhile I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I had available. Finally I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
Group Folder
Personal Folder
The next painting I chose to do was Seated Sailor. Again, I did a general research on the artwork to get a better idea of the elements I need to express through the soundscapes. The painting is by a Greek artist, the sailor is sitting in a cafe in Greece looking out, so I chose to present his environment with the sounds of people talking, the sea and the atmosphere of the street. As for the music, I didn't make it myself, I looked for songs that have bouzouki and ended up choosing the instrumental version of the bouzouki from the song "Aponi Zoi". The goal was to make it clear that this is a Greek environment and anyone looking at the painting can tell that the soundscape matches the art.
ONEDRIVE evidence :
I emphasized each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 2,3,4,6), Modulation Pan (Channel 3,4) to add a movement and evolve textures to the sounds and create a dynamic soundscape, Limiter (Channel 3,5 ,7, Master) to increase or decrease the sound levels in each track and in the Master. In the meantime I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I have available. For the last time I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
Group Folder
Personal Folder
Monday, December 9, 2024
Today I decided to create the soundscape of the New York Cinema and the Lower Church.
Starting with the New York Cinema, I decided to do a general research for this artwork and decided which elements I should express through soundscapes. The painting is set around the 1930s, so the soundscape and music are inspired by that period. Regarding the sound design, I chose the American film "Gone With The Wind" to play in the background to show that it is a cinema and I added people talking and reacting to certain scenes. Regarding the music, I chose some Jazz songs from that period, such as "For Heaven's Shake" and "Autumn Leaves" by Phil Harper ft. Massimo Faraò Trio.
ONEDRIVE evidence:
I emphasized each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 1,2,3,5,6,15), Distortion (Channel 1) to add noise to the sound and create and add a vintage character for the film, Cabinet (Channel 2,3,4,5,6) to mimic speaker or room settings and make the sound more natural and realistic, Reverb (Channel 1) to add reflections and create a sense of atmosphere, Limiter (Channel 1,6,7,8, Master) to increase or decrease the sound levels in each track and in the Master. In the meantime I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I have available. For the last time I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
The next soundscape I decided to create was for the painting Lower Church. I did a search to get some inspiration from artists and music from that period. Since the artwork is an Italian Catholic Christian painting, I searched for church songs from the Middle Ages to get some ideas for how I want to approach the painting. I chose the Italian song Cuncil Simus Concanentes (Virolai) to accurately identify the time period and country. I added soundscape elements, such as the sounds of nightlife and women talking, and sound design, such as the sound of a baby crying, goats, sheep, donkeys, etc. The goal was to describe the painting as much as possible.
ONEDRIVE evidence:
I accentuated each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 2,3,4,5), Pan Modulation (Channel 3,4) to add a movement, evolve the sounds and create a dynamic soundscape, Limiter (Master Channel) to increase or decrease the sound levels in each track and in the Master. In the meantime I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I have available. For the last time I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
.Group Folder
Personal Folder
Friday, December 13, 2024
Today I decided to create the soundscape for the painting Odu Women.
I decided to do some general research for this artwork and decided what elements I should express through soundscapes. Even though the painting is about Africa and its people and even though I am not really familiar with their culture and the sounds they have, I tried to make it as less stereotypical as possible and decided to focus more on the environment. I chose a traditional African song to locate the country. I added some additional soundscape elements, such as the sounds of the night forest, the women talking and the atmosphere of the market, and sound design, such as the sound of elephants and footsteps. The goal was to describe the painting as much as possible.
ONEDRIVE Evidence
I accentuated each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 2,3,4,5,6,7), Modulation Pan (Channel 5,6) to add a movement, evolve the sounds and create a dynamic soundscape, Reverb (Channel 7) to add reflections and create a sense of atmosphere, Echo (Channel 6) to create atmospheric and rhythmic repetitions of the sound, Limiter (Master) to increase or decrease the sound levels in each track and in the Master. In the meantime I mixed the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preferences and the quality of the equipment I have available. For the last time I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
Group Folder
https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fmmakri22b%5Famcstudent%5Fedu%5Fgr%2FDocuments%2FBRAT Z%20%2D%20PP%203%20%2D%20GROUP%20FOLDER%2FMEMBERS%2FMARIA%20MAKRI&login_hint=mmakri22b%40amcstudent%2Eedu%2Egr
Personal Folder
Friday, December 20, 2024
Today I decided to create the soundscape for the painting Midsummer Dance.
I decided to do some general research for this artwork and decided what elements I should express through soundscapes. Even though the painting is about a Swedish celebration that happens during the summer and I am not really familiar with their culture or music, I tried to make it as close as possible to the image that the research gave me and decided to focus more on the environment. I chose a traditional Swedish song to play in the background from the time the painting was made to identify the country. I added some additional soundscape elements, such as the sounds of people talking and the afternoon environment around them, and sound design, such as the sound of the crowd making small reactions. The goal was to describe the painting as much as possible.
ONEDRIVE evidence :
I emphasized each sound with different effects such as EQ Eight (Channel 3,4,5,6), Modulation Pan (Channel 6) to create a movement and evolution in the sound and create a dynamic soundscape, Reverb (Channel 2,3) to add reflections and create a sense of atmosphere, Echo (Channel 2,11) to create atmospheric and rhythmic repetitions of the sound, Limiter (Channel Master) either to push the sound levels on each track and the Master. Meanwhile I was mixing the sounds, deciding which one I wanted lower or higher based on my personal preference and the quality of the equipment I had available. One last time I exported the main track to WAV and uploaded my work to the folder on OneDrive.
Group Folder
https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fmmakri22b%5Famcstudent%5Fedu%5Fgr%2FDocuments%2FBRAT Z%20%2D%20PP%203%20%2D%20GROUP%20FOLDER%2FMEMBERS%2FMARIA%20MAKRI&login_hint=mmakri22b%40amcstudent%2Eedu%2Egr
Personal Folder
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Today we listened to everyone's projects and decided which ones will be in the final project.
Voting Evidence :
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Sofia and I went for measurements. We looked at the wall decals to decide the size of the artwork, the magnetic board, and the distances between the artworks.
Measurements :
Monday, 13 January 2025
I found a shop to have the paintings printed.
I took on the purchase of some products for the magnetic board and found a printer to print the nine selected paintings, Sofia and I sent the paintings with the measurements and then Anna went and picked them up.
Track Change: Lower Church was removed by me and Archontia's was added to better separate the songs.
Tuesday, 14 January 2025
The poster and flyers were created.
Flyer :
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Today we had a team meeting to do the mixing and mastering. We took the multitrack and stems and imported them into Reaper. We grouped the sounds and then started the mixing process. We completed the final mix using the Tukan pluggin, ensuring that any member of the team could easily adjust the mix settings if needed. Our main focus was leveling, as each person had mixed their tracks based on their personal knowledge and aesthetic preferences. This resulted in significant variations in the levels of the final soundscapes, which we carefully balanced to create a cohesive listening experience.
Mix and Master :
We also made a channel on bandcamp to upload the final exports.
Bandcamp :
Thursday, 16 January 2025
Today we visited the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation to organize our project. We prepared the space, placing instruction sheets at the entrance and arranged the nine boards printed on model paper. Each board was numbered and we placed them in an aesthetic that we thought would fit the wall. The magnetic board was organized into three rows: numbers, titles and QR codes. A small zipped folder containing QR codes and titles was placed nearby for easy use by visitors during the interactive game. The board underneath included the QR code with answers for participants to verify their results. We ensured that everything was ready for the next day’s event.
Set Up Evidence :
Friday, 17 January 2025
We presented our project “Beyond Silence” at the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation. The exhibition attracted a large audience, many of whom enthusiastically participated in the game. The feedback was positive, with most participants finding the rules understandable and successfully identifying the correct answers. During the event, our photographer captured key moments through photos and videos, including a short interview where we presented the game. These videos and photos were used to promote our work on social media, highlighting the success of the event and the enthusiasm it generated among the participants.
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18/1/2024 - TAKE DOWN AND TIMELAPSE
Today we launched the project at 22:00. I uploaded the Timelapse video to YouTube.
PERSONAL ACCOUNT : https://youtu.be/SYJCDTM9jok
GROUP ACCOUNT : https://www.youtube.com/feed/you
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Today I imported my Ableton Live projects into Reaper so that our projects are available to everyone. The Reaper folder is located inside each project in both the individual and team folders.
Group Folder
https://amcstudent-my.sharepoint.com/my?id=%2Fpersonal%2Fmmakri22b%5Famcstudent%5Fedu%5Fgr%2FDocuments%2FBRAT Z%20%2D%20PP%203%20%2D%20GROUP%20FOLDER%2FMEMBERS%2FMARIA%20MAKRI&login_hint=mmakri22b%40amcstudent%2Eedu%2Egr
Personal Folder
Wednesday, 22 January 2025
The posts were frequently reposted on our personal accounts, further expanding our reach to over 3,000 accounts.
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