Scenario: You are working as part of a team for a classical music FM radio station. There is a forth coming broadcast which is entitled "Classical Music - The Popular Classics". You have been asked to produce an advertisment that will be played in the lead up to the broadcast to entice more listeners to tune in.
The advert must conform to the following:
1. Must only use the music provided.
2. Must contain a voice over. (this is up to you to make exciting)
3. Finished format must be broadcast suitable 128K mp3 in stereo with mono compatibility
4. Duration bang on 29 secs and no shorter or longer.
5. Uploaded by Friday to your folder, as a ZIP file, in the correct week.
The object of this practical is to:
· Familiarise yourself with the operation of your dedicated digital audio editor
· Learn how to record and edit classical samples
· Learn how to combine voice with music
· Understand how to work within a rigid niche and target audience
· Be able to convert to differing formats such as mp3
Equipment:
Headphones
Wav file – classicaledit.zip
Your PC and software
Microphone
Coffee
Procedure:
· Download the sample
(
CLICK HERE
)
and unzip it (it’s large so may take a while)
· Open the sample in a digital audio editor
· Decide which segments to use and copy them into separate files, saving each one with a useful name.
· Start to edit together your pieces to create 29 seconds
· Record your voice section
· Name, trim clean up as necessary
· Apply any finishing touches as necessary, such as e.q. etc.
· Convert to 128k mp3
· Upload for your tutors to check
Hints:
Listen to some FM classical radio stations for a day or so to get the idea of the feel of what is required. Think about using parts of the tune which would seem "popular", or "well known". _________________ It's all in the ears. - Learn the concepts not the software.
Audio Courses is a way into the music business for you
Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:12 am
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