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.