Audacity: Recording Audio Files [9:12]
Nortel LearniT encourages your use of the free digital audio program, Audacity. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to download, install and set up your own version of the program.
Note: This video is part of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics pre-service teacher program and begins in Nortel LearniT's content management system Moodle. If you are/were not a participant, but wish to learn how to download and use the Audacity program, go to the free download Audacity web site (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/), download Audacity to the Run prompt and then begin your video at about 3:45 minutes into the presentation.
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Audacity-Timeline View [02:47]
This student produced tutorial takes a look at the Timeline View to edit your audio recording using the popular, free program Audacity.
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Audacity-Editing Tools [03:41]
This student produced video demonstrates the tools/features to create digital audio using the popular free program Audacity.
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Audacity-Noise Removal [03:00]
This student produced video demonstrates how to remove unwanted noise using the popular free digital audio program Audacity.
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Podcast on Podcasting [10:20]
Learn about Podcasts: how to structure your podcast, how to keep it interesting, how to use background music and more. This light-hearted informative podcast provides great information that you need to know before you attempt your first podcast. This 'Podcast on Podcasting' was created by North Carolina State University Graduate Student, Lodge McCannon for the Friday Institute for Innovation.Vodcasting (Video plus Podcasting)
For a fun and exciting next step in Podcasting see our Nortel LearniT tutorial on Vodcasting (a combination of video and podcasting) which is located in our Video Production tutorial section.Adding Music with Sony Acid Express
This tutorial shows you how to make music in a program called Sony Acid Xpress. All the features demonstrated are capabilities available using the free download. The "for purchase" version has even more options. The tutorial shows, step-by-step--start to finish--how to use the program to add music. When you are done you have rendered a song/music file that can be played as an MP3 and also integrated into other programs.
The Sony Creative Software site has the free download.
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Creating Electronic Music on Your Computer Using a Musical Instrument
This video tutorial shows you how to create electronic music on the computer using a musical instrument.
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