Lesson 12

12. How to Use the Time Shift Tool

Resource Type:

Tutorial Video

Duration:

3 minutes

Outcomes:

Learners are expected to:

SO 3.9.            use the Time Shift tool to effectively edit sound

SO 5.3.            identify an audio waveform

SO 5.4.            identify the visual characteristics of a good sounding waveform

SO 5.5.            identify the components of an audio track

Suggested Evaluation:

Learners can be evaluated through the completion of the following activities:

Multitrack Recording in Audacity

Halloween Soundscape

Interview a Superhero

Radio Play

Instructors may choose to bserve learners complete this task as the evaluation method.

Procedure:

The Time Shift tool is used for moving a sound forward and backward in time. This is very useful when working with multitrack recordings. The Time Shift tool will allow you to make timing adjustments to your sounds very easily.

To use the Time Shift tool you first need to find the Time Shift tool on the tool bar and click on it.

Using your mouse you now click and hold on a waveform while moving your mouse to the left or right. This will allow you to move your waveform forward or backward in time.