Project 2: Audio Portrait of a Person

Your second assignment for the semester is based on an interview with one of your classmates. First, you will pre-interview a fellow student. As you listen to your classmate, try to identify something unique about their story that “grabs” you. Your goal is to define a theme for your piece. The following week, you will interview the person using questions you have written up before the interview, recording the interview with the Zoom recorder. Finally, you will create a multi-track audio piece in Premiere Pro based on the interview.

When you do your recording, record ample material, but try not to go overboard. 15 minutes’ worth should work. The final piece should be 3 to 4 minutes in length. Your audio portrait should mix sound elements including the voice of the interviewee, your voice (if you choose to include it), ambient background sound, music, and other sound effects (SFX) as you see ft.  When you have a finished piece you will upload it so it can be accessed through your blog site.

Remember to identify a theme that will make your piece say something special about the world, or the “human condition.” A story becomes compelling when it communicates something unique that others can relate to.

There is a list of sites with downloadable audio on page 43 of your reference guide.

DUE: Lab 9