Audio and Video Blogging

Audio & Video Exploration

This week, we explored audio usage, as well as video use. We did not have to create a video, but we did experiment with SoundTrap {in making a sound clip of ourselves}. I said a verse from a poem I wrote a few years ago titled "Am I Good?". Here is a link to my Soundtrap: https://www.soundtrap.com/playlink/4188d597-a3ce-4806-b11d-c823b0cbbd9f/

We also went on to explore Youtube and privacy settings. I discovered that I can share an external link (which I had assumed anyways). I also learned that the annoying ads that are constantly on YouTube videos can be turned OFF! Yes, that's right, they can be turned off! All you have to do is go to your account settings and under overview, you click features at the bottom and are then guided to a bunch of options that allows you to make your channel work as efficiently as you want it to! 

Youtube!

Youtube is the main browsing site promoting videos sharing. Everyone uses Youtube! I haven’t updated my account in years, yet I use it quite frequently! I may be on youtube often, but it’s usually for school purposes. It’s nice to browse around Youtube again and re-familiarize myself with the improved site. After some searching around, I finally figured out how to locate my dashboard!

Youtube Audio Gallery

I have never even heard of this download frenzy! Through youtube, you have access to “audio gallery” where you can download various music and sound effects for project use! How neat!?

Don’t forget the music by Josh Wanner

Music definitely makes a difference in how situations are portrayed. As in “Don’t forget the Music”, there was a huge difference between the country themed music, horror film music, and the goofy humorous music. Individuals look for humor, emotion and reaction with music. Music helps to tell the story, which is why you, don’t forget the music!

Black Planet Records

I have never heard of a DIY label and FMA curator, but I like their motto “The same thinking people should work together and music should have no boundaries”!

Audio Archive

This was my first time visiting the site “Audio Archive”, but it was quite interesting! It was nice to see how actively used this site is, over four billion views! I also like how they had a forum board..not many community posting, but it is nice to provide forum postings. I figured out how to navigate the site and eventually began listening to live music! I listened to a few songs by “String Cheese Incident”, and they were pretty good! I like how I was able to upload my own tunes, if I had any!  I found that listening to music on audio archive live was quite similar to using my phone to download and listen to music on Itunes!

Where Else Can I Use My Google Account With..?

• Youtube
• Channel
• Soundtrap
• Creating & sharing a sound track!

• Wevideo
• Creating videos! 
• Simple set up and super easy to navigate! 
• The colors don’t make the site overwhelming!