The second homework task in week one was focused on sound editing which I was very excited about. Sound is something that really interests me and is an important part of the construction of a film. Its ability to enhance certain moods, manipulate our emotions and elevate the cinematic experience is certainly a rewarding skill to learn for post-production editing. More so, the task itself was to apply three different music tracks over three identical Lenny edits. I intentionally chose three tracks that were each distinct from one another, in order to see how each could alter and guide the story in a new direction. It was also brought to my attention that beginning a scene with sound before the visual, can be a deliberate choice that works to cue the viewer into eagerly waiting to see what the sound is, where its coming from, and what it exactly means. Moreover, the Lenny music exercise has been great to observe how different choices of music can alter our emotional state and the overall atmosphere of a scene.

In addition to this, I have found it very difficult to edit sound on Premiere Pro and always revert to using the default transitions. However, understanding how to manually adjust the volume levels, expand the audio on the timeline and learn what the appropriate peak levels should be for both dialogue and soundtrack, it was much more efficient way to increase and decrease certain parts of sound on the timeline. Moreover, I have connected quiet well with this homework task as I have similar views to that of Paul’s about music in film. I also agree that a bad soundtrack choice has the potential to ruin an entire film, and in some cases it is best to not include any music. Overall, I am very happy with what I have learnt and produced so far in relation to sound editing and my proficiency with Premiere Pro.