| This is a shortened version, taken from the children's book titled The Legend of the Jersey Devil, by Trinka Noble. |
Once I figured out the steps to save, import and export each sound effect file, I had a lot of fun searching through Freeesound.org. This site had all the sounds and music I searched for. After getting the hang of adding in the sound effects in Audactiy, I just wanted to keep going! I debated as to whether to make the background music louder, but decided to keep it as background music and soft until the ending change in music selection. There is definitely an art to mixing sound & editing. Listening to this recording with the bells and whistles added, verses week one with just my voice, helped me understand the rationale in putting together the total package. This version, I think, is more entertaining to listen to. I needed to edit two places in my audio track of telling the story. I have the highest appreciation of the time and work professional editors put into their work. There is one spot I redid a few times. It is not perfect, but the best I could get it as a novice!
Fabulous "telling" of the Legend of the Jersey Devil, Karen. The effects and music selection were perfect. Your cadence and pacing were, as well. The stark contrast in background sounds when you brought the story to the modern day worked well!
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