Year 4 - Computing
Editing audio
Audio production
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will discover the input and output devices required to work with sound digitally. They will discuss the ownership of digital audio and the copyright implications of duplicating the work of others. Pupils will develop skills in editing and track manipulation by creating a podcast.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to edit and combine tracks to make new audio.
Key Notes
- A single recording of sound is referred to as a track.
- Audio editing software displays tracks as separate waveforms.
- Trimming an audio waveform allows parts of it to be removed.
- The alignment of tracks can be changed so they play at different times.
Vocabulary To Learn
- track: a single recording of sound
- waveform: a graphical representation of audio
- trim: to remove parts of an audio waveform
- align: to change the time at which an audio track starts playing
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Audio recordings need to be done all at the same time in one go.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
A single recording of sound is referred to as a track. Audio editing software displays tracks as separate waveforms.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'track'
a single recording of sound. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Audio recordings need to be done all at the same time in one go. Correction: Audio editing software lets you combine and edit any number of audio tracks. This allows separate smaller recordings to be combined in any order required.
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