Community audio refers to open source tools or stock audio content that can be used in digital productions. The video production software provided in the Recording section of this toolkit features the option of adding an audio track to visual sequences. For example an Mp3 file can be imported into a production stream and then edited into a sequence of film. Audio by itself is a powerful tool for academic practice. You should test things out, try to make something and see how it sounds. You do not have to upload the first thing you make to the audiences of the Internet. Instead make it, wait a while then make something else. Gradually come to a point where you are happy with the results. You can publish content when you feel you are ready. The creation is the most important part.
Creation
Audio Sources
- Freeplay Music -a good collection of royalty-free music
- Soundzabound.com – Royalty Free Music For Schools – short clips free, reasonably-priced CDs available
- MagnaTune
- download.com
- Partners in Rhyme
- Free piano music by William Cushman at Ghost Notes Blog
- Free Music Archive
- Archive.org
- Freesound Project
- Pond5
Presentation
Podcasting is the presentation of radio-style audio for download on the Internet. Podcasts can be listened to anywhere once they have been downloaded. One creative use of podcasting is to combine them with locations to make audio-guide style productions. If you are considering making your own podcasts, you can start experimenting with these free audio hosting sites.
Transmedial Reality 