At last, I have finished the most current version of the animatic! I submitted it this morning.
I was able to find an app to create some simple chiptune music (the music used in old videogames), which I used to add some background noise as well as to not make the aliens completely silent.
When I picture space having sound, I never think of it having a melody; I would see it more as slow, calm noises, in no particular order. That’s what I was trying to go for when making background music in the space scenes; calm, somewhat neutral, and a feeling of vastness. As for the aliens, I went for some simple beeps; it admittedly makes them seem more robotic than alien, so I may replace them if I change my mind later on, but I think it’s alright for now.
Now I’ll wait for Joe’s feedback. In the meantime, I’ll keep working on the 3D project and the book.