The document provides a review and evaluation of a podcast production project. Strengths of the research included clear guidance on podcast structure and content. Weaknesses included a lack of diversity in the sample podcasts analyzed. Planning strengths were developing rough outlines, but weaknesses included plans often changing and being time-consuming. Time management was mixed, with some tasks completed on time but others running over. Peer feedback noted strengths like the film review content but suggested shortening length and improving music transitions. The producer agreed with most feedback and plans to address issues like abrupt music cuts.

1. FMP Evaluation
Joseph Sam Fulton

2. Production Process Evaluation

3. Research
• Strengths – The strengths of my research were that I was given a clear idea of how to and what to include
in my podcast. Another strength of my research was that I was able to get a clear idea of how to convey a
podcast and what kind of language I should be using. For example depending on my language, being
informal or formal, this depended on how old my audience was being directed to. Another strength of my
research was finding out certain techniques and using them within the podcast. For example some
podcasts use humour and complex words to entice thier audience and try to maintain a chatty style like
tone throughout to emphasize the idea of they are talking to someone in the same room as them. A big
strength of my research was probably the podcasts that I found although, there wasn’t a lot of diversity,
the podcasts were still very good and easy to analyze.
• Weaknesses – The weaknesses of my research were that a lot of my research slides were that of the same
and seemed to follow the same premise as the others. There was no real diversity presented throughout
my planning as the ones that I picked were all that of similar formal radio stations bar from one. Another
weakness was that I didn’t really analyze the podcasts well enough. As I just think as though the detail
presented wasn’t up to what I normally do. So I think by just adding a bit more information, then my
research would have been a lot better.

4. Planning
• Strengths – The strengths of my planning was that I was able to get a rough outlook into what my product
was going to look like, which gave me the chance to change or edit anything I didn’t particularly like or
know what I wanted to keep on for my final idea. Another strength was that I could have as many ideas as I
would like and having them would only further my final product. As the new ideas I was thinking and
portraying, gave me multiple other options to take. An idea that I possibly thought wasn’t good may have
turned out to be good, as seeing it there being present is better than having an image in your head. So for
example going down the road of a film review (which I have done) it leads you to other ideas such as
including music or a game review as part of your podcast as well.
• Weaknesses – The weaknesses of my planning was that, for me anyway, I already had a clear idea of what I
wanted in my final product anyway so having a plan seemed a bit silly and pointless. Another weakness
was that planning is quite time consuming and takes a while to produce a good copy of what you’re
expecting to make. Especially in this case, being that it’s a whole minute of sound effects and talking,
which the person then has to edit, taking a good while to finish off. Another weakness is that your plan is
almost definitely going to change throughout your project. So having a plan seems a bit silly, as its only
going to get changed anyway, you might even think of better ideas or even a whole new project half way
through.

5. Time Management
• In this particular unit I think I managed my time okay. As I did miss some deadlines due to spending too
long on certain sections that perhaps didn’t need that much attention and there were some sections
where I completed them with good time. Although my time management on my practice audio
experiment wasn’t the best as it took longer than I actually expected it to, which was a bit of a problem.
Other segments were the same, mainly where I was reflecting on things. Although the first few slides I
produced were done more-or-less straight away, so I think that gave me a impression that this particular
unit wasn’t that challenging from a writing perspective. Like most units I think more time would have
improved my work, as I would like to have focused more time on the more practical side of this particular
unit. As that was the biggest struggle with me for this unit. Rushing the final audio especially. If I had more
time I think I would probably not only spend more time on the practical but focus a lot more on the side
topics like production reflection a bit more as I don’t think I reflected enough or put my thoughts across
enough on that particular section.

6. Technical Qualities
Similarities – The similarities of my product and the one next to it is the formal language spoken, I use a lot of formal language presented
through my piece, as does the one on the left. So the language is a big similarity as they are both made for a more mature audience.
Another similarity is the use of music presented throughout and sound effects placed throughout. As I don’t really use any of them in my
podcast and neither does the one on the left, in fact they don’t use any music at all. Another similarity is the use of humour used
throughout, as we both podcasts use humour and the effect of chatty style to represent the flow of the reviews. Truthfully the left podcast
does it better but its still there none the less.
Differences – The differences of my product between this one is for one instance they include the film trailers of the films they are
reviewing. Which is really effective as it lets the listeners get an idea of what to expect form the movie. Another difference would be the
structure and order of the show, for example my show Is very unorganised, not very well structured, unlike this particular show which is
very well ordered. If they know they aren't going to finish the review in time, they move on. Another difference of these two particular
podcast is that there are two speakers present here whilst in mine I am the only speaker. This helps the podcast flow better as if the other
person forgets what to say the other can step in.

7. Aural Qualities
• I think my work does sound good and does sound like an actual podcast film review. Although there is a
few little mistakes, a few little bits that make the podcast sound a bit unprofessional and bad but I’m fairly
sure the authenticity of it shines through and hopefully subsides the bad. I think my work is creative, as
the ideas presented through- out are quite creative. For example I feel as though the music presented in
the background suites the theme of the podcast, then the change as I talk about something more serious. I
think that’s creatively done. I think the little witty things that are presented within the podcast are also
quite creative on my part as well. I like a lot of things about my product for example I like the main review
that I made as I feel as though its well detailed and honest, its not biased like some I’ve seen. The sound
effects and music are well placed in my opinion as well, although some parts are a little rocky. I believe a
little improvement for my podcast would be to start of with a little gap at the start, so the music
introduces me rather than me starting with the music and making it sound a bit sketchy. Another thing I
would perhaps improve would be the gap between the main backup music and the backup music when
I’m talking about something serious. As it just sounds a bit weird going from the calming backup music to
the silence of no music, too be fair the music is only gone for like 2 seconds, but it’s still noticeable. One of
my biggest strengths of my podcast (like mentioned before) has got to be the individual script/review itself
of the podcast as it sounds like a legitimate review. Probably my biggest weakness of my podcast is how
some little bits of it make the podcast a bit unprofessional and look a bit silly. Like the ‘’ooooooo’’ sound
effect featuring in the podcast, just sounds a bit stupid and isn’t even funny, like I was intentionally going
for.

8. Audience Appeal
I think I have appealed to my target audience because I feel as though the 15+ age genre I was going for is well
categorized, as my review is quite formal and informal, used with complex and sophisticated language. I believe that
if I aimed for a younger audience, they perhaps wouldn’t understand or perhaps get it. I also think the age
restriction of my podcast also applies to the film I have reviewed as the film itself is an 15. So you can’t have seen
this film anyway if you aren’t 15 or above. I think I have also appealed to my audience because all my content in my
podcast is very adult orientated. The most specific bits of content that appeal to my audience is probably the
formal/informal review that I have made, as that speaks to my audience a lot more than some sound effects and
music that I have just placed there to fit in. I also feel as though my podcast fits in with my 15+ age group because of
this. I think the sound effects planted throughout my podcast also appeal to my audience as they are quite
humorous and quite silly. So for the late teens and early 20’s they might this a little change from all the talking and
music in the background. The music is also very young and not frequently new but still new for my audience to
appreciate how well it fits and how good the particular song is. The music also appeals to my older audience
viewers as they can recognize, how good of a song placement is and how well it suits over me talking, takes the
boring side out of it.

9. Peer
Feedback

10. Feedback 1
• What did you like about the product?
• I like the words you have used in your review and the emphasis you use
when explaining why people should watch it, I also like the backing theme
you use throughout your review.
• What improvements could have been made to
the product?
• I think you could have recorded it at different time, maybe not when you
had just woken up because this makes the review sound a bit weird I also
think you could shortened a bit as it bores me slightly listening to it.

11. Feedback 2
• What did you like about the product?
– I liked the individual review about the product as it shines out from the rest of
the things presented within the whole podcast. The sound effects are also well
made and placed in well.
• What improvements could have been made to
the product?
I think only a few improvements could be made. A big improvement would be the
little gap in the review as being presented with backup music throughout the whole
thing to then be left with a little silence wasn’t great. Another improvement could be
to have a little gap of intro music to set the scene before starting straight away.

12. Feedback 3
• What did you like about the product?
• I liked the theme and idea of this particular podcast, as it’s a great foundation to
start with and use. I liked the sound effects and the use of humour throughout, I
thought that was reasonably effective.
• What improvements could have been made to
the product?
• I think an improvement would be to shorten it a slight, as I think it drags on a bit
longer than it needs to, so just by shortening sentences and other things like that
you could make it smaller.

13. Peer Feedback Summary
• What do you agree with from your peer
feedback?
• I agree with most of what my peers have said about my particular podcast. For example I agree/like with the comments of
how my review of the film is good and interesting. Which I’m pleased that people can see that and appreciate that, as that’s
the bit I tried my hardest on. Another thing I agree with from my feedback is the use of my sound effects and my use of
humour playing in little sections. As I tried to make it as if I’m just talking to somebody in the same room as myself, so I’m
glad that came through and presented itself.
• What do you disagree with from your peer
feedback?
• I disagree with a few things from my peer feedback. One being that my review is too long. I disagree with this because I
wanted to make the review honest and credible, not rushed and not legitimate. It had to include a lot of detail and include
my thoughts and feelings, which I didn’t want to just skip and lie about my opinion of the film. Another thing that was
brought up that I disagree with is that the croakiness and the pitch of my voice impacted how my podcast affected. As I just
feel as though they shouldn’t be concentrated on that, but be concentrated on the words of my review and the noises of the
sound effects I made. So I don’t feel as though that should effect/involve my overall podcast performance.

14. Peer Feedback Summary
The changes I would like to make based upon my feedback that I have recently just received. Is the pause that is
featured half way through my podcast. It’s annoying as its just presented as being silent and that wasn’t really the
idea I was going for. I should have tried to fade the music into the other music, so it sounds and comes across more
professional. Instead of just cutting off short which doesn’t sound great. Another change I would like to make is the
sound effect presented at the end. As it comes off across a bit comedic and stupid, although some people find it
funny, looking back on it though it just seems pointless and awkward. Another change I would perhaps make is the
length of how long my particular podcast was. As I think it just seem to run on just a bit too much. I could have
perhaps shortened it to a more appropriate time and then fit more interesting sound effects within it. Making it
seem a lot more friendlier than it already is.