Sound Search


  Today I was searching for sound effects for our opening sequence.  I was using Youtube as it is full of royalty-free sounds. I wanted the sound effects to not be copy-righted so I would not have to wait for permission from the creator before using them. The sequence will be heavily focused on the sound effects to convey the idea. The sound effects are small details but I find that they can completely shift how a person views what they are watching. If the audio isn't right it could change the whole feeling received from it. 

  The first audio I needed to find was a harp being strung. This would be in scene one of the sequence. This sound is typically associated with a dream start. That is exactly how I intend to edit it into the sequence. Our main character is dreaming so we want to convey that as obviously as possible.  This was hard because I had an ideal sound in my head and most of the audios were not matching up with what I was expecting.     

  The other audio I looked for today was a cup-dropping sound. Because we have not started filming I am not sure if we will be able to get that sound authentically for the scene. I feel it is very crucial because it adds to the drama and shock that our character will be experiencing. Getting that perfect slow-motion cup-dropping sound may not be possible in a house because it can be echoed from the silence of filming. Nonetheless, I found the perfect royalty-free audio.  

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