Refraction.
A visuaural experience, combining video loops and an audio soundscape to create a unique visual tour of Toronto.
For HD please watch at Vimeo. Due to the highly sensory nature of the piece we suggest going to Vimeo to view the video in full HD resolution and in full screen.
Refraction is a video piece/soundscape that requires you to download additional music files. These files can be downloaded here.
How To Experience Refraction:
Essentially you are going to add the music files you download to a music player, set the player to shuffle and create your own soundtrack for the film. The video includes cues for you to make sure you begin playing the music at the right time.
Step One: Load files onto media player of your choice.
Step Two: Create a playlist of the five tracks.
Step Three: Set player to shuffle.
Step Four: Begin playing the video. Wait for the countdown. Prepare Yourself...
Step Five: When the first image appears after the countdown press play on your media player.
Please Note: The video and soundtrack make use of stereo effects so it is important that you are listening using stereo speakers or stereo headphones.
Also, for the best listening experience play the music tracks on your computer while you watch the video so that the sound from the video merges with the sound of the music. Or feel free to experiment. Perhaps it will sound cool having music coming from both your speakers and your headphones?
Feel free to remix the music tracks and create your own soundtrack for others to download.
CREDITS
Sound Design/Colour Grade/Edit: Adam Schoales
Photography: Nathan Storring
Technical Details:
Colour
Digital Video
Created using Final Cut Pro and Magic Bullet Looks
Compressed using Apple Compressor 3.0
Refraction. by Adam Schoales is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at www.adamschoales.com.