27/02/2012 - Adding Sound to the Clips

Having filmed all parts of the trailer we decided that it was time to create a rough cut and put all of the clips so far, whether they were accurate or not, together so that we could see what was good and what needed to be improved. We used MoviePlus X3 which we found difficult to use as we had to convert some of the files so that they were compatible with this programme. We then needed to add the sound that we had recorded and music that we had researched to see how it would fit and if it was suitable. 

Once we had learnt how to use the programme it became easy and all we had to do was click 'Add Media' and select the sound file that we wanted, just like we had done for the clips for the clips that we used. We then dragged it to the audio section and cut and pasted it where it was needed to fit the trailer. 

This screenshot demonstrates how once we had mastered how to input the audio, we were able to add more audio and use three types (music, natural sounds e.g. wind and speaking). By adding the music to the trailer, tension is built and especially at the end of the trailer, the music is more dramatic and helps reinforce the 'jumpy' aspects if the trailer. 

As we decided to use Krzysztof Penderecki- Concerto Grosso No. 1 in C Minor we needed to find a way to convert the track that we had been listening to on YouTube so we used a free converting website called ZAMZAR which is easy to use as the downloaded song is sent to your email.