Bambi Remake Trailer Reflection

The piece above (coming soon) is a modified Bambi trailer which I edited with the program imovie. The objective of transforming this trailer was to recreate the mood and the overall feel of the trailer by manipulating and changing the its initial sound. I decided to change Bambi, a sweet hearty tale about perseverance and love, into an extremely intense adrenaline pumping action thriller, filled with excitement of epic proportions.

The first thing I did was extract the audio, in order to have complete control over all the sound, which I needed in order to ensure only purposeful sounds were in the final piece. After extracting the sound, I then proceeded into editing the trailer into various segments, removing any scene that didn't support the new theme of intensity. Once all the video suited what I had in mind for the transformation, I then added the main music that would be playing throughout the entire trailer. Seeing how I was trying to change this trailer into an intense epic one, I decided to use the song "Intense Music" which I downloaded from Youtube.com. After adjusting the sound in garageband I then exported the mp3 into imovie. After having my initial background music, I went to work on putting in various sound effects and noises to add a sense of intensity and seriousness. There are certain points in the trailer were I've put in certain sounds that would normally sound right in that situation but given the background music it was purposeful and effective. One of the main places I did this, is the scene where Bambi and Baline are walking toward each other, when an opposing male enters, challenging Bambi. It was at the point that the challenging deer entered that i introduced a thunder clapping sound, to add intensity and to set mood. When both dears later got into a head butting battle with their antlers, for each impact I added a thunder clapping sound, to strengthen the mood that was set as well as to dramatize the situation. I also added various background sounds ie: dogs barking, fire crackling, explosions, water splashing ect... to not only intensify the scene but to add a feeling of concern due to the multiple destructive things that were occurring. This i feel truly made my trailer a finished piece.

However, other then sound manipulation, to make this trailer look finished and consistent with the mood I was trying to convey, I added various video effects and transitions, to strengthen the mood. For example, there is a section where the screen turns black and white and their is a still frame of the three main characters faces. I did this because this is when the background music became more intense and that effect with the combination of the music, I feel, supported the mood I was trying to display effectively. I also added various "fade ins" and "outs" in certain places to help keep the mood and emotion constant.

If i was able to start the project over, I would have worked harder to find a better video quality trailer because working with an average or low even video quality trailer was difficult, only because certain effects needed to be adjusted in order for it to still look professional. While I was creating the trailer however I came across many challenges. I was unable find the right sound effects that would add purpose and meaning for an extend period of time, and I had to experiment with a lot of different sounds in order to find the best one to use. I also found it challenging to keep the music in sync with certain times of the trailer while still trying to edit, only because once a clip of the trailer is edited the time frame shifts ever so slightly which could have drastically effected the mood, if the timing wasn't complementary to the music. Overall I enjoyed this project and I consider it a success, hope you enjoy.

Audio Recording Engineer

An audio recoding engineer is just one of the many jobs in the cyber arts world. They are the ones behind the scenes making sure that everything runs smoothly and on time (sound wise). Being an audio engineer however means that you are responsible to complete many jobs, to ensure the best sound quality. They set up and test recording equipment, operate recording equipment to capture performances, combine separate instrumental and vocal tracks to create final products, suggest ways to improve sound and they solve technical problems when they arise. All of these jobs make up the job title " Audio Recording Engineer", which is why its such a challenging job. But the beneficial side to being and Audio Recording Engineer is the pay. To the the demanding ours and intense situations that Audio Recording Engineers endure their starting yearly pay can be between 20-80 thousand dollars, however the pay rate increases with experience.

Due to the large demand of audio recording engineers in various fields, such as , radio, recording studios, film and post production companies, audio recording engineers always have opportunities and places to work. Which is beneficial in todays economy, but that isn't the only benefit to being an audio recording engineer. The workplace for an audio recording engineer is usually indoors in soundproofed rooms, though some may occasionally do recordings of live events at outdoor venues.Hours are irregular, and evening and weekend work is common and due to the intensity of the job 20 hour days can sometimes be common. But one of the best things about becoming an engineer, for most people at least, is the fact that no special education is required. All that is needed is a high school education. Anyone, with a little effort, can be an audio recording engineer. All you really need is a "good" ear, a technical understanding of music, creativity, an attention to detail and basic computer skills.

Hopefully this little passage will inspire you to dive into the career of audio recording engineering. so good luck, and have fun.

Top Three Tips To Becoming A Master Jedi.

Tip One- Meditation

The first and one of the most important keys to becoming a master Jedi is the daily practice of meditation. In order for one to truly become one with the force, extensive meditation is required. Meditating stimulates midichlorian activity (microscopic beings that are responsible for the force).

For a master Jedi is strong with the force, so naturally daily meditation shou

ld become a regular practice. Merely spend 1-2 hours a day, in a secluded area, breathing. Try to clear your mind of all thoughts, to allow room for midichlorian influence. When done repeatedly meditation can be used to strengthen one's relationship with the force and with one's self. It is only through meditation that true Jedi mastery can bee achieved.

Tip Two- Force Exercises The second thing you must do in order to become a master Jedi is constant practice of midichlorian manipulation. In order for one to become better using his or her force abilities, the daily practice of force movements and exercises is mandatory. A beginners exercise that is easy to master, yet takes discipline to achieve is force levitation. Order to preform force levitation, one most first clear their mind of all thoughts, let the body become an empty container wanting to be filled. Then one must concentrate solely on the object of interest (try smaller objects like fruits or cutlery at first) and let that object becoming the only thing being concentrated on. Lastly you must visualize the midichlorian inhabiting your body and then leaving (usually out the tips of fingers) and surrounding that object. Before you know it you'll be levitating all sorts of things in no time. But remember, it requires practice, so if not achieved on the first try keep trying for developing force abilities takes perseverance.

Tip Three- Light saber Training

Lastly, for one to become a full Jedi master, one must be able to wield a light saber effectively and with confidence. Now in order to be able to master wielding such a powerful weapon, one must consider the blade an extension of the body rather then a tool of destruction. You must become one with the light saber, this can be achieved easier, if you were to make your own blade. (Saber crystals are found in the ice caves off the moons of Endor). In order to develop a technique however, one must find a Jedi master to serve as a teacher, for technique development is almost impossible without guidance. An easy solution however, if you find yourself without a master is to study the Jedi holocrons, located in the restricted section of the Jedi temple's library. These holocrons can be used as tools to better ones light saber capabilities, for they contain past knowledge from former Jedi.

Hope these tip serve as a gate way for you to truly become a Jedi master. But remember the path to the dark side is one easily followed, but the path to becoming a Jedi master is rewarding. I leave with these final words of wisdom. Fear is the path to the dark side, fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, and hate...leads to suffering. BE WISE FUTURE JEDI, BE WISE.

Into The Life Of The Great One

Hi, My Birth name is Jaylen but the name given to me by the universe is kuchaguliwa moja which derives from the swahili phrase, the chosen one. I am intrested in nothing this world has to offer me for i have detached myself from the the meaningless beings on this earth in order to reach spiritual enlightenment. I enjoy only the the pieces written by john william. I eat a lot of food for my stomach is capable if endless expansion. I have a job and I have countless resources of midiclorians at my disposal. So be warned. Im good in school and am considered in academic according to my reputation. If you require or lust for any more information about myself please mail me a request. Lastly on a side note i took cyber arts to better my chances for university, i enjoy photography and have developed quite a skill in it. Also in my spare time i enjoy influencing midiclorians, along with the chi in my body to gain control over my surroundings.