Create Royalty-Free Music with GarageBand
Session Description
(For Macintosh users only) Apple GarageBand allows users to create their own music, legally and copyright-free. Through the use of instrumental loops within GarageBand, this session will introduce how to construct royalty-free music to accompany multimedia projects and narrated presentations. Topics include where and when GarageBand is appropriate, and file formats for exporting work for use in other programs. GarageBand is a component of the iLife software suite that ships with all current Macintosh computers.
Session Duration and Availability
This is a 50-minute session. Check the calendar for availability and register online. This session is also available upon request by faculty for incorporation into their courses. Faculty are also encouraged to arrange individual consultations for project planning and technical assistance.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites for this session are necessary.
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will understand:
- how to find, listen to, and assemble loops from the GarageBand library
- how to edit your loops
- how to change the tempo, key, or add effects to an audio file
- how to save their audio file to listen to it and share it
- how to quickly create a "Magic GarageBand" music composition
Multimedia Planning Guidelines
- Plan ahead and start early.
- Get the best possible raw footage (frame it, mic it, light it).
- Consider data storage and file management.
- Be aware of copyright guidelines.
Find out more about multimedia planning guidelines.
Syllabus and Resources
Practice Files
This course will assemble a basic audio file using a script, a recorded narration of the script, sound effects, and a music bed. You can bring your own files or use the practice files described here.
Script. Bring your own script or use a script prepared for this session.
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