Project 3: Animation and Audio

Downloaded Sounds:
1. The Beatles - "Because"
2. "Deep Space" from Freesound.org

Microphone:
1. Heartbeat Imitation

The hardest part about this project has been choosing audio that would work with the movements and atmosphere of the animation. I chose the deep space sound to set the atmosphere for the piece while providing the perfect hum that doesn't distract too much from the song or the piece itself. Maybe it was a little risky including the Beatles' song because it could distract from the movement and other sounds but, after listening and watching over and over, I am confident that my final editing choices for the song made the animation. I listened until the song seemed to fit just right with the movements and slowed the song down to 75% to fit with the rotation of the hands at top-center. I also dulled the sound to make it similar to the deep space hum with the Underwater Effects in Adobe Audition. And then the microphone was easy enough to pound my chest to create a heartbeat noise. Lastly, I made double sure that none of these sounds would be destroyed by the "Drone" and, luckily, I feel like they work perfectly. I hope you all agree! I also changed the original animation just a bit at the end. I've made it now so the the hands and heart sort of evaporate into the background. It looks like it doesn't end so suddenly and feels more organic.