How I created my radio trailer for my A2 Media coursework using GarageBand.

1. Radio Trailer Production Process
[Using Garage Band]
Daniel Williams

2. Opening and Setting up:
 Firstly I collected and logically grouped the files I would be using for the
production. I transported them using a USB memory stick and imported
them to the computer I would be using. In this case, my MacBook Pro.
 I then opened GarageBand:

3. Initial Voice Recording:
 With the help of a colleague, providing their voice, I got them to
record the opening and ending of the trailer using the microphone
and sound proofed radio room facilities.
 As he read from the script I used the GarageBand control panel to
monitor the recording and stop it once the recording was done.
 After a few attempts I was happy with the results and continued on.
 At this point I saved my work.

4. Adding Other Sound Clips
 My radio trailer needs to contain audio directly from my documentary.
 Previously in preparation, I exported my documentary as an .MP3 making it
easier to quickly obtain the desired clips without having to deal with the
video (MP4) side of things.
 This is loaded on the USB device, I simply
selected the file and dragged it across to
GarageBand.

5. Trimming the clips down:
 To select the clip, click on it. Once it is selected there will be a small colour
change to confirm the selection.
 Once selected, I hovered the mouse over the ends of the clips and the
mouse arrow changes shape. Simply drag the slider left or right depending
on which end I started at, to crop the file.

6. Creating A New Track:
 I need the some clips to run at the
same time such as background music,
therefore I will need two tracks or
more to run simultaneously.
 I clicked ‘Track’ from the top menu,
followed by ‘New Track’. This just
creates a track directly below the
previous.

7. Adding The Background Music:
 Using the same method as before, I just dragged and dropped the relative
file from the USB device and dropped it into GarageBand.
 The new imported audio is now on the new track I just created, making it
easier to work with as it is more visible and allows me to run both tracks at
the same time, mixing them together.

8. Final Adjustments:
 After arranging the audio in the desired layout, following the script. I cleared
up the left over audio, removing it because it is no longer needed and I do
not want it in the final exported copy.
 I also want the trailer to fade out at the end.
From here I can manipulate the final volume.

9. Exporting To iTunes:
 By clicking ‘Share’ followed by ‘Send Song to iTunes’ it will open a menu
confirming the export. From here you can define export settings such as
MP3 or AAC and select the encoder.

10. Open iTunes To Play The Trailer:
 The finalised copy is now ready to be played. Information such as track
name and artist can be updated.
 From here you can drag and drop straight to your USB Memory Stick for
quick exportation, so the product can be delivered to the radio station.