On Thursday, after we met with Jules, we decided to grab some lunch and take a stroll at Calton Hill so we could take some test photos and think about locations to show our project to the class. We also discussed how to achieve the project using Max MSP.
We took photos from different points at Calton Hill so we could have a general view.
We thought that this location would be a great place to hold the exhibition, as it has enough space for everyone.
Some of the photos taken as test photos:
We took great inspiration at Calton Hill and thought that it was a nice outing, too.
PS: Lunch was great! It was a really nice outing overall <3
participant：Carly and Zixuan
Today, Carly and I took a journey to Calton Hill, a prominent Edinburgh landmark offering panoramic views of the city and beyond. Our objective was to assess its suitability as a location for our sound design project and to capture photographic reference material to guide our final decisions.
We explored various points on the hill, each offering unique perspectives and soundscape opportunities. From the top of the hill, we can see views of Edinburgh’s cityscape, including Princes Street, the church, the sea, and Arthur’s Seat. This diverse range of visual elements presented a wealth of sound possibilities, perfectly matching our project’s goals and providing more possibilities for creative exploration.
Calton Hill has a dynamic soundscape, with elements such as city traffic, church bells, seagulls, and wind contributing to a rich and evolving acoustic environment. We believe this location offers the perfect setting for our project, allowing us to capture and manipulate a wide variety of sounds to create a compelling and immersive experience.
During our exploration, we took numerous photographs, capturing the hill’s diverse views and architectural details. These images will serve as valuable reference material as we refine our project’s direction and develop our sound design concepts.
Calton Hill proved to be an ideal location for our sound design project, offering both visual inspiration and a diverse soundscape. We are excited to further explore this location and capture the sounds that will bring our project to life.
