California & Arizona Wildflowers

J. Stephen McDonald · April 20th, 2008, 11:32 PM

The Joshua Tree video has more depth now in its audio program. The birds and wind and the touch of reverb on the flute help it contribute more to the overall mood. There were some birds I didn't recognize and there was something making a low buzzing sound a few times. How would it be to throw a rattlesnake in there, to make sure no one was falling asleep?

Peter Rhalter · April 21st, 2008, 12:05 AM

Steve,

Glad you enjoy the revision — I'm very happy with it. I don't know all the birds in the track, either; I just know they were there on those days. I hope that the buzz you hear is caused by insects. The flute itself buzzes a little at times, too. I'll pass on the rattlesnake idea, though; that's a little more dramatic than I had in mind for this film. Besides, I don't have any rattlesnake footage from Joshua Tree. It's funny, but I hardly ever come across a rattler in the desert; I don't know what it is —other people see them all the time. Maybe it's my aftershave! Anyway, with only a 2 minute running time, if I can put people to sleep with this there may be a sizable market for it.

Thanks again.

Best,
Peter
www.parkfilms.com

Jay Gladwell · April 21st, 2008, 09:23 AM

Nice job, Peter. The new sound track works well--the nature sounds and the flute complimenting one another.

April 20th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#16
J. Stephen McDonald Major Player Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 909	Audio is Definitely Improved The Joshua Tree video has more depth now in its audio program. The birds and wind and the touch of reverb on the flute help it contribute more to the overall mood. There were some birds I didn't recognize and there was something making a low buzzing sound a few times. How would it be to throw a rattlesnake in there, to make sure no one was falling asleep? __________________ Steve McDonald https://onedrive.com/?cid=229807ce52dd4fe0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/22121562@N00/ http://www.vimeo.com/user458315/videos

April 21st, 2008, 12:05 AM	#17
Peter Rhalter Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192	Steve, Glad you enjoy the revision — I'm very happy with it. I don't know all the birds in the track, either; I just know they were there on those days. I hope that the buzz you hear is caused by insects. The flute itself buzzes a little at times, too. I'll pass on the rattlesnake idea, though; that's a little more dramatic than I had in mind for this film. Besides, I don't have any rattlesnake footage from Joshua Tree. It's funny, but I hardly ever come across a rattler in the desert; I don't know what it is —other people see them all the time. Maybe it's my aftershave! Anyway, with only a 2 minute running time, if I can put people to sleep with this there may be a sizable market for it. Thanks again. Best, Peter www.parkfilms.com Last edited by Peter Rhalter; April 21st, 2008 at 07:31 AM.

April 21st, 2008, 09:23 AM	#18
Jay Gladwell Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,244	Nice job, Peter. The new sound track works well--the nature sounds and the flute complimenting one another.