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Initial Research – Discovering Binaural Recording (LO1/3)

I first had the idea to create a binaural sound recording whilst I was searching through YouTube to find what I called “3D/360” sound and I found quite a few videos this way which interested me and made me want to pursue something similar.

The first few videos I found weren’t based in the horror genre but instead just showed off what you could do with binaural recording:

I then continued searching and found one that was more interesting and was more horror themed:

This was the main video that I used to kick start my idea. Originally I wanted to emulate this sort of recording of a static person in the middle of a room and have all of the action going on around the listener but after talks with Emily, we decided that it would be more interesting to have a moving piece of audio that the listener would emulate in a certain area, which made us think that the top of Lincoln, towards the cathedral, would be an interesting scene to experience the audio recording I make.

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Timeline of Work

Weeks 4-5 (6th Feb – 19th Feb):

  • Experimenting with the recording equipment.
  • Go on the ghost walk.
  • Try narrating a script.

Weeks 6-7 (20th Feb – 5th Mar):

  • Write up the script for the narration/story.
  • Begin the binaural recordings.
  • Experiment with creating music/sound for the project.

Weeks 8-9 (6th Mar – 19th Mar):

  • Record the narration of the story.
  • Start creating music/sounds to accompany the recording.
  • Record extra sounds/background noises.

Weeks 10-11 (20th Mar – 2nd Apr):

  • Have the bulk of the recording finished.
  • Start the mixing process.

Weeks 12-14 (3rd Apr – 27th Apr)

  • Finish up the project.
  • Make sure the mix sounds good.
  • Get it ready for hand-in.

The research will accompany the entire project and will be consistent throughout.

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Aims & Outcomes – Project Overview

For Project 2 I decided to do something new and experiment with a new type of recording technique, that technique being, Binaural recording. The main idea of my project is to create a binaural sound experience that incorporates both the binaural recording as well as more contemporary recording techniques. The end goal is to have created a binaural soundscape of an area around the castle/cathedral in Lincoln that incorporates a narrative or story around the ghost stories associated with that area of Lincoln. I want this to be an immersive and somewhat scary experience so I will be exploring how I can achieve that with my research and will blend in certain horror tropes such as creepy music and jump scares.

My Project Aims:

By the end of this project:

  • I will have created a sound experience that incorporates aspects of binaural recording, contemporary recording and narration/storytelling.
  • I will have looked into the production techniques that are necessary when recording with binaural microphones.
  • I will look into the history of Lincoln City and the ghost stories associated with the area around the cathedral and castle to create a narrative.
  • I will look into how radio dramas are created to try and incorporate similar aspects into my project.
  • I will look into how I can get my sound experience heard by people by looking in to where this type of media is generally consumed or put on display.

My Project Outcomes:

  • I will have learnt how to record binaurally and learnt the production techniques that others use and incorporate them into my project. (LO1)
  • I will have learnt how radio dramas are created and how they go about telling a story with sound only. (LO2)
  • I will have learnt about how to create an immersive horror experience that has an effect on the listener. (LO3)
  • I will have learnt about how sound art/sound experiences are presented to people and where my piece can be presented. (LO4)