6th practice. AUDACITY: Tell me your story

Hi dear students,

In this practice we are going to use the free software Audacity to edit audio files. You will find the program on your desktop.

First, I recommend you to visualize the videos included below so that you can start using this program.

For more information you can also consult the tutorials you will find in the next links.

Audacity Basics

Audacity Tutorial

So your work will consist on recording a traditional tale and then adding it music and sound effects. Its length has to be of at least 5 minutes and it has to include ten sound effects. So,please, surprise me!!!

Here you have some websites where you can find free sound effects.

Recursos TIC Educación

Creative Sound

Fxmania (in French)

You can use the Sound Recorder provided with Windows to record your voice telling the tale, but I think it's better for you to use the recorder included with Audacity to record your voice while telling the tale. You will also need a microphone, so ask me when needed.

When you finish your practice, be so kind to upload your file in Google Drive and share it with me. During the class you will also have to show me your Audacity project from time to time so that I can assess your work.

As always, if you have any problem editing your soundtrack, please ask me.


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