Sunday, December 28, 2008

Just 4 FUN

Are you bored?
Watch this video by WindWaker...



Now... go forth and do likewise... :)

SOME STEPS YOU COULD TAKE to make a similar video...

1. CHOOSE A SONG and write your own arrangement
a. what instruments/voices
b. who plays/sings what when
2. PRACTICE all the parts

3. RECORD THE AUDIO TRACK
a. Use the Garageband software on your MacIntosh or

GET YOUR PARENT'S PERMISSION TO:
Download your own recording studio free online like
MIXCRAFT
http://www.stagepass.com/download/mixcraft-recording-studio-software.html

Or check out other free software:
http://www.thegaragedoor.com/home/free.html
http://www.get-it-all.net/community/music_software/recording_software.htm
b. RECORD the rhythm (drums, percussion) parts first
c. then add instruments and/or vocals on other tracks while you play back the rhythm and/or whatever you recorded.
d. SAVE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE REPEATEDLY THROUGH THIS PROCESS

4. If you want to make a MOVIE...
a. PLAY BACK your soundtrack while you videotape yourself.
b. IMPORT the video files.
c. Open Windows Movie Maker or other video EDITING software on your PC
1. and import the sound track
2. import the video
3. line up the video with the audio
4. edit the video
5. get a youtube account
6. upload your video.. be sure to share it with your TEACHER at katherine.williamson@smcisd.net, music_matters2me@yahoo.com, or keepasongnurheart@gmail.com

Elvis Presley Singing "Viva Las Vegas"