{"id":8757,"date":"2025-04-08T17:25:57","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T21:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=8757"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:31:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T21:31:45","slug":"ghost-frequency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2025\/04\/08\/ghost-frequency\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghost Frequency"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ghost Frequency\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kKRnsVvi53E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Synopsis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After her brother mysteriously vanishes, Delilah Clarke, a young sound engineer, discovers a hidden frequency that allows her to hear voices from the other side. As she deciphers the messages, she realizes her brother is trapped in an alternate dimension\u2014one created by an experiment gone wrong at the radio station where he worked. With time running out, Delilah must use her unique ability to uncover the truth behind the&nbsp;<em>Ghost Frequency<\/em>&nbsp;before it consumes her too. Script<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Script<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(STATIC BUZZ. GLITCHED WHISPER. THEN\u2026 SILENCE)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DELILAH (V.O.):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They said he ran away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They said he quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I know my brother better than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(LOW, DISTORTED FREQUENCY UNDER VOICE. SHOT OF A RADIO DIAL TURNING.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I found the tape a week after he disappeared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buried in the static&#8230; I heard it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(DISTORTED WHISPER: \u201cHelp me.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They say frequency is just vibration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if sound\u2014can carry souls?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(GLITCH EFFECT. FLASH OF HER BROTHER\u2019S FACE.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was working on something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A sound experiment. Unapproved. Dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(QUICK CUT: SPINNING REELS, A RADIO ANTENNA FLASHING IN A STORM.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deeper I listen,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more I lose track of what\u2019s real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(SCENE: DELILAH STANDING IN FRONT OF AN OLD RADIO STATION. WIND HOWLING.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I won\u2019t stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I won\u2019t let him fade away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(STATIC SCREAM. SUDDEN SILENCE.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it means\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I disappear too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(SCREEN FLICKERS TO BLACK. LOW HUM RETURNS.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Assets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Glitch &amp; Static Effects<\/strong>: Radio waves, distorted sound bites, white noise with hidden voices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dark &amp; Gritty Cinematic Footage<\/strong>: Abandoned radio stations, dimly lit apartments, strange technological glitches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thrilling Sound Design<\/strong>: Layered whispers, reversed messages, eerie hums creating tension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsettling Visual Transitions<\/strong>: Flickering screens, corrupted video files, and surreal distortions symbolizing Delilah\u2019s descent into maddness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voiceover:<\/strong>&nbsp;Narration written and recorded by the author (Chrislene) using personal recording equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created using Canva\u00a0for video editing, with\u00a0video clips and audio sourced from Canva\u2019s internal content library. All assets used under Canva\u2019s Free\/Pro Media License.<br>Website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/\">https:\/\/www.canva.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fair Use:<\/strong>&nbsp;One static image briefly used as narrative illustration; altered, transformed, and justified under the Code of Best Practices for Online Video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reflection I\u00a0&#8211; Choosing the Story<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we first started this digital storytelling project, my heart was fully set on creating a story around Yaah Nevah Essien, a Haitian Disney Princess. That concept is incredibly meaningful to me\u2014it\u2019s a long-term dream of mine to bring a Haitian heroine to life in the animated world, where our culture, spirituality, and beauty can be seen and celebrated on a global scale. However, as I began to plan for this class assignment, I realized that executing that vision the way I truly want would require far more time, resources, and world-building than I currently have space for in this course. It\u2019s not a project I want to rush or do halfway, so I made the decision to save that dream for a larger platform in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, I pivoted to \u201cGhost Frequency,\u201d a supernatural thriller that allowed me to explore my love of psychological storytelling, horror, and sound design. This story still pushed me creatively, especially with building suspense through visuals and audio. I enjoyed playing with glitch effects, eerie audio layers, and creating a haunting atmosphere. It was exciting to step into a darker narrative and build something immersive and cinematic. This process reminded me that while I may have many stories to tell, each one has its own time and this one, for now, was the right fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reflection II &#8211; Creating the Story<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating this video was both a challenge and a creative joy. At first, I intended to use AI-generated images from Leonardo.Ai throughout the entire piece to bring my dark, surreal vision to life. However, I quickly realized that recreating consistent characters and environments in Leonardo was more difficult than I expected. The platform\u2019s variability in visual style made it hard to generate a cohesive story world\u2014especially for a narrative like&nbsp;<em>Ghost Frequency<\/em>, which relies on visual continuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, I shifted to building the project in Canva and focused on using B-roll footage, overlays, and atmospheric images that still matched the tone I wanted. This decision gave me more control over the pacing, visual clarity, and eerie mood I was going for. One of my favorite parts of this process was layering audio over the visuals\u2014playing with static, whispers, reversed tones, and glitch sound effects to create an immersive and unsettling vibe. It truly felt like I was scoring a mini thriller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even my little sister got intrigued while watching me edit\u2014asking questions and getting spooked by some of the whispers! I think for the final version, I\u2019ll add a full voiceover, which will bring even more depth and urgency to Delilah\u2019s story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Reflection III <\/em><\/strong>&#8211; <em><strong>The Final Product <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m proud of the end result\u2014I feel like I was able to\u00a0visually and emotionally convey the story\u00a0I had in my head. It surprised me how much I was able to create within Canva, especially combining AI visuals, glitch effects, and layered sound design. If I had more time or advanced tools, I would love to\u00a0animate actual characters\u00a0and scenes to bring Delilah\u2019s world to life in a more dynamic way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, I\u2019ve learned that\u00a0digital storytelling is truly a process, and it\u2019s rarely perfect. It takes revision, creative problem-solving, and flexibility. But when everything starts to come together\u2014even in a rough cut\u2014it\u2019s incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7933.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7933.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7933-227x300.jpeg 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"571\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7934.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7934.jpeg 571w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7934-230x300.jpeg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7935.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7935.jpeg 527w, https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7935-300x153.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Synopsis After her brother mysteriously vanishes, Delilah Clarke, a young sound engineer, discovers a hidden frequency that allows her to hear voices from the other side. 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