Trafic à Bacall's Bay

As part of our sound editing course, we created an audio drama inspired by American film noir from the 1940s and 1950s. Entitled Trafic à Bacall’s Bay, our project follows a disillusioned detective investigating the rainy streets of an imaginary city amid smoky bars, jazz music and criminal intrigue. This format enabled us to demonstrate the ability of sound to immerse listeners in a rich, immersive atmosphere. To achieve this, we incorporated classic film noir elements such as interior monologue, incisive dialogue, mysterious women and a jazz soundtrack. We used a combination of sound effects from the BBC, Pixabay and Freesound, original recordings and MIDI music to create a coherent soundscape. Every detail, from the clink of a glass to the tone of a voice to the reverberation of a bar, contributes to the realism and dramatic tension. This project was also a structured team effort. We used Trello to share tasks and worked with tools such as Pro Tools, DaVinci Resolve and a Sennheiser cardioid microphone. Everyone contributed to the project, whether through acting, artistic direction, stereo mixing, sound effect research or editing. The final result showcases our ability to combine creativity and technical rigour to bring true audio fiction to life. © Images from Pexels and Unsplash