I am using the title I used for the audio about resolving family conflict. Because I am using video clips with my video recordings, I modified the script to match the script.
Video Lists
It is difficult to get real family in conflict to record, so I will modify video clips to care of that challenge. Attached is the lists
I modified the video clips and recorded the scripts according to the video lists. I used Canva instead of Clipchamp because it is easier to record the video with the script and voiceover for the clips and graphics.
Visual Materials
I modified graphics images and videos form Canva for the recording.
List of types of shots intended to be used in the Video Project
Test Recording
Transcript
“Hi! My name is Meaghan Van Dyke and this is the test recording for the Digital Studies podcast into video project. For dinner tonight, I had McDonald’s.”
Equipment
To record this test recording, I used a makeshift stabilizer that I will use for the cooking shots in the video in order to get the most scope of the stove during the cooking scenes. For the other shots, I plan to use a tripod stabilizer. Since a majority of the shots will be filmed in the kitchen, I decided to use the natural kitchen lighting to create a more realistic kitchen environment for viewers.
Recording Information
For this project, I plan to use graphics for the title card and the closing shot to establish the podcast and its content. The two close ups I’ve planned for this project, the close up of the Eagle Landing doors and the food cooking on the stove, are used to establish the details of the setting and additional sensory details of the meal. The only planned medium shot of the video, Riley cooking at the stove, establishes Riley the detail of the cooking process and the setting of the kitchen itself. The several establishing wide shots, such as the shots of Eagle Landing and Riley cooking in the kitchen, establish a greater understanding of setting, which plays a significant role in the main focus of the podcast, college apartment cooking itself.
The first scene is how I plan to record for the majority. The second scene is one instance of how I can do close-up, medium, and wide shots. The third scene is another instance of the shot wides with camera movement. For the shot transitions, in the final project, I will cut in between the takes to make a cleaner cut.
Equipment
For this video project, I plan to use a tripod for stabilizing my phone, which is what I plan to record with. I wanted to use these specific materials because I want the camera to be stable and for me to look properly lit. Without these materials, the video would be shaky and not look right.
What and why, visual media
I plan to shoot myself in a quiet, zen-like room to convey the feeling of ASMR and how it makes us feel. ASMR is known for producing feelings of calmness and relaxation. I think filming in a quiet room will produce better sounds for ASMR and feelings of tranquility.
My project for audio recording was based on family leadership. Specifically, how to resolve conflicts in a family.
The Equipment used
I used the Microsoft Sound Recorder on my laptop for the recording. My laptop has the Microphone Array (Intel Smart Sound Technology for Digital Microphones) so I used that. It could only save M4A file which could not be uploaded to the blog so I edited it with Microsoft Clipchamp and saved as MP4 file before I could upload to the blog.
The Script for the recording
Introduction: Family is very important in every society. Family should have the environment to allow each member of the family to feel welcomed, respected, understood and considered as important to the family. Family members should support one another to deal with issues. Why conflict arises: Conflict is normal in every relationship, sometimes it happens among family members too (Diana Divecha. Family Conflict Is Normal; It’s the Repair That Matters). Conflict may arise when there is misunderstanding or when a member or members fail to do what they are required to do as duties and responsibilities. To maintain healthy family relationships, conflicts should be resolved peacefully and timely (Sheldon Reid. Dealing with Difficult Family Relationships) Some ways to resolve conflict in a family: When family members show unconditional love, care, and support for one another, this builds trust and a feeling of belonging that helps to resolve conflicts. Conflicts also get resolved quickly and peacefully when family members spend quality time together, for example for outdoor activities. Interaction during such times of affection helps to resolve conflicts. Open and frank communication among family members also helps to resolve conflicts. Members should be able to express opinions, ideas and feelings and apologize when they are at fault.
Conclusions: Having a strong family relationship is very important. It helps provide emotional support, a sense of belonging, stability, and unity in the family
The Recording
I recorded the audios with the Microsoft sound recorder. I imported the audio recording for scripts, the background sound and the music into the Microsoft Clipchamp. I edited and merged them as a single audio file. I recorded 10 seconds (0.00.00 – 0.00.10) of background sounds of AC running and utensils falling in the kitchen. I used the Antique Conflict classical music by Lowtone which is royalty/copyright free from the Free Music Archive Classical genre catalog online for 3 seconds intro (0.00.11-0.00.14) and about 6 seconds outro (0.01.54 – 0.02.00). So, in all, I used about 9 seconds for intro and outro with the Antique Conflict classical music. For the script, I used 17 seconds for introduction (0.00.15 – 0.00.32) and 1 minute 9 seconds (0.00.33 – 0.01.41) for the main discussions and 11 seconds (0.01.42 – 0.01.53) for the conclusion.
The help I got from AI tools
I asked copilot to find royalty/copyright free music
Here are some great resources where you can find royalty-free classical music:
Free Music Archive: Offers a wide range of classical music genres, from cha1 mber music to opera, all free to download.
Pixabay: Provides a 2 large collection of classical music tracks that you can download and use for free.
[Chosic](https://www.3 chosic.com/free-music/classical/): Features royalty-free classical music from composers like Bach, Bee4 thoven, and Mozart.
Epidemic Sound: Offers high-quality, diverse classical music tracks for various projects.
These platforms should have plenty of options for your needs. Enjoy exploring and finding the perfect music for your project!
My is Meaghan Van Dyke and I’m the host of Heavy is the Hand That Holds the Spoon, a look into the Mary Washington college dining experience. Welcome to our first and only episode.
For many students, college is their first experience of true Independence and the first time that they are relied upon to make meals for themselves. The question remains, how did students actually use the kitchens that are given to them in their University accommodations? To find out, we interviewed Eagle Landing residents and sophomore University of Washington, Riley Munford
I’m here with Mary Washington sophomore Riley Munford, who is a first-time apartment resident. Riley, would you mind telling me a little bit about what you like to cook in the apartment and where did you learn to cook that?
“Tonight for my friends, I am making a recipe that my aunt actually got in Europe when she was traveling abroad, and I think my family took took it and adapted it to an American sense of the meal. But I learned to cook it like growing up in my house with my mom, and we have this whole process of like all of these specific steps that we have to take. I’ve always had people tell me that there’s a more efficient way to do it but there’s like just a tradition of the specific, like way to make it that makes it homey.” “Yes!”
For University officials, understanding students eating habits is an important way to make sure that all students are accounted for and cared for. This has been Meaghan Van Dyke and this is been the first and only episode of Heavy is the Hand That Holds the Spoon, a look the Mary Washington dining experience.
Recording Process
Equipment and Editing Process
This podcast was recorded using the voice memo feature on my phone. The speakers from the bottom of the phone acted as the microphone to interview my friend, Riley, and record ambience of Riley cooking in the kitchen with my roommates. The podcast was edited using Soundtrap, a free audio editing software.
AI Use
AI was not used at any point in the planning, recording, or editing processes.
Credit and Attribution
The intro music, titled Lazy Day- Stylistic Futuristic Chill, was found on Pixabay, a royalty free music site that does not require attribution.
For more information on how to create a similar tomato pasta recipe to Riley’s (though nothing can beat the original), visit the Salt and Lavender food blog. For more information on the Eagle Landing kitchen accommodations, visit the Residence Life page.
The only two tools I used was my iPhone for the main recording and the YouTube app on my computer for the copyright-free music.
What software?
I chose to simply record on my iPhone voice memo app. I don’t generally know how to edit and record using fancy equipment, so this was the easiest tool for me. I also used the audio library from YouTube for the music choice as they are all royalty free.
Help from AI?
For this project, the only instance I used AI was for the script pacing and general talking points for this project. I also used AI for the picture above from Canva.
Credits
Online resources
ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) is a tingling sensation that goes hand in hand with feelings of relaxation. The effects of ASMR is a great article that dives deep into the science as to how and why ASMR has calming effects.
This Forbes article explains a study from the University of Sheffield on how ASMR helps with stress reducing aspects related to meditation. ASMR not only reduces stress, but also helps lower levels of sadness. The participants who are frequent listens of ASMR typically have lower heartbeats while watching ASMR.
Hello everyone! Welcome back to Erin’s blog. For today’s topic, I will be discussing autonomous sensory meridian response, or as it’s more commonly known as, ASMR. ASMR is a tingling sensation felt when listening to certain sounds. The euphoric feeling starts in the scalp and works its way down the neck and spine creating a sense of tranquility.
Segment 1: ASMR triggers? (0:20-0:40)
Discuss common ASMR triggers—this is where I add two sound effects
There are many sounds that can trigger the tingling sensation. Like tapping *Tap my wooden dresser* or rubbing a certain material *Rub my cloth laundry bag*. The sensations send a rush of dopamine, resulting in calmness and relaxation to the listener. Usually, the sounds are soft and quiet to trigger the tingling sensation associated with ASMR.
Segment 2: Why I like ASMR (0:40-1:10)
Talk about how ASMR helps me unwind and relax before bed
ASMR is a personal preference, an acquired taste, if you will. I have found that ASMR helps me with not only feeling calm, but also when I get headaches. The tingling sensation helps with appeasing the headache and helps it not hurt anymore. I like listening to ASMR right before bed to relax me. I close my eyes and just listen and focus on the sounds I hear and the sensations I have. I struggle with anxiety, so ASMR helps me and my brain with focusing on something else besides my panic attacks.
Segment 3: ASMR in Media (1:10-1:40)
Talk about the rise of ASMR on YouTube and TikTok
So where did it come from? ASMR became huge on YouTube a few years ago. Suddenly, everybody had a microphone and all these different sensation enhancers like brushes, water globes, and foam to squeeze on the microphone. After TikTok became global, everyone started putting ASMR on there as well as it was very popular. They gained thousands of followers who were desperate to feel the tingling sensations. And still today, sometimes I come across a TikTok live of someone doing ASMR. It’s not as popular as it once was, but people will always remember how it made them feel, so there will always be a market for it.
Conclusion (1:40-2:00)
Recap the main points discussed
In conclusion, ASMR not only helps with calming down and relaxation, it can help you fall asleep faster, and the tingling sensations can help with headaches. The feelings it promotes can help with anxiety, as the brain is focused on something else and ASMR can help improve mood as it calms. All in all, ASMR is a great technique for relaxation as it helps the listeners with achieving peace through sounds and sensations. Thanks for listening!
My topic will be family leadership because I want to do the same thing online as I do in the real world for my colleagues, family members and community who are the major targets or audience for the project. I will talk about how healthy family relationships are important, what are some of the main reasons conflict happens in family and some of the ways to resolve family conflicts.
Doing the script:
I will spend 30 seconds for the introduction, 1 minute talking about how to resolve conflicts in family and 30 seconds for the conclusion.
Introduction: Family is very important in every society. Family should have the environment to allow each member of the family to feel welcomed, respected, understood and considered as important to the family. Family members should support one another to deal with issues.
Why conflict arises: Because conflict is normal in every relationship, sometimes it happens among family members too. Conflict may arise when there is misunderstanding or when a member or members fail to do what they are required to do as duties and responsibilities. To maintain healthy family relationships, conflicts should be resolved peacefully and timely.
Some ways to resolve conflict in a family: When family members show unconditional love, care, and support for one another, this builds trust and a feeling of belonging that helps to resolve conflicts. Mutual hate, deception, gossip, jealousy, and backstabbing will do the opposite.
Conflicts also get resolved quickly and peacefully when family members spend quality time together, for example for outdoor activities, vacations, or even doing house chores together. Interaction during such times of affection helps to resolve conflicts.
Open and frank communication among family members also helps to resolve conflicts. Members should be able express opinions, ideas and feelings when hurt or offended. The member who is at fault should take responsibility to either apologize or do the right thing.
Conclusions: Having a strong family relationship is very important. It helps provide emotional support, a sense of belonging, stability, and unity in the family. Conflicts get resolved peacefully and timely when family members trust and support each other, engage in family activities of affection together and have open communication between them.
Equipment needed:
I will use the Microsoft Sound Recorder recorder on my laptop.
Recording:
I will read the script and make the recording in a quiet place at my home. I will do this when the kids and family members are out of the house so that there will be no noise. I will put on soft jazz or smooth music at the background. I have done a 14 seconds test recording.
Discuss common ASMR triggers—this is where I add two sound affects
Segment 2: Why I like ASMR (0:50-1:20)
Talk about how ASMR helps me unwind and relax before bed
Segment 3: ASMR in Media (1:20-1:50)
Talk about the rise of ASMR on YouTube and TikTok
Conclusion (1:50-2:00)
Recap the main points discussed
AI Copilot
I did ask Copilot to help me with pacing for a two minute interview. I kept the segment ideas but changed the sub ideas to what I want to talk about.
Topic
I chose to talk about how ASMR can be beneficial if done right. I know some people hate ASMR, but I personally love it. I want to talk about how it relaxes me at night.
How
I plan to use my iPhone with the voice memo app. I plan to record in a small study room at the end of my dorm building.
Test recording
I talked about what I ate for breakfast this morning.
For the podcast assignment, I chose to create a podcast on student’s experience with learning how to cook while on campus. For many students, college is the first taste of independence, which means many students are beginning to experiment with cooking on their own with a limited college budget. Through this podcast, I want to explore what college students choose to make come meal time and how being on campus affects this decision.
Outline
0-20 Seconds
Ambience of kitchen, people talking while eating food in the background
Introduction of place (Mary Washington student accommodations- types of kitchen)
Introduce main question of Podcast (Are students cooking in their accommodation kitchens? How have their cooking habits changed since they’ve been in college?)
Podcast Title (Heavy is the Hand that Holds the Spoon: Podcasting the UMW Dining Experience) and introduction of host (Meaghan Van Dyke)
20-30 Seconds
Upbeat, contemplative music
Introduction of two University accommodations (Eagle Landing and UMW Apartments)
30-55 Seconds
Ambiance of cooking in kitchen
Introduction of Eagle Landing interviewees
First interview (what do you like to cook? Why? Where did you learn to cook this?
55-80 Seconds
Ambiance of kitchen, people talking
Introduction of UMW Apartment interviewees
Second interview (what do you like to cook? Why? Where did you learn to cook this?
80-100 Seconds
Contemplative music
Interviews with both UMW Apartments and Eagle Landing residents (Do you feel like you are limited with what you could make with finances/ accommodation appliances?)
100-110 Seconds
Why does this topic matter?
Interviews with both UMW Apartments and Eagle Landing (Why does this topic matter to you/UMW faculty)
110-120 Seconds
Conclusion and sign-off
Ambient kitchen sounds
Test Recording
Transcript
“Hi! My name is Meaghan Van Dyke, and for breakfast I had two chocolate chip muffins and for dinner I will have pizza.”
Audio Recording Details
This recording is set in my home kitchen, since the ambience of cooking in the background matches the ambience of cooking in a college dorm the closest. I recorded this using the voice memo feature on my phone, which gathers audio from the speakers at the bottom end of the phone. I did not use AI at all in the process of planning or recording this podcast episode.
A website icon is a picture, graphic or design which helps users to have better experience as they browse, and interact with the web page. It helps users to identify websites easily.
I choose this image Big B and K with stars. Because images are powerful in a way that they not only attract our attention, but also when the eyes spot them faster they catch our attention. An image influences decision-making processes and prompts actions such as purchases and social shares. The colors, shapes of images convey messages much quicker than a block of words. Images and media attract and engage our attention.
You can use art and design software programs that create an image directly on a computer, like Vectr or Canva and other resources from the web. I used the Canva design web page, which also helps beginners to create sketches and digital art for free. Click here to use Canva to create your own logo.
Why I chose the file type for these images
The reason I chose the PNG file type is because it has more detail and a higher quality than others, such as JPG. Some of other image files take up more space than others which will affect your site load time. Some image formats can be larger or smaller without losing quality of your work.
