"Audio and Music Production Careers: First Steps." LinkedIn Learning, uploaded by Garrick Chow, 14 Nov. 2016. https://www.linkedin.com/learning/audio-and-music-production-careers-first-steps/welcome-2?resume=false&u=2168252
Please watch the following sections to help you get started in Learning Activity 1:
Welcome (1m 24s)
Deciding what role or roles you want to play (5m 46s)
Exploring the audio signal path (5m 14s)
The various types of recording devices (1m 53s)
Choosing a digital audio workstation (DAW) (8m 6s)
Cohen, Jason. "Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and More: How to Take a Screenshot on Any Device." PC Mag, 30 Aug. 2023. https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-take-a-screenshot-on-any-device Throughout this course, you will be asked to submit screenshots of your Digital Audio Workstation and Non-Linear Editor. This resource will walk you through how to take screenshots on any device.
"The 10 Best Ways to Research for a Story." All Write Alright, 2023. https://allwritealright.com/the-10-best-ways-to-research-for-a-story/ This article will help you research and develop a pitch for your radio drama and sound for picture projects.
"Adobe Audition." Adobe.Com. https://www.adobe.com/products/audition.html This is the recommended digital audio workstation for this course. If you choose something else, your instructor may not be able to provide technical support.
"Pro Tools Music Software." Avid.Com. https://www.avid.com/pro-tools Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation developed and released by Avid Technology for Microsoft Windows and macOS.
"Audacity." Audacityteam.Org. https://www.audacityteam.org/ Audacity is a free and open-source digital audio editor and recording application software, available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and other Unix-like operating systems.
"Adobe Premiere Pro." Adobe.Com. https://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.html Adobe Premiere Pro is the recommended non-linear editing system for this course. If you choose something else, your instructor may not be able to provide technical support.
"Media Composer." Avid.Com. https://www.avid.com/media-composer Avid Media Composer is a video editing application or non-linear editing system developed by Avid Technology.
"Soundcloud." Soundcloud.Com. https://soundcloud.com/ Soundcloud is a music streaming service. You can make an account to upload and share music and/or sound projects like the Radio Drama.
"Frame.Io." Frame.Io. https://frame.io/ Frame.io is one central hub that lets you share media, track feedback, and streamline your workflow so your team can work closely together from anywhere in the world. This is a great sharing platform option for both the Radio Drama and the Sound for Picture projects.
"Vimeo: Video Simplified." Vimeo.Com. https://vimeo.com/ Vimeo is a video hosting, sharing, and services platform. You can make an account to upload and share video projects like the Sound for Picture.
"Freesound: Find Any Sound You Like." Freesound.Org. https://freesound.org/ Search “music” in the search bar for free music options, or look around for any sound effects you would like to download and use.
"Royalty-Free Sound Effects for Download." Pixabay.Com. https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/ A great option for music and sound effects to download and use in your projects.
Deikova, Mascha. "The Mastery of Recording Foley – How to Turn Your Closet Into a Studio." CineD, 10 Nov. 2023. https://www.cined.com/the-mastery-of-recording-foley-how-to-turn-your-closet-into-a-studio/ This optional article is very informative and can help you understand what steps you can take to get great Foley recordings.
"How Do We Hear?" National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 16 Mar. 2022. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/how-do-we-hear Check out this optional article from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders to learn more about the science of hearing.
"What Did You Say? What Loud Noises Can Do to Your Hearing." National Institutes of Health, 14 Jan. 2020. https://www.noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/kids-preteens/what-loud-noises-can-do-to-your-hearing This optional article discusses what loud noises can do to your hearing.
"Listen Up! Protect Your Hearing (Infographic)." National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 27 Jul. 2017. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/listen-infographic This interactive infographic provides examples of types of sounds and how loud they are in decibels. Scroll down to the noise meter to check it out!
"Journey of Sound to the Brain." YouTube, uploaded by National Institutes of Health (NIH), 21 Nov. 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQEaiZ2j9oc&t=6s This short video demonstrates how sound makes its way from the source to your brain. (2m 26s)
