BA2S19 S6 Digital Showcase CM609 by https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v en-us 2022-04-25 10:24:56 UTC 2022-04-27 05:55:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Desired changes paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159572027 In this screenshot you will see some of the notes I made to send to the producer in relation to my track. ]]> 2022-04-27 02:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159572027 Confirmation email paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159573663 Here is a confirmation email from the producer, with a mix breakdown attached.]]> 2022-04-27 02:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159573663 Mix breakdown paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159574215 These are the notes sent over from the producer for me to check over. These notes are more in-depth production techniques than the ones I mentioned in my 'suggested 
changes' production notes. 

I was able to send over any final production notes and request any changes that I wasn't happy with.

(The notes pictured are not my own words)]]> 2022-04-27 02:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159574215 Self production paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159579525 As mentioned in my video, I did attempt some rough production throughout the creation process of my track. This included guitar panning, quantisation and gain-staging. I left the majority of the production process to my producer however, as I decided this would be the best option to making my track sound professional. ]]> 2022-04-27 02:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159579525 paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159595839 After searching for other similar videos to the one I propose, I made notes on their average views, type and length of content, and the positives and negatives of the videos.]]> 2022-04-27 02:34:48 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159595839 R.J Ronquillo (YouTube) paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159602002 Positives:
  • Very clear introduction
  • Good lighting 
  • High microphone clarity (mostly)
  • Relaxed, conversational voiceover
  • Video overlayed on DAW stream
  • Informative, whilst using universal language

Negatives:
  • Information can come out too fast at times
  • No live playing whatsoever
  • Mic can dip out at times
  • No cuts for variation of video (the same image throughout)

Views and length
  • 148k views
  • 14.40 mins

Ronquillo, R (2018). 

How I Make My Backing Tracks | Tutorial for Guitarists | Software I Use. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LZZPrfHyr0 (Accessed March 23rd 2022)

]]> 2022-04-27 02:40:00 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159602002 Brian Kelly (YouTube) paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159620849 Positives
  • Video overlay on DAW stream
  • Shows in real-time, the creation of an entire track
  • DAW streamed audio of very high quality
  • Incorporates production elements as well as songwriting techniques 

Negatives
  • Unprofessional introduction and transitions
  • Bad lighting throughout
  • Poor camera quality
  • Lower microphone clarity
  • No video cuts (long video)
  • No live playing whatsoever

Views and length 
  • 15.6k
  • 34.46 mins

Kelly, B (2020).

How to Make a Guitar Backing Track in 30 Minutes!. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIqqoFHg3jI (Accessed March 23rd 2022)

]]> 2022-04-27 02:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159620849 Antonio Sage via Reverb (YouTube) paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159633143 Positives 
  • Great camera angles
  • Very good lighting
  • Video cuts in and out of production view and person view
  • Clear voice

Negatives
  • Slightly muffled microphone
  • Instructions sometimes too brief, not enough depth on certain topics
  • Provided guitar tone sounds like it was recorded in the room, rather than via routed audio.

Views and length
  • 37.1k
  • 8.16 mins (however this is the 4th entry of a related tutorial series)

Sage, A. via Reverb (2017). 

Ableton Live for Guitarists - Part 4: Arranging Your Track. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBqJh1ugJHc (Accessed March 23rd 2022)

]]> 2022-04-27 03:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159633143 Conclusion of research paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159637226 After conducting this research, some of the positive common themes found across all of the videos were clear deliveries of instructions, as well as professional streaming techniques (overlaying video and audio, or video cuts). Most of the negatives were due to microphone qualities being poor and a lack of live performance elements. 

In order to make my video stand out from others, I will ensure that I include a lot of video cuts, from production view to performance view, and focus on my verbal delivery. I need to pay great attention to my microphone quality and my lighting, in order to produce a professional-looking video. The live performance elements will be covered in my video in the hopes of showcasing a more realistic and hands-on approach to music creation. ]]> 2022-04-27 03:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159637226 Evaluation paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159671565 Overall, I am really happy the product I created. There were some obvious downfalls but I don't think that the general direction of the video was effected by these. One of the main issues, which I will speak more in-depth about in the 'audio issues' post below, was due to lack of knowledge in the area of audio routing. It took me a long time to understand how the process worked and with a lot of trial and error, I managed to implement it into my video. This issue caused me to plan and re-plan my video multiple times, but eventually, I was able to complete my project as desired. 

I think I have produced a clear and professional video, with appropriate vocabulary and speech techniques throughout. My product is easy to follow and clearly showcases the development of a project. Mainly, I am pleased that my video demonstrates my abilities as not only a performer but a logical thinker. I was able to overcome the many challenges that came with this task and find solutions to the majority of the problems that I faced.

There are some things that I would like to change if I were to attempt this project again. One of these changes includes ensuring that my audio quality is consistent throughout my entire video and also that my cuts between takes are less jagged. 

I would also like to spend more time in the future choosing a more professional location to film my works, as well as focus on my branding and dress code for recording videos.]]> 2022-04-27 03:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159671565 Audio issues paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159676913 Before this project, I was unaware that recording integrated audio in combination with external audio was so difficult. After watching a few tutorials I attempted to route my audio, with multiple different programs, but I had no success in doing so. After many unsuccessful attempts, eventually, I discovered that I had to make a change to my laptop's security policy inside of the startup menu in order for my permissions to be correct and for the application to work.

The screenshot above shows the signal chain that I had to input into the application in order to record my voiceover, guitar, internal audio, and MIDI audio through my DAW all at once. ]]> 2022-04-27 03:50:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159676913 Audio issues (extension) paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159682050 Picture above is a screenshot of my video editing software and the volume automation I used to try and control the levels of my recorded audio elements. As previously mentioned, I am extremely new to audio routing and video voiceovers in general, meaning that I had trouble balancing the internally recorded audio against my vocals and guitar. Over time, however, the process became more refined and my mic and music volumes became more consistent. 

I did not re-record my previous poor quality video/ audio entries however, as I didn't want to disturb the continuity of the writing and production process.  ]]> 2022-04-27 03:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159682050 Final product 3.47mins- (use headphones) paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159693538 Before I upload this track to Spotify or YouTube, I may decide to re-record some of the elements that I was less comfortable with writing, such as drums. ]]> 2022-04-27 04:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159693538 Rationale paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159699299 2022-04-27 04:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159699299 Track creation and breakdown 24.06 mins paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159720536 Excuse some of the microphone dips, clips or pops- these are all referred to in the 'evaluation, roadblocks and correction' section.]]> 2022-04-27 04:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159720536 Tools, location and approach paddytowner https://padlet.com/paddytowner/q00j551suty2j35v/wish/2159751226 Tools required 
  • Guitar
  • Macbook pro with iMovie video editing 
  • Ableton Live Suite 11
  • Audio interface (Scarlett Focusrite)
  • 1x instrument lead
  • Rhode NT1A microphone and pop shield
  • 1x XLR lead
  • Ring light
  • Ipad (for filming)

Location

For continuity purposes, this video will be filmed in one location, which will be my room at home. As this area doesn't get much natural light, a ring light will be necessary. Another reason for choosing this location is that it has the required space for me to set my project up, without having to take it down often as it won't be obstructing others.

Approach

I will begin by filming a short and concise introduction to my project and summarising the equipment I will be using. I will continue on to record a 27-30 minute video showcasing the creation of a piece of music. I intend to include both video footage and screenrecording footage, switching between the two in order to give the viewers a more interesting video dynamic.
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