POL4 249 : Neoliberalism and its Critics

If you'd like to distribute your media beyond the classroom, you should search for content in the public domain or under Creative Commons. 

The Media Libguide is a great resources summary. Scroll down a bit to get to the Audio section.

What is Creative Commons? Check out this guide or this infographic

Harriet Pilpel Can Fly 

• H = Homegrown
• P = Public Domain
• C = Creative Commons
• F = Fair Use

Derived from Wesley Fryer's 'Harry Potter Can Fly"

Still have copyright questions?

Email Graham Henderson:  shenders@wellesley.edu

Audacity - Free, works on both Macs and Windows computers. A bit tricky to install, but worth it. 

GarageBand - Mac only

These software allow you to edit multiple tracks. This means you can have one track with your voice, another with sound effects, and yet another with music. Layering sound can be an extremely effective way to immerse your listener in a story.

Podcasts and audio stories can be created in all sorts of styles. Which one you choose depends on your comfort, resources, and audience. Here are a few examples of some more commonly used styles - and don’t forget, you can always build a hybrid if it makes more sense for your project.

Microphones

• Microphones isolate the sounds you want to record from other sounds in the space. 
• Not all microphones are created equal. They can be specialized, and some are higher quality than others. 
• Microphones won't work alone. They need to be attached to a device which can actually record and store the audio.
  • Some microphones are built directly into the device they record and store to (your smartphone, laptop, the tascams for example)
  • Some microphones are external and need to be attached to a recording device (see below).

Headphones

• Microphones pick up different sounds than our ears do, so always use headphones to listen to what you are recording.

Recording Devices

• Tascams, computers, your smartphone ... these are all examples of devices which can capture and store the sound your microphone is recording. 

Equipment Chart

A storyboard is the equivalent of an outline for a paper. When you create a media project, you start with a storyboard.

Storyboards serve the following purposes:

• Allows you to gather your ideas before you begin working with video or audio content.
• Encourages you to think about all elements of your digital story: visual, textual, audible.
• Allows you to quickly sketch and try out different ideas Helps identify resources needed to complete the project and whether you can find them or need to create them yourselves.
• Generates questions that can help you decide whether your scope is achievable or not.
• Are works in progress, just like outlines. They’ll change as you work on your project
• Serve as a quick reference: Did you address all the required elements, such as length and content?

If you’re writing a full script out first, it shouldn’t be longer than 2 double-spaced pages or reading it will take longer than 3 to 4 minutes.

Tools for building storyboards 

Storyboard Templates

2-column storymapping approach 

Reserve your equipment online

Microphones, Headsets, and dedicated Audio Recording Equipment are available at the Knapp Equipment Desk.

• Check the webpage for hours
• Make your reservations Online 

  • The equipment will probably be under

  • LTS - Audio Recording Equipment
  • LTS - Headsets and Headphones

Laptops and iPads are available at the Computing Help Desk

Learn more about borrowing equipment and where to pick it up at the borrow equipment webpage. 

If you have questions, email clappequipment@wellesley.edu or call 781-283-2369