Audio 4
Project 1 – Two-Track Editing
Description
You will take a mixed (2-track) song—any song—and make five edits. You must edit for a
purpose rather than simply editing at random.
Recommended Edit Concepts (Choose one of the following):
1. Radio Edit (shortening to about 3:30 for radio programming).
2. Changing The Story (rearranging verse elements to tell a different story. Must be within
30 seconds of the original.)
3. Extended Dance Mix (lengthening the song by repeating sections. Must be at least 5:00.)
4. Instrumental (editing the song to create an instrumental version. The biggest challenge
here is finding a song that is suitable for this purpose. Must be at least 2:30.)
You may use your own concept as long as there is a purpose behind the edits. Be prepared
to explain your edit concept.
You must turn in the following items:
1. An audio CD with the original and edited version of the song on separate tracks.
2. A data CD/DVD of your Pro Tools session directory. Make sure it includes
everything, especially the original and edited version of the song on separate tracks.
3. Due Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2011
Grading
I will rate your edits using the following criteria:
1. Technical skill - Your edits must be flawless (see notes below).
2. Musicality - Your edits should make musical sense (see notes below).
Your grade will be calculated as follows:
1. Each edit is worth 10% of the grade.
2. The audio CD is worth 25% of your grade, and the Pro Tools session turned in on either
CD or DVD is worth 25% of your grade.
Notes:
- Remember to make smooth and accurate edits by separating regions at zero crossings, and
using appropriate fades as necessary.
- Regarding musicality, be sure your edits preserve the song’s rhythmic consistency, and in
most cases, the song’s time signature should remain constant.
- The more audio files contained in your session, the more likely it is that you will need to
burn your session folder to a DVD. For this project, a CD will probably suffice.