2. Existing Products Research
– Doctor Who
. The Radio drama begins with a very slow but also intense music that
sounds like a piano that is slowly getting louder and louder when the scene
starts getting more dramatic. There are many different sound effects
implemented into this piece such as different clanks and creaks. This really
creates that sense of scenery for the viewers and makes it easier to
understand what Is actually happening behind all the audio.
The producers have managed to suggest that the time period is almost in the
future as there are different galactic sounds that are happening to make it
almost seem like they are in space.
Before the doctor burns someone alive the music cuts out and becomes
silent to make the scene more dramatic
When the doctor is about to burn someone there is a sound that is very
evident as it is very loud, that sound is then played for about 20secs in that
time there is someone screaming, all of those sounds and the screaming
works really well because it makes the scene more dramatic.
3. Existing Products Research
– The Stranger
. The performance starts out with some narration with some dark eerie music
playing in the background, this segment last for about 15secs before the
music and the narration stops the sound of a car crashing and the wheels
screeching become evident in the piece. After we hear the sound of the car
crashing there is then movement from the characters because we then hear
people walking over some smashed glass.
There is then a use of a phone dialling sound effect and when it rings the
music slowly comes back into the background of the performance and then
there is a static noise that is happening from the phone, this makes the
situation more intense as the actor is becoming more anxious and stressed
but we can tell that he isn’t getting any service from his phone because of
the static noise. These sounds all work together because they are all linked
with each other and gives the viewer a clear understanding on what is
happening
4. Existing Products Research
Tip the Waitress
.The scene starts of with a bell that is indicating someone walking into a
shop this is clear to hear as there is no dialogue at the point so every
sounds that is made is very loud and in focus. When the actor walks into
the shop there is an audio track that can be heard and it sounds like they
are in a busy shop with lots of communication happening in the
background. The two men then sit down, I can tell this because he pulls
the chair back and you can hear it screech on the floor. The men then ask
for a drink and the waitress pours them it, everyone stops speaking and
you can only hear the water being poured from a jug. These sound
effects really create more drama in the performance such as intense loud
footsteps approaching the actors in an intense situation.
9. Foley
• Once I recorded the audio clips needed for the
video, I used Premiere Pro to sync up the audio
clips with the video to make the sounds suitable
for the video. For example, I immediately came
across a hurdle when listening back to the head
scratch clip as the sound of the scratch was too
fast for the clip and had to slow the speed of the
clip for it to work. I also had to cut some of the
clips for them to fit with the video however this
did not challenge me because I already had
experience from editing the music video
10. Recording
• When I was filming in different places I
immediately noticed that different locations
would affect the audio output which I would then
later change as it was highly noticeable when
looking back at the clips. I then decided to go to a
quiet corner and record voice notes for the
zombies and these sounds came out well because
you can hear them clearly, however for some
scenes I decided to go outside and use the audio
for birds, wind etc
11. Beepbox
• My music piece went well because I wanted to make a
piece of music that would create suspense and entice
the viewers. This succeeded because the song sounds
dark but also a slower tempo that eventually rises
when the there is a more intense scene. I feel like I
could have improved the pitch of the song as it was too
dark and felt unneeded
Go over as many slides as necessary. Research at least 3 products.
Discuss the use of sound effects, music and performance. How have the producers suggested a location/time period and created a tone/feel
Try to break down what you can hear. How do the different sound elements work together? How do sound effects add to the drama? What part does music play in the work?
Try to listen to a variety of different types of radio programme. If you listen to drama and documentary, you will give yourself a better understanding of what exists and what is possible. It will also help guide your project.
Go over as many slides as necessary. Research at least 3 products.
Discuss the use of sound effects, music and performance. How have the producers suggested a location/time period and created a tone/feel
Try to break down what you can hear. How do the different sound elements work together? How do sound effects add to the drama? What part does music play in the work?
Try to listen to a variety of different types of radio programme. If you listen to drama and documentary, you will give yourself a better understanding of what exists and what is possible. It will also help guide your project.
Go over as many slides as necessary. Research at least 3 products.
Discuss the use of sound effects, music and performance. How have the producers suggested a location/time period and created a tone/feel
Try to break down what you can hear. How do the different sound elements work together? How do sound effects add to the drama? What part does music play in the work?
Try to listen to a variety of different types of radio programme. If you listen to drama and documentary, you will give yourself a better understanding of what exists and what is possible. It will also help guide your project.
Using Neil’s Toolbox, log all the resources you have used
Log your initial thoughts regarding the set brief- What stories could you use? How do you feel about the different potential formats? What are the positives about this project? What could be some difficult aspects?
Create a mind map of all the things you need to think about for your project.
Provide a brief summary of the story/stories you have chosen
Initial draft of your script. This should then be refined.
Final version of your script, ready to be used in production.
What music could you use? This should be copyright free. Explore options online for copyright free/public domain music or make your own on Garage Band
Log your thoughts and feeling related to what you have produced. Discuss methods and tools you have used. Reference everything you have done today. Use screenshots
Log your thoughts and feeling related to what you have produced. Discuss methods and tools you have used. Reference everything you have done today. Use screenshots
Log your thoughts and feeling related to what you have produced. Discuss methods and tools you have used. Reference everything you have done today. Use screenshots
Log your thoughts and feeling related to what you have produced. Discuss methods and tools you have used. Reference everything you have done today. Use screenshots
What were the strengths of your research? How did your research help your product?
What were the weaknesses of your research? What could you have done better/improve? What effect would this have had on your product?
Think about existing products as well as practical experiments
What were the strengths of your planning? How did your planning help your product?
What were the weaknesses of your planning? What could you have done better/improve? What effect would this have had on your product?
Did you manage your time well? Did you complete your project on time or would your products have improved with additional time?
What would you have done if you had more time to produce your work?
Compare your work to similar existing products and discuss the similarities and differences
Is your work technically detailed/complicated enough? What effects and techniques have you used? How did you create your effects? How did you record your audio? Did you use any foley methods?
Does your work sound good? Was it creative? What aspects of your audio do you like? What would you improve? How would you improve it?
Discuss the strengths and weaknesses
How have you appealed to your target audience? What specific bits of content would appeal to your target audience.
