Acid Pro 7 was used to mix my vocals with the different sound clips in the project.
although i recorded my own sounds, they were very quiet, so i used some stock train/ambience sounds as well as stock birdsong and sound effects from freesound.org.
On my project CD these are seperated.
I used photoshop to create the static images, and made an intro screen with a button rollover.I also did a 'stop all sounds' command for when the intro screen was exited as i noticed that the sounds were overlapping. There is also an invisible button in the top right hand corner that will stop all sounds. this is solvely for people marking/debugging the work. I want users to be able to overlap all the sounds and not restrict them from messing it all up.
I had been experimenting with different ways of doing visuals in my sketchbook, and i finally arrived at the design above. Each bar along the journey is wider, symbolising it revealing more than more each time. It also acts as a visual 'key' forthe user to get their bearings. I have also considered people going the wrong way in the audio of my final piece.
The audio was mixed using Acid Pro, which really helped as my original method of clicking sound clips on the computer sounded terrible. I mised in a little bit of history and interesting sound clips with the directions, and at the end the user gets to the tranquil space.
this is the script for the project:
A: intro screen
'hello and welcome to a 'piece of peace'.
'You will be lead through a world of sounds, taking you backwards through time and exploring notable sites in London.
Your final destination will be reached within 20 minutes.
To start, please click the green button.
Please navigate through sound clips by clicking on each numbered 'slice': you will see what i mean very soon.
So stop messing around and come and join me!
Start it as soon as you step off the train at Charing Cross Station'
-> 'enter' SOUND BITE (HOVER OVER GREEN BUTTON)
1.
'as you step off the train at charing cross station, this is how it might sound now'
-> sound clips throughout
PROGRAM USED: ACID PRO 7
'but it wasnt always this way
part of the old Charing Cross Station was once used for the Air Raid Precaution Building exhibition
in 1938 which aimed to show people how to protect themselves against air raids
With high concern for poison gas attacks, people were shown wearing them and using tape to prevent the entry of poionous gases
Charing Cross is also very close the now closed 'Trafalgar Square Station', once part of the Bakerloo Line.
It disappeared off the map in the 70's,but you can now access an old exit which was once part of the station,
which we are going to now.
Follow the arrows to the trafalgar square exit and once you are there, hit number 2 and i'll come and find you!'
2.
'Welcome to trafalgar square. you'll probably be greeted by the sounds of children playing in the space
(the fountain area is hugely popular in the summer) as well the the occasional pigeon.
A popular location hosting anything from demonstrations to childrens activites, it commemorates the battle of trafalgar in 1805.
Undoubtedly you'll notice nelsons column, which is surrounded by four giant lions guaring it. You'll probably notice a few children (and
brave adults) climbing up onto it to take photographs.Behind this statue is the National Gallery. I'll leave you here to take a look around,
meet me at number 3 to go onto the next part of this journey'
3.
'Hello again!
Did you manage to have a look around? Great! Now lets go to the main entrance to Charing Cross Station.
Do you remember where you got off the train? If not, you probably shouldnt be allowed out alone.
tut tut tut.
Look for a road called 'Strand' and walk along it (away from trafalgar square).
You may have to cross over to get to it
Be careful: a number of tourists are badly injured every year by walking in front of London Buses.
But dont let me put you off.
You should walk past a Pizza Express.
Cross over so that you are on the opposite side of the road, and carry on in that direction until you are at Charing Cross Station.
If you walk past mcdonalds, you have gone too far but you can always stop off for a burger.
You'll need to turn around, with mcdonals on your left, then take the next left.
The original station building was built on the site of the Hungerford Market by the South Eastern Railway and opened on 11 January 1864.
The stations reputation suffered a blow when in 1905, a 77foot section of wall collapsed at 3.45pm during a very busy day.
Debris covered four passenger trains, and part of the western wall crashed into the now 'Playhouse Theatre'.
Six lives were lost including two workmen and a WHSMITH Vendor.
Take the next right once you've passed the station, and come and find me at part 4 once you've picked up some trinkets from the conveniently
placed stall.
4.
'remember me? tear yourself away from the i heart london vests and put down that tshirt saying 'my mum went to london and all she got me was this t-shirt'.
You're very nearly finished so don't give up now. It's a downhill walk from here'. Walk down this little side road, until you can see Embankment Station'.
On your left is one of the The victoria Embankment gardens. Walk a little closer. On a quiet summer morning you can hear birdsong,
and less of the hustle and bustle of city life.
But you're not going in. You've still got a little bit more exploring to do.
Click number 5 and i'll stop teasing you and take you to your 'piece of peace'.
5.
'Walk right upto embankment station and look to the right. You'll see a badly lit passageway, which i'm afraid you're going to have to walk through.
There are a few upmarket shops here, and a place to get a bite to eat. pick up a cold drink to enjoy in the park.
Walk upto the road, and you should be able to the the park. No more tricks. This is it. But don't get ahead of yourself.
Walk left to the end of the road to the crossing, and cross over. This is your 'piece of peace'. Victoria embankment gardens.
I'll leave you now with some relaxing sounds to enjoy. Thankyou for taking this journey with me, and we'll meet again soon!
