This document outlines the requirements and process for three projects in an audio production class: an animation short, song production, and an audio logo/marketing video. It discusses listening to source materials, developing cue sheets and maps, adding sound effects and music, considering client requirements, mixing, and rendering final outputs. It also reviews general production steps like identifying client needs, acquiring necessary tools, and delivering finished projects on time.

1. AEMP 272 2013 Winter Quarter
Review

2. Projects
• Animation Short
• Song Production
• Audio Logo and Marketing Video

3. Animation Short
• Watch and “get” story
• Develop Cue Sheet
• Foley List
• Music List
• Generate, collect materials
• Make project map
• Combine music and foley
• Consider any special requirements
• Mix and render

4. Song production
• Listen to raw data
• Make chord chart
• Separate vocal track
• Prep vocal track
• Make project map with sections
• Add drums and bass
• Add further orchestration
• Consider any special requirements
• Mix and render

5. Audio Logo and Marketing Video
• Watch Logo
• List events with sound (like cue sheet)
• Develop sounds
• Integrate elements into smooth Audio Logo
• Generate (extensible) video section
• Consider transitions (inc. opening and ending)
• Consider any special requirements
• Mix and render

6. General Process
• Write for client
• Identify all requirements (explicit and implied)
• Listen, watch any provided materials and fully
understand client’s request
• Explain your proposal to fulfill the task
• Decide on tools required and ensure you have
access to everything needed

7. Explicit Requirements
• Due date
• Length
• Format
• General Genre and Style
• Target audience
• Specific technical requirements
• Specific artistic/musical requirements

8. Implied Requirements
• Polished
• Client may change requirements mid-stream
• Delivered on time
• Who retains copyright/ownership of IP

9. Skills and tools
• DAW
– Record and edit audio/MIDI
– Manage tempo mapping and project structure
– Mix and render to a variety of formats
• Synthesizers and Sound Library
– Create and Modify synth sounds
– Use project sync
– Access and use sound libraries
• Musical
– Identify harmony and roots
– Identify Rhythmic meters

10. Generating Music
• From beat loops
• From melody
• From chord progression
• Any mix of the above….