Portfolio Description

My goal in this assignment is to build a portfolio to show my skills and abilities as a sound designer. I’m going to show this off by demonstrating past projects and explaining how they are relevant to this job role. My first project is going to be my audio for multimedia (Daw Track) made in Ableton. which shows my abilities and creativity. The second project will be my Recording Project – (Beabadoobee, If You Want to) this will show my skills and abilities in pro tools, and my third project will be my Multimedia Project. where I will put audio over an animation clip, using Ableton.

The planning stage of this assignment will consist of explanations of how these artefacts are relevant to my chosen role of remixer/producer. I will use a work breakdown sheet to explain the process and steps required to compete these projects, including timescales and explanations of the tasks. I

will also use a GANTT chart to work out the estimated overall timescale for these 3 projects.

The development stage is going to consist of a website for my portfolio, I am going to include a copy of my CV which shows the skills and abilities I have gained from college and any other past experiences working within this field. I am going attach supporting documents for the artefacts.

For my evaluation stage, I am going to look back at the progress I have made so far and compare how it went to my plan. I am going to critically reflect on my work and highlight what went well and what I could change or do differently and how it could have helped my work progress better.

Role description

The role of sound is to collaborate with other members of the creative team and take part in preproduction meetings where concepts and themes are discussed. Create sound effects, record fresh sound parts, and alter pre-existing sound. This involves capturing Foley effects and background noise. Editing and mixing sound recordings can be edited, layered, and altered using digital audio workstations (Daws) and audio plugins. You also need to make sure that audio quality is maintained and that sound components are in sync with visual events.

The skills that sound designers need are to record, edit, and manipulate sound, they must have experienced knowledge with audio editing software (such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton Live). High-quality sound designers also require an understanding of acoustics and sound theory. It is essential to collaborate closely with producers, directors, and other team members. They must have good communication skills in comprehending project objectives and effectively communicating audio concepts. Sound designers frequently manage several projects and deadlines. Scheduling sound production and maintaining sound libraries require strong organisational abilities. They also need to have a keen ear for sound quality and the ability to notice subtle differences in audio are important for refining sound elements and ensuring a cohesive final product.

The best personality traits for sound designers include being creative, coming up with new and innovative sound effects and compositions. They must have a strong interest in sound technology and have a drive to continues learning and improvement. They must have a discerning ear for sound nuances helps in evaluating audio quality and making necessary adjustments. They also must be patient and social.

The income a sound designer earns can change quite a bit depending on how much experience they have and where they are working. In the United Kingdom, a sound designer usually makes about £23,626 to £28,760 each year. If they are just starting as a sound designer, they will probably make about £18,690. Sound designers who have been working for a while can make anywhere from £30,000 to £51,000 per year. Sound designers who work for themselves might make between £200 and £400 for each day they work. When getting started with sound design, it is important to create a solid portfolio and connect with others in the field. Starting jobs might include titles like sound assistant or sound editor, which allow you to acquire skills and learn from veteran sound designers. As you gather experience and enhance your portfolio, you can seek employment in the industry. Advancement in sound design usually relies on obtaining greater creative freedom and taking on more responsibilities for sound design initiatives. Ongoing education and keeping up with the latest technologies and methods are vital for moving forward. Moreover, making connections and establishing a good name in the industry can open doors to higher positions and larger projects.

Three professionals that work with sound design are Ben Burt, Alan Splet and Suzanne Cianni. Ben Burt is a sound designer from the United States, as well as a film director, editor, screenwriter, and voice actor. His work as a sound designer includes contributions to the Star Wars and Indiana

Jones movie franchises, Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 1978, E. T. the Extra-Terrestrial from 1982, wall-e released in 2008, and the 2009 Star Trek film. Burtt is well-known for making the Wilhelm scream a funny reference and for crafting many of the memorable sound effects featured in the Star Wars movies. Another sound designer is Alan Splet from the United States, famous for his work with director David Lynch on films like Eraser head, The Elephant Man, Dune, and Blue Velvet. he received an Oscar for his contribution to the movie The Black Stallion. Suzanne Ciani is an American artist known for her music, sound design, composition, and work in the record industry. She gained recognition in the 1970s for her electronic music and the sound effects she created for movies and TV ads. Throughout her career, she has worked with four-channel sound. She has received five Grammy nominations for Best New Age Album. Because of her achievements in electronic music, she has been called "Diva of the Diode" and "America's first female synth hero. "

Artifact 1 Daw Trck

For my first Artefact, I have chosen my DAW track. This artefact shows my ability to work on time with deadlines and create a track based on set instructions. This also shows of my creative and technical ability and shows my understanding of making tracks, sound design skills and working within certain guidelines. In this assessment I had to guarantee that my project had certain effects on the track, had the use of automation, at least 2 synth patches with 8 types of synthesis Aswell as using midi and recorded aspects. This artifact will also show the skills from which I learnt from this unit. This includes Automation, sampling using a sampler instrument, designing synth patches through ranges of synthesis, file management skills demonstrated through project workflow, using midi techniques through recording notes using a midi keyboard, mixing skills using EQ

and dynamic effects on the track. In the mixing stage of the project, by applying EQ appropriately to the samples and instruments, I will ensure the mix is held to a professional standard. I will be working on this track both at college and at home and have organised folders on an extended hard drive to ensure recordings, samples and sessions are easily accessible.

Artifact 2 Recording & Mixing

For my second Artefact I will be using my recording project from the recording and mixing assessment. This will demonstrate my ability to record live performances while working to a timescale and deadlines, managing studio sessions, ensuring clear communication and mixing. This will also show my knowledge of microphone techniques. I'm going to be recording in both mono and stereo Aswell as using D.I. This track will also show off my knowledge of polar patterns such as cardioid, hyper cardioid, omnidirectional etc. Working in the studio, I will be making sure that gain levels are set appropriately Aswell as the routing of cables and making sure that cables are patched into the correct inputs and outputs for proper signal flow. It also shows my ability to work towards a deadline as well as collaborating with other artists. It also shows my ability to use a studio session and arrangement. I will be mixing and mastering for this project, I will level the mix and will be using EQ for creative and corrective purposes. I will be using effects such as delay, compression, reverb, echo and melodyne for my vocals on the track. I will also apply the knowledge from my skills and business module for this project as i will have a recording plan and recording contract in place.

Artifact 3 Multimedia

I will use my sound for multimedia project as an artefact in my graded unit. I will a original score for a piece of media so this will show my creative abilities musically and knowledge as well as showing my abilities in sound design editing, working to a timescale and working within assigned parameters. I will use layering, EQ, compression, and automation to achieve the desired sound. This will also show my ability to work towards deadline in a suitable timescale as well as my ability to create while following parameters. This artefact will show the skills I have gained through all the units I have completed so far such as using a DAW as I will use Ableton, using markers and mapping samples to the keys and triggers, automation and dynamic processing, as well as panning, balancing, levelling and mixing.