This project for Full Sail University is the seventh and final iteration of the Project and Portfolio courses. A continuation of the time-tested stepping stone process. This series of courses, using real-world scenarios, is specifically designed to bring everything together. They not only serve as opportunities to test theories, hone skills, and utilize industry-standard techniques for developing fully digital audio compositions and immersive sound effects but also for personal growth. Bridging the gap between the wrote/memorization and the application/correlation phases of learning.

For this final project, I brought in Byron Daniel And The Five Dead Dogs to record, mix, master, and help produce their newest single, Chicago. A bluesy southern rock ballad about a lonely man’s obsession with an unreachable dream.

This project for Full Sail University is the sixth iteration of the Project and Portfolio courses. A continuation of the time-tested stepping stone process. This series of courses, using real-world scenarios, is specifically designed to bring everything together. They not only serve as opportunities to test theories, hone skills, and utilize industry-standard techniques for developing fully digital audio compositions and immersive sound effects but also for personal growth. Bridging the gap between the wrote/memorization and the application/correlation phases of learning.

First, listen for all of the small details within the non-linear cinematic portion of the demo reel. From passing magical shards, environmental stingers, and ambiances, to mystical voices and footsteps. During the gameplay portion of the reel, listen for all of the individual sound design elements that, when combined during gameplay, improve the player's overall experience.

This project for Full Sail University is the sixth iteration of the Project and Portfolio courses. A continuation of the time-tested stepping stone process. This series of courses, using real-world scenarios, is specifically designed to bring everything together. They not only serve as opportunities to test theories, hone skills, and utilize industry-standard techniques for developing fully digital audio compositions and immersive sound effects but also for personal growth. Bridging the gap between the wrote/memorization and the application/correlation phases of learning.

First, read the story to understand how this project was developed from concept to completion. Then click on the link to the video and get ready to learn!

This project for Full Sail University is the sixth iteration of the Project and Portfolio courses. A continuation of the time-tested stepping stone process. This series of courses, using real-world scenarios, is specifically designed to bring everything together. They not only serve as opportunities to test theories, hone skills, and utilize industry-standard techniques for developing fully digital audio compositions and immersive sound effects but also for personal growth. Bridging the gap between the wrote/memorization and the application/correlation phases of learning.

First, listen to each section of the artist’s original work. Next, read through the authors’ creative processes. As he organically developed this project, for creating a replication of the original unmastered mix, as well as, different variations of the original, from concept to completion. Then, give the final product a listen.

This project for Full Sail University is the sixth iteration of the Project and Portfolio courses. A continuation of the time-tested stepping stone process. This series of courses, using real-world scenarios, is specifically designed to bring everything together. They not only serve as opportunities to test theories, hone skills, and utilize industry-standard techniques for developing fully digital audio compositions and immersive sound effects but also for personal growth. Bridging the gap between the wrote/memorization and the application/correlation phases of learning.

First, listen to the final product. Then, read through the authors’ creative processes. As he organically developed this project, for writing, tracking, mixing, and producing an original song, from concept to completion.