Audio

Sample slides

Key concepts

• Definition
• Waveform, wavelength, amplitude, frequency, pitch
• Sampling and quantizing
• Export formats for different outputs
• Current industry standard software & hardware
• Audio-centric industries and careers

Key skills

• Recording audio
• Transferring audio files
• Importing audio files to the timeline
• Editing on a timeline
• Fade in and fade out
• Automation (volume, pan, effects)
• Mixing/mastering with compression, limiter, EQ and effects
• Exporting audio files

Other resources

• How Stuff Works: Sound Waves
• Wickiemedia Video: Digital Audio Explained: Samplerate and Bitdepth
• SoundWorks Collection: Gary Hecker – Veteran Foley Artist

Tutorials

• Download Audacity (free).
• Audacity tutorials:
  • Editing Audio
  • Making Crossfades
  • Saving and Exporting Projects
• Alternative software options include Adobe Audition, Garage Band, etc.

Sample projects

• Editing and layering tracks to create a story