Audio Final

This a podcast I created using the Adobe software, Audition. The podcast is a short interview where I interview my friend and roommate, Mya about the different aspects of living a healthy lifestyle in collage. The podcast is compiled of two clips. One is the introduction to the podcast and the second clip the conversation between myself and Mya.

 

I began this process by first creating a draft. When starting the draft I started by recording the audio content. into a quiet room in my house to eliminate as much background noise as possible. I used the Voice Memos app on my smart phone to capture the audio. I first recorded myself introducing the podcast. Right after this I recorded the conversation between myself and Mya. I did give her a preview of the questions before we started recording but we did not practice or make a script because I really wanted to have an authentic conversation for the podcast.

 

Using Audition, I opened a multitrack session. I uploaded the first audio clip of the introduction.  I took the razor tool and deleted some unnecessary audio and trimmed the beginning and end which were just awkward silences. I then moved the track to the beginning of the session, so it would begin as soon as I pressed play.

 

I then uploaded the second audio clip of the actual interview. I placed that clip in a second track, so the clips would be easier to manage. I trimmed a bit of end which was just an awkward pause. I then took that clip and moved it, so it would begin as soon as the first clip was over.

 

After receiving feedback on my draft, I decided to use a sound effect in the beginning and the end of the podcast. I looked online for some free sound effects online but the one I ended up liking the best was actually the chimes effect that was used in my previous blog post, Audition Tutorials.

 

I uploaded the chime file and to the multitrack session on a new track. After listening to the file, I selected the section I liked best. I used the razor tool to cut down the file to the part I liked. I put the audio clip at the beginning of the session and shifted the other clips down, so the session would begin with the chimes. I selected the audio clip of the chimes and copied and pasted it in the same track and placed it at the end of the session. This way the session would end with the chimes as well.

 

For the finishing touch, I adjusted the volume on both of the chime clips. For the clip in the beginning I adjusted the volume, so the chimes would fade into the speaking parts of the podcast. For the clip in at the end I adjusted the volume, so the chimes got louder at the end and did not start off super loud.

 

I am very proud of this podcast and think it shows the skills I have obtained using Audition.

Audio Draft

 

This a podcast I created using the Adobe software, Audition. The podcast is a short interview where I interview my friend and roommate, Mya about the different aspects of living a healthy lifestyle in collage. The podcast is compiled of two clips. One is the introduction to the podcast and the second clip the conversation between myself and Mya.

 

When it came to recording the audio clips I went into a quiet room in my house to eliminate as much background noise as possible. I used the Voice Memos app on my smart phone to capture the audio. I first recorded myself introducing the podcast. Right after this I recorded the conversation between myself and Mya. I did give her a preview of the questions before we started recording but we did not practice or make a script because I really wanted to have an authentic conversation for the podcast.

 

Using Audition, I opened a multitrack session. I uploaded the first audio clip of the introduction.  I took the razor tool and deleted some unnecessary audio and trimmed the beginning and end which were just awkward silences. I then moved the track to the beginning of the session, so it would begin as soon as I pressed play.

 

I then uploaded the second audio clip of the actual interview. I placed that clip in a second track, so the clips would be easier to manage. I trimmed a bit of end which was just an awkward pause. I then took that clip and moved it, so it would begin as soon as the first clip was over.

 

I think I have a good start for my draft but for my final I think I want to include an outro and possibly some sort of fun sound effect that signals the beginning and the end of the podcast.

Raw Audio

 

My audio story is going to be a podcast where I discuss living a healthy lifestyle in college with my friend and roommate, Mya.

Audition Tutorials

Logo Final

For this assignment I revised the logo I made in a previous blog post of my logo draft. The purpose of my blog is to help people in college achieve a healthier life style which is what I wanted to show in my logo. This logo also shows the skills I have obtained in learning about how to use Adobe Illustrator.

In the original draft I create two circles using the circle tool. I filled the bigger circle with a light grey color. I then filled the second and smaller circle with a darker grey color. I then moved the small circle over the bigger one to make is look like a plate.

After creating the plates, I used the text tool to write the phrase, “A Guide to a Healthier Lifestyle”. I colored the text yellow to match my blog’s overall theme. I also added a stroke to the text. I used the text tool again to write my name and added a stroke. I separate my name and placed them on the outer layer of the plate.

I then used the pencil tool to create a drawing of a single wave. I added a stroke to it to give it an outline making it stand out more. I also used the smoothing tool to make the edges of the wave less rough. I copied and pasted the wave serval times to make a bunch of waves.

I then used the line tool and different colors to create a tree. I copied and pasted a few times then placed them on the plate. I then used a combination of the line tool and the pencil tool to create the images of the mountains. After drawing the mountains, I selected them and grouped them together.

In my final draft I added a gradient effect to the circles to make the plate appear to be more life-like. I also made to the stroke on the circles darker to make them pop more. I also made the stroke on the text darker, so the text popped more. I also used the calligraphy tool to touch up some of the images like the tree and the mountains.

I am very proud of this logo. I feel that it best shows the skills I have learned with Adobe Illustrator. It also shows the purpose of this blog very well.

Logo Draft

 

For this assignment I made a logo for my blog. the purpose of my blog is to help people in college achieve a healthier life style. Using Adobe Illustrator, I created a plate to symbolize healthy eating with pictures of elements of nature. Using the shape tool, I created a large circle. I copied pasted the circle and made it slightly smaller. After selecting the smaller circle, I filled it with a dark grey and added a stroke. I then selected the larger circle and filled it with a light grey. I then used the text tool to write the phrase, “A Guide to a Healthier Lifestyle”. I colored the text yellow to match my blog’s overall theme. I also added a stroke to the text. I used the text tool again to write my name and added a stroke. I separate my name and placed them on the outer layer of the plate.

 

The next step was creating the pictures. I used the line tool I created a tree. Then, I selected the multiple lines that made up the tree and grouped them together to create a singular object. Using the select tool I copied and pasted the tree a few times and placed it on the plate. I also rotated the trees, so they followed the outline of the plate.

 

The next picture I made was the waves. To this I took the pencil tool and drew an outline of the wave and used the smoothing tool to make the lines less rough and jagged. I colored the them and added a stroke to create an outline, which made the wave pop. I then copied and pasted the wave a few times and aligned them up to create water. I then grouped the waves together and rotated them and placed them on the plate.

 

The final picture I drew was the mountain. For the first mountain I used the line tool to draw the outline and then the pencil tool to create the snow effect. I then copied and pasted that mountain. I then repeated that process to create a slightly taller mountain to place in the middle of the two other mountains. I then grouped the three mountains together and placed them on the plate.

 

For my final image I think I want to add a few more effects to make the image look a bit more realistic and possibly add an apple like I had in my initial sketch. Overall, I am pleased with how the draft turned out and think it showcases the skills I have learned with Adobe Illustrator.

 

Logo Sketch

For my logo sketch I was inspired by a plate. The theme or purpose to my blog is to create a healthier lifestyle. I drew some little images of water, trees, and a road. These symbols represent for activities that involve getting outside and venturing out into the world. I also included an image of an apple. The apple is a known symbol for health. I also included both my name and the phrase “A Guide to a Healthier Life” which is the purpose of the blog.

Photoshop Final

For my photo shop project, I used images that promote a healthy lifestyle. The photos are all examples of activities that you can do to relieve stress and feel healthier. In my original draft I used three of my own photos from activities I enjoy doing. When embedding the photos, I created sperate layers and edited them to make them all match and look cohesive. I adjusted the brightness, contrast, and saturation levels. This helped bring out certain colors to help create a theme with the three images.

 

The first image I chose was one of the water from a hike I went on. I was on a beach overlooking the water. Looking at the image brings me a sense of peace. That sense of peace is something that comes from being in nature. The stress from balancing college and all that comes with it can take a major toll on students lives. Activities like getting out in nature and going hiking can bring a sense of calm and peace. It provides a perfect opportunity for someone to completely clear their head and let go of the stress of everyday life.

 

The second photo I chose was a salad I had from a restaurant in Moscow. It is just a short drive from Pullman and provides a perfect escape from the everyday norm. This restaurant was small and cute with many healthy and affordable options. Eating good, fresh food is essential to living a healthy lifestyle. So, if you are tired of dorm food or do not feel like cooking, grab some friends and go on an adventure to a restaurant and try something new.

 

In the original draft I used a picture of me walking my dog in Pullman. Spending time with animals and going on walks is a great way to relieve stress. However, for my final draft I decided to change the photo to another hiking photo. The photo just worked better with the others and the colors matched the design of the final product then the original one of the dog.

 

To replace the photo, I deleted the layer with the photo of the dog. I then embedded the photo with a water fall from a different hike I went on. I then added a stroke to each photo to create boarders for the images to sperate the photos. The stroke also helped clean up the final product and made it look more put together. Using the rectangle tool, I added a white rectangle. I then used the text tool to write the words “Healthy Lifestyle” which is the theme of the entire blog. The rectangle helped sperate the text from the image which made the final product looking more put together and cohesive.