Virtual Choir Videos

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Prepare Audio Files

I began by creating audio files tailored to each voice part—soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. For each file, I placed the specific part in the right ear while the other three parts played softly in the left ear. This arrangement helped singers stay in tune and on track.

Step 2: Distribute Materials

Next, I emailed the audio files and a PDF of the sheet music to all participants. This way, everyone had the resources they needed to practice and record their parts.

Step 3: Practice

Participants had one week to practice and learn their parts. During this time, they prepared to record their performance by either printing out the PDF or viewing it on a screen

Step 4: Record Performance

When ready, participants recorded a video of themselves singing their part. They used a separate device, typically a phone camera, to capture the video while listening to and singing along with the audio file.

Step 5: Upload Videos

After recording, participants uploaded their videos to a platform called DriveUploader, which saved the files to Google Drive and automatically converted them to the correct format.

Step 6: Extract Audio

Once the submission deadline passed, I downloaded all the video files and extracted the audio from each one. I meticulously organized these files using a customized file management system designed specifically for this project.

Step 7: Create Master Audio

Using Logic Pro, I imported each audio file and mixed them into a master track that combined all the voices harmoniously.

Step 8: Set Up Video Project

I then opened Final Cut Pro and created a new project. I imported the master audio file and the video recordings. To ensure a seamless audio experience, I zeroed out the volume on each individual video track, so only the master audio played.

Step 9: Sync Audio and Video

With the master audio in place, I aligned each video clip to match the audio perfectly. This step required precise timing to ensure that the visual and auditory elements were in sync.

Step 10: Design the Visual Layout

Once the synchronization was complete, I arranged the video clips on the screen. I used design principles to highlight the most significant parts of the music or text, making sure that the visual presentation enhanced the overall experience.

Step 11: Publish and Share

Finally, I uploaded the completed video to Facebook and YouTube. These videos quickly gained traction across social media, resonating with our community and beyond.

Through this detailed process, we transformed isolation into connection, creating virtual choir videos that brought us closer together even when we were apart.