MY SOUND DESIGN PORTFOLIO
BY DARIEN SMITH

This is a trailer for a game called 'The Sinking City'; A dark, eerie detective game about a man's decent into madness.   

 

I found this trailer online and decided to work on it for one of my 2nd year university projects. I chose this as I loved the dark, creepy vibe, as well as the opportunity to explore may different methods of sound design. This was my first big sound design project and I wanted to challenge myself to see what I could do.

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My aim with this project was to create realistic sounds and a creepy atmosphere to fit the video. To achieve this This made use of Foley recording, Synthesis, Music and effects.

(specifics in PDF below)

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Looking back now I can tell this is not perfect. I could have built up more tension with the music and ambience, some of the sounds didn't quite fit the scene and some parts just seemed a little empty; However, considering this was my first big Sound Design project, I am happy with how it came out.

I learned a lot along the way and sparked a passion for a subject I am very glad to have found. I knew even back then this project would be the first of many.

Alongside this text you will find a PDF detailing the creation, research methods and learning outcomes associated with this project.

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Thanks for watching.