AV News 192 - May 2013
Just keep making those Sequences Joan Horne ARPS DPAGB
The East Midland AV Group are trying hard to get us, the members, involved
in going one step further with our AVs. So, after ‘two wise men ‘and one lady
have been to advise us, we are all invited to have a go. Early in the season
Howard Bagshaw came with lots of advice in producing top quality
sequences. He was followed by Howard and Suzanne Gregory showing us
how to produce an acceptable sound track. Now it was our turn! Encouraged
by these guest speakers, we were all invited to produce a two minute
sequence, entitled, ‘My Garden’ with our own sound track! No using just a
piece of music. We had to be more adventurous than that!
Not one to forego a challenge, we set to work. We had many photos of the
garden, not surprisingly with our grandchildren running around it. Emily, aged
two seemed a good candidate for a dialogue with us. Why ever did I think
that?!! One day, while baby sitting we took along the Edirol and popped it on
the sofa while two year old Emily played on the floor. The TV was playing in
the background, the King Charles spaniel kept coming for a cuddle and the
usual chaos ensued.
Once home, I took Howard’s advice about recording my own voice in a well
sound dampened room: no TV or ticking clock and the curtains closed.
Nursery rhymes would be used to add atmosphere and pace; so far, so good.
Then it was time to assemble all the tracks in CoolEdit. (Yes, I know - I’m a
bit old fashioned but I’m used to it.)
It was at this point that I remembered what Howard had said. You can’t
beat getting a good recording in the first place! We needed those nursery
rhymes nice and loud. No subtle background here!!
Shall I show it to the group? I don’t know yet but it’s a fantastic sequence!
When Emily came to stay for the day recently, it kept her mesmerised. “Play
it again, Grandpa” she said three times. Next time we look after her and are
desperate for a quick cuppa, you know how we will keep her occupied, don’t
you? PS It is called, ‘The Garden. Emily’s view – age two’
Scottish Photographic Federation AV Day
Sunday 22nd September 2013
Bothwell, Hamilton
Guest Speaker: Richard Brown FRPS APAGB
More Details: Bill Barr
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