Unit 14 and 16 - Logistics considerations

 Since the main software used to record this will be garage band, there will only be one type of file - a BAND file. The band file acts as a container, which can hold all types of media, metadata, and settings an of audio project. We could use some other files that garage band support, such as AIFF, CAF, WAV, AAC and MP3, but the problem is that the quality may not be as good or it would not carry over the settings. However the problem is with using a BAND file is that the file size can be overly large. 

Compression  - In terms of compression we have not decided to use it, since we have enough space on the cloud drive. 

Unit 14 and 16: Production Journey

 We chose the USB Microphone to record our chat since we believed it would capture our voices the best and provide the greatest outcomes. We provided the folks who would be recording alongside us copies of our screenplay that we had printed out during pre-production. First, we recorded with our presenters and minor actors. After that, as we were the primary players in the radio play, my partner and I recorded the remaining episodes. We made sure there were no interruptions or background noises when we recorded. This was later posted on YouTube as our
"Offline edit."

The audience can immediately recognise the high-quality foley sound effects we recorded for our radio play, which is another asset. To record these foley noises, we travelled to several locales. for Harris, anxiety Our foley noises are successful because they add realism to the radio play, which helps us fulfil the mandate to "inform, educate, and amuse a family audience about the risks and rewards of social networking."

Then we made the decision to write a jingle for "Chadwell Heath Radio," our radio station. We utilised a Garageband jingle to do this. Additionally, we acquired an app that allowed us to alter the audio pitch since we wanted to add a voice stating "This is Chadwell Heath Radio" with a high pitch tone. Then, we included this at the beginning of our radio play. After that, we started looking for music that was copyright-free to use as a transition between scenes and to begin and close our radio play. This alerts listeners that the conversation that follows is from a different scene in the radio play. We downloaded music from YouTube as an MP3 audio file so that we could use it in Garageband. Throughout the play, the music we utilised helped create a tense mood.

Unit 14 and 16 Rushes log

 

Unit 14 and 16: Survey analysis

 We asked the audience to listen to and provide feedback on our draught radio drama. We received feedback from two people aged 14 to 19, one person aged 20 to 30, and one person aged 31 to 45. Two of them were females, while the other two were males. As a result, we solicited feedback from our target audience (14-45 year olds). This provided us with useful information about what our target audience enjoys when listening to radio dramas. We primarily obtained qualitative data, which provided us with additional insight into how we could improve our radio drama to better suit our target audience.

We asked questions about their likes and dislikes of our radio drama draft and asked them how we could improve. The feedback we got told us that the audience felt that we should include more foley sounds in our radio drama to make it more realistic. Also, someone said that we should include music when transitioning scenes, as it will make it more clear to the audience. Another person said that we should record one or two sentences again as they were a bit quieter from the rest of the dialogue. We will take this feedback into consideration to improve our radio drama.

Our radio drama also received positive feedback. The storyline was very interesting to the audience, and it informed and educated them about the effects of social media. The characters in the radio drama also kept them entertained.


Overall, the audience feedback was very informative and helpful, and we can now incorporate these improvements into our final radio drama to make it better.


Improvements:


- Add foley sounds
- Add music transitions
- Re-record some of our voiceovers

SWOT ANALYSIS

 

CONSIDERATIONS FOR SOUND RECORDING 

Define each sound format

WAV-  A lossless, uncompressed format that is with high quality this allows it to be suitable for video and music production purposes. All recordings such as the zoom H4n will be set to wav automatically however it can be changed.

AIFF- An apple proprietary format and lossless. As with the wav format it is a lossless file type because it directly copies the original audio source.

FLAC- A compressed, lossless format and takes up a lot less space then a wav or aiff this has allowed it to become the most popular lossless format because it is open source.

MP3- Is the most common lossy format. many people use this file to store music on their smartphones as mp3 because it takes up a lot  less space than a lossless file and it is supported by a range of websites.

AAC- A lossy format similar mp3. Apple iTunes have made this format popular and it shares nearly the same level of compatibility with devices as mp3.

Ogg Vorbis- An alternative to mp3 and AAC and open source its name comes from the Ogg container This is a popular lossless format because it is open source.

WMA- Microsoft's own proprietary format, similar to mp3 or AAC it does not really offer any advantage over the other formats and is also not as well supported in terms of sound production you would very rarely compress to this format 

Storage

Digital drives can be used to store audio files. It's crucial to always have a backup copy of your work when creating audio. The project file must be saved in the same location as the raw audio files when importing audio data into any video software. After that, you can backup this information on:

Flash drive/USB: A Flash drive/USB is a standard interface that allows devices to communicate with a host controller, such as a personal computer (PC). It establishes connections between peripheral devices like flash drives, external hard drives, media players, mouse, keyboards, printers, scanners, and digital cameras. Flash drives have the advantages of being portable and multifunctional. They are also tough because they don't have any moving parts. They are also incredibly user-friendly and inexpensive. It is possible for a flash drive to become infected when it is linked to a computer that has malware, which increases the risk of data loss or corruption.

A computer's hard drive is a non-volatile hardware component that is used to store and permanently access data. Because a hard drive has a larger storage capacity, you can store more on it. When working with huge files, this is useful for maintaining free space on your PC or Mac. To safeguard your data in the event of a hard drive accident, you can also backup your computer to an external hard drive. Hard drives don't come with password protection, though. Anyone who plugs in your drive can access your data if you lose it. Your level of security is constrained by an external disc. Keep your drive in a secure location to prevent data theft.

A cloud drive is a web-based service that offers storage space on a distant server. Cloud backup services. The ability to view stored data from any location with an Internet connection is a benefit. Additionally, all of the cloud storage solutions examined in this article include desktop folders for PCs and Macs. Users can now drag and drop files between their local storage and the cloud storage as a result. However, there are issues with the security and privacy of sensitive data kept in faraway locations. Some businesses are concerned about the risk of private data being shared with other groups.

Compression

Compression is a method for modifying an image file's characteristics and reducing file sizes. These characteristics consist of file type, resolution, size, and bit depth. Examples of various compressions are:

Dynamic range compression (DRC): DRC is an audio signal processing technique that decreases the amplitude of loud sounds and increases the volume of quiet sounds, so lowering or compressing the dynamic range of an audio signal. This is beneficial for shrinking file sizes, which frees up more space on your device, but these loud noises can be required because they have a stronger impact.

The majority of compressors use "downward compression," which essentially results in the quietening of powerful noises. More exactly, signals over the threshold level are "squashed" by a quantity indicated by the ratio setting while signals below the threshold level are left alone.

Upward compression: In this technique, the louder parts are left alone while the quieter components are compressed. As a result, you won't be able to hear any necessary quieter sounds. However, this is preferable to downward compression, which tames powerful sounds that are necessary for the sound file's effect but makes them quieter.

Size versus quality

Lossy: Lossy file compression causes the original version to lose quality and some data. Lossy compression can be used for music files like MP3s or AAC files, but it is mainly linked with image files like JPEGs. Lostness in audio files can cause a watery sound or lessen the music's dynamic range. A benefit of a lossy file is that since lossy compression omits data from the source file, the final file frequently uses significantly less disc space than the source. Lossy files, however, degrade the original audio file's data and quality.

Lossless: After the file is uncompressed, every single piece of data that was initially present is still present. The information has been fully recovered. A benefit of lossless file compression is that it preserves the original file's quality. Lossy compression, on the other hand, shrinks a file by permanently removing some information, particularly redundant information. Upon file uncompressing, just a portion of the original data remains (although the user may not notice it).

Bit rates: The amount of data processed per second is indicated by a file's bit rate. Typically, bit rates are expressed in kilobits per second (kbps). File size, image quality, accessibility, and delivery costs can all be impacted by bit rates. As a result, if you want to alter the image quality or other factors, you can change your file format based on the bit rates.

A file's size is the amount of room it occupies on a storage device, like a computer hard drive. As a result, you can see how much space the file occupies on your device.