Point Break Sound Mix Write Up

What was the task?

We were set a challenge, to recreate all of the sound FX for the popular chase scene in the film 'Point Break'; this two minute scene had been completely stripped of its audio, both diagetics and non-diagetics, and we had to scout the internet to find sound FX for the scene. The scene was uploaded to adobe premiere to edit in the audio.
  This included SFX such as running footsteps, explosions, breaking windows, and many others. This was a tedious task, as I had to be accurate with my sound FX and where I placed them.
  My aim for this little project was to find as many different sound effects as possible; I mainly used websites such as freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk to find all of the necessary sound effects.

We were given some pre downloaded sound effects to import straight into premier, however I managed to download a few more.
  I learned that the reason for adding sound affects rather than just recording the action as it happens with the camera, is to make the sfx louder and more recognisable. Also some sound affects may not be to be recorded such as, the noise of cracking bones, so similar sounds are used instead.

This task was a real eye opener for me, because it introduced me to the world of Sound FX. I now understand a bit more about diagetics and non-diagetics, and how the audio of a scene can sell it completely.

Below is my sequence. It previews my attempt at adding sound effects to the clip from Point Break. I haven't overloaded the clip with sound fx as not to go over the top.

How to export the final piece

Firstly save the file; click Edit, Export. There will be a box that appears where you enter the correct details for your file to be exported correctly. For Youtube, the file needs to be HD and compatible for Youtube 1080p. Then upload the file to youtube, and watch it back to make sure it was exported correctly.

How does the final piece sound?

The sound effects in my clip match the actions the characters are performing; although there are more sound effects that could be added in to make the clip fell more realistic, the sounds that I put in match the clip well, like the explosion, the opening of the door, and when Keanu Reeves smashes through the window. As this is my first attempt at adding sound fx to a clip, I think that it was a good first attempt.