Article: You will need a good microphone and a way to prevent echo or background noise from bleeding into the sound you want to keep. A high-quality computer microphone will work effectively enough for a beginning cartoon, but if you plan to seriously market and distribute your cartoon, you will eventually need to invest in more professional equipment. When working with a small microphone, encase it in a tube speaker box lined with foam to cut out echo and excess background noise. Get creative and look for simple, everyday ways to make noises passably similar to the noises you need for your cartoon. Make a list of sound effects you will need. Be creative and thorough, including everything from the obvious (explosions, alarm clocks) to the less obvious (footsteps, background noise). Record different versions of each sound so that you have more options to use. A few examples of sounds you can create include: Fire - Manipulate a piece of stiff cellophane Slap - Clap your hands together once Thunder - Shake a piece of plexi-glass or thick cardstock Boiling water - Blow air into a glass of water using a straw Baseball bat hitting a ball - Snap a wooden matchstick If you do not have access to the equipment or otherwise find it impossible to make your own, there are CD-ROMS and websites offering royalty-free pre-record sounds you can use as desired, and this might be a more viable option for you. Always review the usage permissions for any pre-recorded sound effects you use. Even if something is free to download, it may not be free to use, especially for commercial purposes. It is very important that you know what you are permitted to do before you use a sound for your cartoon. If your cartoon has dialog in it, you or others you know will need to be the voice bringing your characters to life. As you record your lines, read from the script using appropriate intonation and expression, and make sure that you match your lips to the animated lips of the cartoon. Consider manipulating the voices using computer software. If you have fewer voice actors than characters, you can change the voice of one character simply by adjusting the attributes of the voice sample you already gathered. You will need to invest in special audio editing software to do this, but depending on which one you use, you can likely change the pitch and add overtones, like metallic garbles, to the voice recording.
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Get the right equipment. Record your own sound effects. Look for free pre-recorded sound effects. Record real voices, if necessary.
Article: You can find the App Store icon on one of your Home screens. Third-party keyboards like SwiftKey and Gboard need to be installed from the App Store before they can be selected. You'll see this at the bottom of the screen. Note that not all available keyboards will be displayed here. If you're looking for a specific keyboard and aren't finding it, tap the Search tab and search for it. Return to the Home screen and tap the Settings app to open your Settings menu. This will allow the keyboard to access your typing history, which it will need to use predictive text. Make sure you trust the developer before enabling this option. Generally you should stick to keyboards from known and trusted companies like SwiftKey and Google. You won't need to enable this if you just want basic functionality from the keyboard.
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Open the App Store. Tap the Explore button. Scroll down and tap Utilities. Tap Keyboards. Browse through some of the featured keyboards. Tap a keyboard you want to install. Tap Get and then Install. Open the Settings menu after installing. Tap General. Scroll down and tap Keyboard. Tap Keyboards. Tap Add New Keyboard. Scroll down to the Third-Party Keyboards section. Tap the keyboard you just installed from the App Store. Tap your newly-added keyboard in the list. Slide the Allow Full Access slider on. Tap Allow to confirm.
Article: You can enrich the relationship you have with your child by connecting with them in an age-appropriate way. Teach, work on projects, and play on a level that your child is familiar with. This helps them bond with you and makes you seem more approachable. If you have a toddler, get on the floor and build a city out of blocks. If you have older adolescents or teens, join in on a round of video games. You are more likely to spark conversation during these types of activities than by trying to get them talking at the dinner table. While your children need to know that you acknowledge and respect their individuality, it also counts when you uplift the family as a unit. Make family time a regular and special part of your routine. Eat meals together most nights of the week, and have everyone share their peaks and pits (i.e. best and worst moments) of the day. Go to sporting events, movies, or community gatherings together. Spending time together as a unit is essential. You should also set aside time to focus on each individual child. Prioritizing one-on-one time helps you form a connection with each child. Plus, it also helps you focus on each child's individual strengths and talents. Find a shared hobby to engage in with each of your children. Maybe you will teach one kid how to fish on weekends. Or, work with another on perfecting a piano performance. Free up part of your weekly schedule to build a special relationship with each child. Parents who have good relationships with their children are involved in their lives. You can't expect to have a strong bond with your children if you simply say "good morning" and "good night" each day. It's understandable that you're busy juggling work and other responsibilities, but you should also make an effort to get to know your kids and learn about what's happening in their lives. If you have some free time, offer to volunteer at school, coach a softball game, or meet with your children's teachers regularly to stay updated on their academic performance. Sit down with them as they do homework. Help them practice their lines for the school play. Invite your kids' friends over so you know what kind of influences they are around. Let your kids know that things don't always have to be so serious between you. Of course, you want them to respect your authority, but you also want to laugh with them. A sense of fun can liven up their lives and build fond memories. Make crazy faces or noises to supplement mealtimes or playtime with smaller children. Act silly with adolescents by pulling pranks or telling jokes.
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Get on their level. Emphasize the importance of family time. Dedicate one-on-one time for each child. Stay in touch with academics, friendships, and extracurriculars. Kid around.