AV News 183 - February 2011
Edgar then proceeded to discuss voice recording, script writing and recording
into the computer, giving invaluable tips on obtaining the desired result, using
a volunteer from the audience (I knew I shouldn't have scratched my ear) to
demonstrate personal recording with one of the latest digital hand recorders
now available, with the advice - 'know the audience, practice reading and
speaking with personal touches, get a second opinion on result'. He
demonstrated his personal recording equipment accompanied by on-screen
examples of manipulating sound tracks and merging final tracks.
The next sequence 'A Devon Delight', a glimpse of Sidmouth, extolled the
virtues of the Connaught Gardens, the history of the town and the Jurassic
Coast to demonstrate the contribution of appropriate sound recordings to a
sequence, to the gentle background piano accompaniment of Erik Satie's
Gymnopodies. Edgar displayed techniques of adding music to images and
multiple sound effects with a humorous piece showing cottages in the early
morning with a cock crowing, dog barking, cows lowing, crows cawing and
geese cackling then finally two shotgun blasts which left a conclusion to the
audience. His final piece of the day won the Best Sound Track Award at the
2008 International AV Competition at Cirencester - 'To Pessimists-Way Out', a
poignant account of the formation of Talbot House, established in Belgium
during the First World War as a 'haven of true peace' for troops, that later
gained fame as Toc H.
During the afternoon Linda and Edgar commented on each of the seven
Attendee's Sequences with helpful observations and tips and for which they
were thanked with rapturous applause. The membership were enthralled and
inspired by the couple's presentation which encouraged both beginners and
experienced alike and hoped they would pay a welcome return visit.
Future WAVES meeting dates in 2011 are 12th February - another of our
infamous Theme Days challenges, produce an AV based on a piece of
Religious Music. Also 14th May, 13th August and 12th November.
See http://www.waves-avgroup.co.uk for details.
Stirling & District Camera Club - Audio Visual Group
Scottish AV Showcase
To be held at the Indoor Bowling Club, Stirling
On Sunday 27th March 2011
Come along and see the work being produced
by Scottish AV Groups
All contributions are welcome from Groups or Individuals
Further information from John Patton
See also www.avnews.org.uk
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