Sounds For Open Source Projects? 14
wmulvihillDxR asks: "In searching for more fun games to play on Linux, I have found that many developing projects need sounds for their games. FreeCiv and FreeCraft are two big projects that are definitely in need of sounds. My question is what can be done to help sounds become easier to integrate into games or programs? Are there 'Sound Archives' around that are free to use for anyone?"
Here's a sound you'll need (Score:1)
Re:Making sounds isn't that hard... (Score:2)
Worldcom [worldcom.com] - Generation Duh!
Making sounds isn't that hard... (Score:3)
When I am out and about, I try to listen for cool sounds, or sound locations - where I might be able to get a sound I couldn't get otherwise (one of the labs at MetroTech here in Phoenix has an air conditioner that rumbles like you wouldn't believe - the sound would be perfect for a background ambient loop for corridors in, say, a starship).
The majority of sounds can be had for free - just go and get a good cassette deck, and a good microphone, and have some fun (BTW - try using other things instead of a microphone, like wiring a speaker in reverse - also, remember to use 60Hz hum to your advantage - near a motor, things can get wacky - like a fan).
Getting sounds is the easy part - it's knowing when and where to integrate them into the game that is tough...
Worldcom [worldcom.com] - Generation Duh!
Gnome Sound Project (Score:2)
This project slowed down over the Holidays, but it is still going. And it needs more people. A website was made, but it hasn't gotten put up yet.
http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-sound-list
I hope to make a release in a few days.
Re:dmoz knows (Score:2)
Plus, it was in a front page story.
I have seen a +5 FP before, but I just can't find it now.
dmoz knows (Score:3)
Re:Here's a sound you'll need (Score:1)
Re:Making sounds isn't that hard... (Score:1)
Just out of curiosity, why exactly would you speed up AND slow down a sound? Wouldn't it defeat the purpose?
Sound Sample CDs (Score:1)
Re:dmoz knows (Score:1)
The first FP that i've ever seen moderated up to 3 !!!
congratulations..
Moderators: Score: 3, Informative
Lots of stuff... (Score:2)
Sound production (Score:3)
Maybe what is needed is a "creativity exchange". Is there a site where open-source projects can submit requests for sound effects or artwork that is better handled by creative types? I have always been a beleave in the open-source/free software movement, but have never known how to contribute because I am not a coder. Does anyone know if this site exists? Someone want to start one and let me (us) know?
-Daniel
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Re:Sound production (Score:1)