Sound Production

To help us learn the importance of sound and how many different types of sound go into a production to it's best to have a go yourself. Below is an example, does it paint a picture of a dramatic disaster?

Using the brief below you need to create your own storyline/situation using nothing but sound.

Brief

Create a narrative using sound only which communicates some kind of natural or human-made disaster. Consider using the following elements.

• Dialogue - Who's talking and what are they saying. Character, accent and script are important.
• Music - Does it require music, if so what will add the the encoded message of your story?
• Atmosphere - Sounds to create an idea of space, location and time.
• Foley - Bring a realistic element to your production, human sounds!
• Sound Effects - Give it that creative and dramatic edge a good sound effect goes along way.

SoundBible.com and Soundsnap.com are excellent sites for sourcing a range of sound effects.