https://soundcloud.com/ivy-hutchison/sets/process-piece-1
Artist’s
Statement
The
audio we chose to record was the process of making copies from a copy machine,
then hole punching, cutting, and stapling the pieces of paper together. We
chose this particular process because we thought it was interesting how making
and preparing copies is a pretty regular routine, but it is not something where
we stop and pay close attention to the sounds it produces. As a matter of fact,
there are several other processes that occur everyday and we don’t stop for one
second to notice it. The sound that occurs during this particular process is
actually quite intriguing and soothing to listen to. It makes us realize the
beautiful sounds the most unlikely things can produce and how those they all
around us.
This
process relates to the topics we discussed in class because in all of the clips
we watched, the sound was fairly enhanced and provided more of an impact to
what was happening. Without the sound, the clips would have been a lot less
interesting and it would have been more difficult connect with what was going
on. In our recording, the sound is also quite enhanced and essential to the
overall effectiveness of the process. In a way, the sound almost causes the
listener to feel as if they are actually in the copy room preparing for these
various pages to be made.
The
process relates to other forms of media as well, primarily to making a film completely
without sound. While documenting a process without the use of any audio can be
difficult because it is harder to experience or relate to the process taking
place. It makes the process seem much less interesting and just incomplete. There
seems to be some sort of lack of depth or connection while filming an entirely
silent process. The sound becomes key and makes the process truly come to
life.