So, it’s been a while, but here’s what’s planned for the next few weeks –
We have a Sound Design brief where we have to create an audio track to accompany a 30 second animated film.
The film in question I’ll be creating an audio track for is:
“Night Music” – Stan Brakhage
I haven’t’ heard the original soundtrack to go with it, instead the audio will be my own interpretation of what I think would fit well to the animation.
I picked the film primarily because I liked it’s colours and it’s abstract quality. It’s obscurity opens up a lot more room for subjective, personal interpretations and this includes sound. As there are no recognisable objects or characters that require a more specific sound, I can be far more creative with creating a “synaesthesic” soundtrack, using sound to represent the sensation and emotion evoked in the film.
Films which have inspired me in the past include Norman McLaren’s works:
Blinkety Blank
Boogie Doodle
I’ll be recording my own sounds and music, as well as perhaps employing pre-made sound effects from the internet and seeing how I can manipulate all these.
Be sure to check in for more updates soon!
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