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MY ONLINE PORTFOLIO
This is a dedicated space where I showcase all my creative work, be it music, audio or anything else I wish to share that is an important milestone for me. The work is organised from most recent to oldest.
BA (Hons) Final Major Project "Elemental" / 16 December 2022
"Elementals" is an interactive electroacoustic composition that was created using the Unity game engine and FMOD serving as the audio processing middleware. The purpose of this research was to explore how game mechanics can possibly aid the listener in understanding the complicated language of electroacoustic music, and through the use of play as composition attempt to explain the gestures that are often heard and employed within the genre. I've used only original recordings of acoustic materials, soundscapes and some digital synthesised elements, and through differently manipulating them in Logic Pro and FMOD, I've ended up with an open-work piece of electroacoustic music. For a copy of the written dissertation, please email me at: emils.vizulis@gmail.com but below you can download the game build itself, as well as the individual projects of Unity and FMOD.
Animation SFX "Outpost 9" / 30 September 2022
For this animation (created by Casey Eagle and mixed by me into stereo) I utilised Logic Pro X to design all the SFX like spaceship sounds and ambiances. For the vast majority of sounds in this project, I used my personal sound library that contains many past recordings that were also featured in other assignments.
Video Game - Village of The Viking Souls / 05 August 2022
Above is a gameplay video of the game I created using the Unity game engine together with FMOD. In addition to recording and creating almost all the sounds myself (including SFX, ambiance, music, dialogue), I also designed the game environment and gameplay system itself, as well as implemented all the audio. Below you can download the beta version of the game and explore the build (built for Mac, but still buggy, as not yet fully optimised).
Interactive Music Score in FMOD / 08 July 2022
Adaptive MusicProduction by Emils Vizulis
00:00 / 02:42
This was my first production utilising FMOD to create an adaptive music score for a theoretical video game. The song has 3 game states - Idle, Exploration and Action - that change depending on the intensity of the game at any given moment. Press the button below to download the FMOD session and explore the track more in-depth.
Sound for Film / 02 May 2022
A collaboration between SAE audio and film students -this was my first time on set as a boom mic operator, as well as being in charge of all post-production audio, including the 5.1 mix (down-mixed into stereo for YouTube).
Second studio recording, mix and master / 08 April 2022
FloatingMontara / Recording, mix & master by Emils Vizulis
00:00 / 04:39
Similar to the first module, in addition to finding a band, recording and mixing them, I was also given the task to master the track to the industry standard criteria.
Sound for Animation - 5.1 surround sound / 08 December 2021
For the AUD5100 (Multimedia) module, I chose to work with animation instead of a radio edit or Unity game. I was required to record and edit all the Foley, as well as create sound effects, music and mix in a 5.1 surround sound setup. Available here is a stereo down-mix of the final 5.1 mix (animation by John Mervin).
First studio recording and mix for AUD4400 module / 06 August 2021
Akin Soul - Mister LovesAkin Soul / Recorded and mixed by Emils Vizulis
00:00 / 04:51
For this assignment I was in charge of finding, recording and mixing a band using SAE London's facilities. This is the final version submitted for grading (on WIX uploaded as an MP3 file).
My second mixed live session recording / 16 May 2021
At the very end of my portfolio you will see another song that was recorded from the same December 2020 live session. The only difference being that this song (written by Evija Čerevko) was mixed and released a few months later. For more information on the gear used and the Light It Up Collective view the video description on YouTube.
Jingle for online Sunday school lessons / 13 April 2021
"Puteklite" introAnnija Zaparecka / Produced by Emils Vizulis
00:00 / 01:17
Credit for the song goes to Annija Zaparecka, a member of our church. But this was a project that I recorded together with Annija and her sister (vocals and guitar) and then produced further alongside my studies at SAE by editing, mixing, adding instruments and effects, etc. It serves as the intro for our churches online Sunday school lessons.
Creative Mix assignment for AUD4100 module / 09 April 2021
Creative mixMixed by Emils Vizulis
00:00 / 03:07
For this assignment we were required to first make a match mix using a reference track and then creatively build upon it by using things like dynamic processing (compression, gating), chaining, effects, automation etc.
Radio Edit assignment for AUD4100 module / 05 March 2021
Radio editEdited by Emils Vizulis
00:00 / 03:15
For this assignment we were required to employ the basic editing tools such as cutting, comping, fading, clip gain change and editing the format (structure) of the song to make it radio ready.
My first ever recorded, edited and mixed live session / 05 December 2020
This session was held in my church in Riga, Latvia. It was the first time I recorded something so large scale and as to say 'serious'. I used the Behringer X32 and Logic Pro X to record the two hour long session, but only started editing in January 2021 in parallel to my studies at SAE London. I gradually applied the knowledge and skills I learned but eventually had to decide to 'let it go' and publish the mix as is, because if you wish to see something complete then you don't have the luxury of holding it back forever. Moreover, this remains my starting point for me to come back and see how much I have progressed in my skillset. (For more information on Light It Up Collective and my connection to them view the video description)
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