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1. Audio
Flynn Westwood Bryant

2. Research- If you are unable to find your own examples, you can use the ones
below.
• The Archers (audio drama)
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qpgr/episodes/player
• Short Cuts (documentary/factual)
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mk3f8/episodes/player
• Lore (documentary/factual)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3RGz7Q_qlI
• Doctor Who (audio drama)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA50biqUB-8
• Soundscapes
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIUTO4gx5Eg
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JVm2IZ3ChU
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5YHodcXpM
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3. Existing Products Research
• A Truck Stop Horror
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ofzQohSaDg&ab_channel=ChillingTalesforDarkNights
This short story is about a man who is forced to stop at a gas station deep in the
woods with only $8 left. He expects to buy food and run away without paying for
petrol until he is stopped after finding a dead body on the floor.
The music used is there to create tension in dramatic parts of the dialogue and using
orchestra stabs and discordant sounds creates sudden sharp loud noises to scare the
listener.
The voice actors use a variety of voices to create multiple levels of tone, some being
more scared and some being relieved. This adds a sense of realism into the audio
which when combined with walking sound effects and gun shot sounds effects
makes the whole sequence feel complete.

4. Existing Products Research
• The Hitchhiker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swzh0K9pyrU&ab_channel=ChillingTalesforDarkNights
The hitchhiker is set in the 1970s and is about the story of a man who is travelling
America on a business trip. On his travels, he encounters a strange figure repetitively
throughout the story which seems to be haunting him every time he stops or slows
down.
The story is presented by a narrator with a naturally calming/deep voice. The diary
entry style used makes it feel more natural, this combined with the use of the
location being repeated creates imagery to the listener.
The music has been used to create tension in certain areas of the audio where fear
sets in for listener. Effects such as the audio fading away to signify the main
character walking away and car noises accelerating and decelerating in certain
scenarios are used to create further tension.

5. Existing Products Research
• The Mysterious case of Lolo Moreno
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mo0o7SZKKg&ab_channel=ChillingTalesforDarkNights
This story is about a murderer who was caught by a bunch of cops and escaped
a prison sentence and hunted down the cops that trialled him. One in particular
being the main character officer Del.
This story has heavy use of sound effects, almost in the way a film uses them.
This makes it very easy to picture what is happening within the story. The music
is less prevalent in this story due to the amount of sound effects but still
continues to use sharp loud stabs to create tension and scare the already
paranoid listener.

6. Bibliography
1. The curious case of Lolo Moreno award winning horror story FULL CAST
AUDIO DRAMA (17 March 2016) added by: Chilling Tales For Dark Nights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mo0o7SZKKg&ab_channel=Chillin
gTalesforDarkNights
2. The Hitchhiker" Classic Old Time Radio Play FULL CAST AUDIO DRAMA Chilling Tales for
Dark Nights (7 April 2016 added by: Chilling Tales For Dark Nights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swzh0K9pyrU&t=103s&ab_channel=ChillingTalesforD
arkNights
3. "A Truck Stop Horror" creepypasta FULL CAST HORROR AUDIO DRAMA ― Chilling
Tales for Dark Nights (17 April 2015 added by: Chilling tales for dark nights "A Truck
Stop Horror" creepypasta FULL CAST HORROR AUDIO DRAMA ― Chilling
Tales for Dark Nights – YouTube

7. Ideas

8. Idea Generation/Initial Reaction
• My initial thoughts to the overall project is that it will potentially be my favourite
yet. The idea of working with audio to make a story sounds very exiting. The
stories I plan to use are horror based stories as these are easy to create tension
with as the audio aspect plays a big part in the stories. The brief stated that the
video was to be around the three minute mark which allows me to show create my
own story with enough detail to entice the listener and create a visible narrative in
their head. The formats given are a good guideline to allow our creative freedom
to roam free and they give us the ability to choose what would suit our style of
working the most. The most difficult aspects in my opinion would be finding
locations to get the pieces of audio required to give the atmosphere required for
the story. A big pro for me would be the fact I have a fairly high quality microphone
at home for the narration part of my story. The planning for my story is going to be
one of my favourite parts because I can decide how I want my story to go with my
own creative freedom.

9. Experiments

10. Foley
• https://youtu.be/6xgDQmiN0jM
Overall, The majority of the audio clips we recorded went well. We recorded inside first
which wasn’t great because of the background noise and the echo. The audio came
out muffled which meant we had to re-shoot. We decided to go outside which worked
very well as it gave natural sounds and a higher audio quality. We learnt that echos
don’t work while trying to record things like footsteps and that they lower the overall
audio quality while trying to make precise sounds.

11. Recording
• I've found that recording inside leads to background noise and heavy
echoes which reduces effectiveness in the audio. Outside of college
allowed us to make the shots feel more natural with use of real world
sounds. With the majority of shots in the film its self being outside and in
a street.

12. Garage Band
https://tinyurl.com/y5nqah9w
The best thing about my sound effect I found was the tone it
creates in comparison to the clip. The use of the decrease in
pitch creates tension for the watcher. The use of the decrease
in pitch allows for a distorted effect which sounds similar to
that of breaking bad.

13. Proposal
Working Title:
The West Woods
Audience:
Who is your audience? Be very detailed; age, gender, social status, psychographic etc. Use the
Audience Classifications PowerPoint on Blackboard to help you develop this section.
Why would your project appeal to this person? Discuss each audience element in relation to
content (why would your product appeal to the age group? Why would your product appeal to
the gender? Etc.)
Project Concept (approx. 200 words)
Plot: A notorious stretch of woods located in the depths of the Rockies known for people going missing. James’ car breaks down just outside a
motel and manages to pull in when he starts seeing flashes of lights from deep in the woods. With little to no money, he spends his last few
dollars on a small bit of food and a payphone located just outside the parking lot. He walks over to find a dead body laying outside the phone
box. He sprints back to his car and watches a masked figure inspect the body and saunter back off into the woods. Panic sets in among the
people awake as they try and call the police. The masked figure is spotted once again just outside the window and begins to walk slowly towards
the door. James is luckily on hand and draws his rifle to spray shots at the approaching figure. A puff of smoke emerges, and the figure
disappears and all is quiet for the next few minutes. The hiding customers tremble in fear as they hide under the tables and chairs. A loud knock
on the door startles the Customers. The knock began to turn into a bang. The bang then led to the door being kicked down. The vet was scoped in
ready to take the decisive shot. A head pokes round the door and to everyone's surprise, the local ranger walks through the door followed closely
by a squad of police officers. What seemed dead body was stretchered into the back of an ambulance and ran to the nearest hospital. James’ car
was fixed by the local mechanic the next morning and he continued his way through, The West Woods.

14. Planning

15. Story
My story is about a character called James whose car breaks down in
the middle of a forest that is renowned for kidnappings. He goes
looking for the local gas station in hope of getting help from the
workers. While walking to the station he hears laughs and lights
flashing from in the forest. The owner of the garage agrees to help
James fix his car but as they go to leave the store the power cuts and
everyone in the station is left in darkness. A light begins to approach
the station with a lantern in one hand and an axe in the other. The
owner of the station goes missing so James is on his own. The lantern
drops to the floor and the figure disappears. A repetitive loud bang on
the back door leads to the local ranger and a squad of police officers to
burst into the shop. The ranger explains to the people that sightings of
“The Lumberman” were very frequent in this area and at this time.
The power is eventually restored and the next morning James’ car is
fixed. He gets back on the road once again.

16. Script Draft
James narration
It was my second consecutive day of driving. I had a business meeting in Seattle and decided to drive all the way from our family home in Colorado. With around 12 hours
left I felt the car begin to overheat and slow down. I was forced to pull over and check to see what was up. No matter what I always kept a map in the car so that if something
like this did happen I was prepared. After around 5 minutes of searching I figured I was on route 23 leading straight through The West Woods. There was a gas station 5
minutes up the road so I figured it was best to walk over there and ask the workers if they could give me a hand. I grabbed my jacket and torch from the back seat and
headed in search of the station. The natural sounds of the forest were soothing but still kept you paranoid to what might be beyond the roadside. Just as the station came
into sight I heard a deep laughing echoing deep in the woods. My heart began to beat quickly. My fast walk turned into a run. A distant warm light deeper in the forest began
getting closer. Before I had time to think I was at the gas station door. I composed myself and walked in like nothing had happened. I picked up a bottle of water and headed
over to the cashier to ask to help.
Cashier
You okay? You look like you’ve seen a ghost…
James (out of breath)
Yeah I'm all good, My car broke down about 5 minutes down the road and I need to get out of here ASAP. Can you help?
Cashier
Gimme one sec ill go check the back for the tool kit, doubt anyone will be coming while were gone (laughing under his breath while he walks off)
James narration
Just as I thought things were looking up the light began to flicker. I thought nothing of it at first until I heard a loud bang from out back and the lights went dead. I dared to
say anything until eventually I caved and shouted for the cashier. I crept over to the counter and peered behind to see a slightly open door with a light just outside. The laugh
I heard before echoed through the store but much closer this time. I wasn’t alone. The harsh sound of metal scraping against concrete rattled my ears as he ran around the
front of the shop. I dove behind the counter and grabbed the wooden brush so if I had to defend myself I could. I slowly stood up to look through the porthole window to my
left and saw the mysterious character carrying the same lantern I saw in the woods on my way here. The silhouette looked to be carrying a body over his shoulder but I
couldn’t make it out. Id survived… *BANG* a flash of a muzzle blinded me as I peered across the street. The figure ran back off into the woods and an army of cop cars pulled
up to the station. He burst the door down with a 9mm revolver in hand and pointed it straight at my head.
James
“Please don’t shoot” *cowering*
Ranger Parker
We heard reports of a mass power cut from towns folk and heard the laugh of the lumberman.. Is everything okay?
James
My car broke down around 5 minutes away and I had to walk over here for help fixing it. The guy at the counter went into the back to get tools and the lights went out,
haven’t seen him since.
Ranger Parker
We watched the cctv and he's gone into the woods. We've sent a team in to find him, he’ll be safe. We’ll call in a mechanic to get your truck back running so you can get out
here. It aint safe for people like you in these parts.
James
And just like that I was back on the road. Better going, don’t want to miss my meeting.

17. Script Final
James narration
It was my second day of driving. I had a business meeting in Seattle and decided to drive all the way from our family home in Colorado. With around 12 hours left I felt the
car begin to overheat and slow down. I was forced to pull over and check to see what was up. No matter what I always kept a map in the car so that if something like this
did happen I was prepared. After around 5 minutes of searching I figured I was on route 23 leading straight through The West Woods. There was a gas station 5 minutes up
the road so I figured it was best to walk over there and ask the workers if they could give me a hand. I grabbed my jacket and torch from the back seat and headed in search
of the station. The natural sounds of the forest were soothing but still kept you paranoid to what might be beyond the roadside. Just as the station came into sight I heard a
deep laughing echoing deep in the woods. My heart began to beat quickly. My fast walk turned into a run. A distant warm light deeper in the forest began getting closer.
Before I had time to think I was at the gas station door. I composed myself and walked in like nothing had happened. I picked up a bottle of water and headed over to the
cashier to ask to help.
Cashier
You okay? You look like you’ve seen a ghost…
James (out of breath)
Yeah I'm all good, My car broke down about 5 minutes down the road and I need to get out of here ASAP. Any chance you can give me a hand?
Cashier
Gimme one sec ill go check the back for the tool kit, doubt anyone will be coming while were gone (laughing under his breath while he walks off)
James narration
The thought of the laughing and the beacon in the woods began to stop until the light began to flicker. I thought nothing of it at first until I heard a loud bang from out back
and the lights went dead. I dared to say anything until eventually I plucked up the courage to shout the cashier. nothing. I crept over to the counter and peered behind to
see a slightly open door with a light just outside. The laugh I heard before echoed through the store but much closer this time. I wasn’t alone. The harsh sound of metal
scraping against concrete rattled my ears as he ran around the front of the shop. I dove behind the counter and grabbed the wooden brush so if I had to defend myself I
could. I slowly stood up to look through the porthole window to my left and saw the mysterious character carrying the same lantern I saw in the woods on my way here.
The silhouette looked to be carrying a body over his shoulder but I couldn’t make it out. I was finally alone… *BANG* the flash of a guns barrel blinded me as I peered
across the street followed by sirens and tires screeching. The figure ran back off into the woods with a loud shriek as he disappeared. The door burst down and a barrage of
lights and shouting figures flooded the store.
James
“Please don’t shoot” *cowering*
Ranger Parker
We heard reports of a mass power cut from towns folk and heard the laugh of the lumberman.. Is everything okay?
James
My car broke down around 5 minutes away and I had to walk over here for help fixing it. The guy at the counter went into the back to get tools and the lights went out,
haven’t seen him since.
Ranger Parker
We watched the security tapes and he's gone into the woods. We've sent a team in to find him, he’ll be safe. We’ll call in a mechanic to get your truck back running so you
can get out here. It aint safe for people like you in these parts.
James
And just like that I was back on the road. Better going, don’t want to miss my meeting.

18. Sound Effects
Sound Effect Needed How I Will Create the Sound
Walking By walking
Natural sounds e.g. trees Film some trees
Car spluttering Use car exhaust and loop audio
Internal car noise Film Inside car while on
Distant laughing Laugh far away from microphone
Light flickering Obtain from youtube
Inside footsteps Film steps inside
Axe dragging across floor Some form of heavy metal scraping the
floor
Power generator blowing up Obtain from youtube

19. Actors/Locations
Voice Actors Role Location for recording
Jamie Brown Cashier He will send me the audio of him talking as he has a high
quality mic at home
Alex Elsworth Ranger Parker He will send me the audio of him talking as he has a high
quality mic at home
Me James At home with my microphone

20. Music
Band Name Track Name Link
Fesliyan Studios Background Suspense Music -
Suspenseful & Dramatic Film
Soundtracks "ANTICIPATION"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS6dhZc6uac&ab_cha
nnel=FesliyanStudiosBackgroundMusic
Soundride Cinematic Tension NoCopyright
Background Music for Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly9H63SLJJo&ab_chan
nel=Soundride-NoCopyrightMusic
Cinematic Music Woods - Loopable Dark Suspense
Background Music (no copyright)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT37CebPwl4&ab_cha
nnel=CinematicMusic

21. Resource List
Resource Owned/Cost What sound effect will it be
used for?
microphone owned All parts of dialogue
Premiere pro owned Edit the audio I have
*all other sounds are
obtainable through just going
outside or are things that I
already have available to me at
the time.

22. Production

23. Daily Reflection Day 1
• After the first day, I have began recording my
dialogue for the narration both in college and
out of college. Certain sound effects have
been gathered online and others have been
recorded while spending some time out of
lesson.

24. Daily Reflection Day 2
• Similar to day 1, I spent most of the day
recording audio and narration pieces. Mostly
using audacity but also putting things in
premier pro for preparation.

25. Daily Reflection Day 3
• Day 3 was my day for doing the majority of
editing while still getting particular effects. I
had all my dialogue recorded and sent from
the other people I needed. With all of this I
made really good progress and had only a
little to do on the final day of production.

26. Daily Reflection Day 4
• I have all the editing complete. I spent most of
today finishing off and tidying loose ends. Its
uploaded to YouTube and I'm awaiting review
from peers.

27. Evaluation

28. Research
• My research allowed me to grasp a firm idea of the necessary basics of
what is needed from a short horror audio drama. This includes how
certain sound effects are chosen to add suspense, how layering sounds
and music together create atmosphere and how the volume of certain
sound effects can be used to scare or build tension in certain areas of the
drama. The way I researched this material was via youtube videos of pre
existing horror stories and through podcasts featuring people who have
been directly involved in making horror movies and audio dramas. During
college hours and out of college hours I could conduct enough research on
how to create the sounds needed from researching online and actually
making them myself (some of which I used in my final product) If I were to
improve on my research in any way it would have been focus more effort
into being more efficient and noting down more of the things that I
actually looked into. At certain times I found myself having to go back and
remind myself on how to do things but if I had it all written down that
would have never happened

29. Planning
The planning of my story I felt was one of the stronger parts of my project.
Within the first few days of the project I had a clear idea of what I wanted my
project to sound and feel like. Due to the amount of research I did I felt
comfortable finding and developing a story that was both entertaining to
listen to and followed the narrative I wanted. One major issue I had was once
completing my project I found that it was meant to be set in York which due
to me misreading the brief I didn’t realise. If I were to go and change
something it would be to be more careful when reading key pieces of
information and not to just rush into the task. Overall the story I initially
drafted I was happy with and with some slight changes to help make the
storyline more clear I was able to go out and record the sounds/clips I
needed. Actors were all available and necessary equipment was all at hand so
I could instantly begin working on the project.

30. Time Management
• my time management went well and nearly fully on schedule. The editing
process took longer than I expected and with (at the time) only a school
computer to edit my material off of, I found myself rushing to complete it
towards the end. This may have lead to issues concerning audio levels
being off in comparison to the sound effects I've made or potential cutting
of clips to early or late. If I had more time available I would have gone back
and tried to refine the pieces that may have been cut incorrectly and and
change levels to work around the voice. More audio clips would have been
nice as I found the amount I have was good but maybe not as many as I
would have liked.

31. Technical Qualities
In comparison to other people's pieces and mine, a lot of people have followed a similar
structure which is very common in horror and suspenseful stories. After looking at some
of my friend's pieces, I feel mine excels in making a suspenseful and exiting atmosphere. I
achieve this by using the fade in and out audio transitions on a lot of the clips I recorded.
Doing this allows the listener to hear the movement as if they were there. An example of
when I used this would be near the very start when the car spluttering noise fades in and
out to give the effect that it drove by. This technical quality is something ii haven’t seen in
many of my friends’ pieces. Most of the effects I made came from the literal sound of the
thing itself. e.g. Footsteps indoors. Most of my audio was done using my microphone at
home. I took the microphone and my laptop with me and could get premium audio quality
on the move rather than having to sacrifice the quality and use my phone. After asking
friends and other people to listen to my audio piece I think that the work I produced is
complicated enough but maybe lacks slightly in the technical side as certain parts are not
perfect due to the lack of time I left for myself when editing.

32. Aural Qualities
In terms of the listening and the aural quality I believe my work has been assembled well.
Using a high-quality microphone in both the college studio and at home allows my voice to
be projected well and clear while narrating. The overall sound of the effects is also quite
high quality as I could carry my mic around and plug it into my laptop via usb. If I could
improve any parts of my work regarding audio, it would be surrounding audio levels when
editing. During the editing process I thought that the narration audio levels were okay, but
it was only after id uploaded it to YouTube that I realized it was too quiet. To improve my
project, I for one would slightly change my audio levels and secondly, I would make use of
more clips weather that be from online or made by myself.

33. Audience Appeal
My target audience is set for young adults and teens. I have achieved targeting them by
making sure that a lot of suspense is being built as after asking my friends and family it
is what they like to hear in movies. The scariest parts of the drama are what targets my
audience the most.