Tags: audacity

This is a screencast on how use Audacity, an open source audio software to edit narration and mix it with background music. The screencast is in a wmv format. Audacity is available for both Mac and Windows platform as a free download.

This packet has a few audio handouts in it: one on various equipment options, one on getting copyright-free music from ccmixter, and one on Audacity.

I've been doing some work for nonprofits lately, who want to post stories, and the old standby freeplaymusic.com has licensing restrictions for nonprofits. Hence the ccmixter sheet.

The Audacity handout is bare bones.

Taken from the Year Up Digital Storytelling Manual, a tutorial on how to download and use Audacity, a free audio recording and editing program. Also includes guidelines for using the Samson C01U Microphone and teaching guidelines for how to effectively record voiceovers in a classroom setting.

The Digital Storytelling handbook created by YearUp for use by their writing instructors. Focuses on teaching digital storytelling in a classroom setting. Includes an introduction to digital storytelling; list of terms and concepts; notes about technology needs; recommendations for sound recording equipment; software tutorials for Photoshop Elements, Audacity, and Windows Movie maker; tips for rendering your finished movie; and checklists and handouts for use in the classroom.