Love FM 106.1 music from the heart

Attached is my final radio show completed! 

Evaluation - Preliminary Task to Final Task

When looking at how my research and planning skills have improved from when creating my Preliminary Task to my Final Radio Production, it is evident that my skills have advanced and I now have a wider understanding of the technology and software used. 

My Preliminary Task was a very brief radio show that was completed without much research and planning whereas when I created my Final Task i ensured to do much more research and more planning inorder for the task to be as best as possible. It occurred to me that it was extremely important to find the best vocal range so that the Radio sounds as authentic as possible. 

When doing my preliminary task, i used a small amount of technology. This gave me  slight experience and an idea of what I will be doing for my Final Radio show and it definitely prepared me for when I started to edit and then completed my final radio task, however not in so much detail. When finished recording for my Final Task, i was introduced to different forms of editing on the Adobe Software.  I was able to mix different sound effects together to create the perfect sounds needed on the clips. 

After all learning all of this, and understanding how to do work with the software, It gave me more enthusiasm to make harder adverts and challenge myself to complete them. I included Voxpops, outside broadcasts, music and different sound effects which made everything more authentic and realistic. 

Below is a clip from my Preliminary Task 




Below are two different clips from the same advert. I used the technology to record everyone individually and then combine each clip together



After completing my Preliminary Task, I knew that i had several things that had to be done in order to improve the sound of the Radio Project. I wrote a list of different things that I knew I had to improve

• Picking better voices to make the radio sound more authentic 
• While writing my script I will use the language that suits each character more 
• Use more voices to make the radio sound more authentic 
• Get better music to attract my target audience 
• Edit the voices so that there are no stutters

Evaluation - Technology

When I completed my Preliminary Task I was not so familiar with the technology and the use of the software. It was all very new to me, and very confusing. I learnt about the uses of all different technologies used to create both my Final Task and Preliminary task. I used a SURE SM58 when recording both tasks, all sound effects used was taken from the BBC Sound Effects Library. Adobe 1.5 was the software I used to create the Radio Show. The adobe software allows me to take clips recorded and edit them but shortening them or inserting clips in between. I was also able to create my own background noises during voxpops and interviews to ensure that it sounds as realistic as possible. 

When using the Adobe Multitrack, it allowed me to overlap many different files to create one large final file. I was able to make it sound like there was street sounds in a voxpop without going outside. 

The Microphone was also one of the main uses in recording. It has an anti pop guard to prevent any hissing and unnecessary sounds. When the sounds where not as clear as needed, i was able to remove them with Adobe Audition. It allowed me to combine the tracks using the multitrack option. The software also allowed me to adjust the volume and quality of each sound. This meant that i was able to fade voices in and out - this became useful for my News Stories. 

Evaluation - Audience

My aim for my Radio Show media project was to satisfy the listeners for the Radio Station from the ages of sixteen to about thirty. I felt that the Radio Show would appeal more to the Female sector as it is more of the UK POP TOP 40 rather than more upbeat music. After a lot of research, it occurred to me that the best time to create my radio show was during the morning, this is because it is the time that most people are on their way out for the day, and most likely to be listening to the Radio. When doing research I ensured to add adverts to the Radio Show which are not biased to any gender knowing that although the station is mainly targeting females, males are still likely to listen to the station depending on the Music being played. 


It was also important that the reporters for the News Stories included both Male and Female, and also Younger and Older people. This gave me the variety of different tones of voices to pick from and also allowed me to gain greater experience when using the technology. 


When creating my adverts, i carefully considered what the audience would expect when listening to the Radio and also what would attract more audience. Because the Adverts mainly attract a younger audience it occurred to me that a Boots Advert, Tesco's Advert and an Insurance advert would be best. 
I also advertised a Valentines competition to engage the audience to the Show. This gives them more of an experience and reason to listen to the station. 

Evaluation - Institutions

I created my Radio Station to be in-between Capital and Heart. I felt that they target the audience that is easiest for me to recreate and that i was something i was able to do. They are both mainly targeted at females, and play modern music. 
My Radio Station is going to be a commercial radio station which will be funded by the advertising spaces that are sold. It is a show that would be on 7 days a week and mostly 23 hours a day. 

Evaluation - Representation

Throughout my research and planning for my Radio Show I had to make different choices with the concern of which voice sounds best for each part. When writing my Script, all ideas that came into mind I would write down along the margin of the page of who would be the best person for each part. It was important to get the write characters for the parts so that the Radio sounded the best it could. For each Characters role I asked at least 3 people to do it, and then I picked whoever i thought was best for the role. 

When looking for my Show Presenter I had a vague idea of how i wanted it to sound. I was certain that I wanted a Female for Show Presenter because of the Genre and target audience, it made most sense. I needed to find a female that is able to be serious, and also able to sound professional so that the radio show sounded authentic. I chose to use Gabriella Steinbock who is one of the students at my school as i feel that she sounds very profesional and who has a warm voice which is easy to relate to for the audience. 


After picking my Show Presenter, I thought that the next important thing to find is someone for my Jingle. I chose to use my Teacher Alex, as i find that he has a profesional tone to his voice, and is able to ensure that the Jingle sounds as authentic as possible. 

 

I then picked my News Presenter. I knew that I wanted someone who sounded most realistic for a news presenter. I knew that a Man would suit best because of the tone of their voice. Finally I picked one of my friends Nathaniel Schimmel who has a soothing and still a serious tone to his voice. I made sure that he did not read too quickly and he annunciated every word perfectly. 

When making my Adverts, I also had to make sure that each characters voice was perfect. For my Boots advert I had to ask my Sister and my teachers daughter to come into school so that i could use them for recording. This is because during my Boots advert, there are children who speak. I felt that by bringing them into record was better than asking a girl to put on a child's voice, this was so that it sounded more authentic and realistic. 

When doing my Tesco advert, I had to ensure that the voice over for the advert sounded as close to someone from Tesco's adverts as possible. Luckily one of the teachers from School, Cris has a friendly and clear voice which is perfect for the Tesco Advert. 

For some some of the Voxpops i asked my Mom to come into school to record for me, this is because i feel that she has a very official voice and she also speaks very calmly and soothing voice. I also used the Drama Teacher, Louise to do the Old Lady's voice from one of the news stories. Louise has experience in doing different types of voices and also made it sound so realistic. 

It took me along time to find people to be in the Radio. I preferred to use mostly Adults because they have more of a Mature voice and are able to be more serious when recording. However, I did still use students in school because for some parts they sounded best and matched the criteria of the stories I was trying create. 

Evaluation - Using Conventions

After completing my Preliminary Task, I took it upon myself to listen to different ranges of radio's to gather a stronger idea of how my Radio should sound and be like. It occurred to me that every station has different times, schedules and especially when targeting a different audience - the station offers there particular audience different services. The main stations i compared were Capital, LBC, Heart and Absolute Radio. 

I did a lot of research and planning for my radio production and focused on planning out what the conventions of a radio are. Everything included in the script I wrote for my radio comes from the research on other Radio Stations including Captial Fm, LBC, Magic, Heart, Kiss and Absolute. Seeing the other Radio stations helped me gain an idea for my Jingles, my News stories and Adverts. Everything included in my Final Script of my Radio Show has come from all the research and planning that I did. In every station there were similarities, some more than others but that just depended on the genre and target audience of the station. 

For each Radio Station they had at least 3 or 4 News stories and 3 or 4 adverts. The news bulletins included Voxpops, broadcasts and soundbites. All the background sounds during the news were very serious, this was beneficial for me because i was able to do the same when i was creating my own News Stories and Adverts. 

I had to consider all different factors that i didn't when doing my Preliminary Task. I was concerned about who would feature in my Radio piece. It occurred to me that i had to try different people for different parts until someone sounded best for that bit. For my News Story, i made sure that my Presenter was serious and spoke very quickly, for each advert i thought very carefully who would take each part. This was because it is important to make it sound as realistic as possible. 

Final Script

Below is my Final Script that i wrote with the help of research from all different Radio Stations to gain an understanding of how mine should be. 

End of song – (easy listening) “We are never getting back together” Taylor Swift

Ella Stewart (show presenter) – That was Taylor swift with “We are never getting back together”. A little message there for One Direction bad boy Harry Styles. Lets hope that Taylor sticks to her word.

After the News Headlines, we’ve got another hour of great music and our competition where one lucky listener can win 2 tickets to Paris in our “Love to Love Valentine’s competition”.

Station Jingle – LoveFm 106.1, music from the heart

Adverts –

Boots advert (sound effects needed)– kids grab Dad and push him into the cupboard,

ALL WHISPERING

Kid 1- dad, have you got anything for mom for Valentines Day?

Dad- um, no um she said she doesn’t need anything…

Kid 1- (on walky-talky sound effects) Operation useless Dad is a go; I repeat it’s a go

Kid 2- How about the YSL perfume set?

Kid 3- or what about the GHD Hair straighteners

Dad- How about both?

Voice Over – Take advantage of our 2 for 1 deals on selected items at Boots this Valentines Day

Kid 1- Operation successful, Dad

Dad- Yeh?

Kid 1- we were never here…

Boots, lets give love

(Possibly 2 music tracks – tense thriller music e.g. mission impossible, (maybe) Here come the girls/ something like that)

Tesco advert – sounds of people frantically rushing around/getting into cars

Wife: so you’re taking Max to rugby training and then straight on to his guitar lesson

Husband: and you’re taking Ellie to ballet, and then straight to tennis

Wife: Don’t forget he needs to be at the party by 2.00

Husband: and you’ll have to drop Ellie off at swimming at 2.30

Sounds of car doors slamming and engines starting, squeaky wheels

Voice over – here at Tesco’s we understand our customer’s lead busy lives, and there often isn’t the time to push a trolley round our stores.

Various sound effects of clocks ticking, splashing, rugby whistle etc.

Voice over – We also appreciate that you cant always be at home to receive our deliveries. Our Tesco click and collect service means that the goods you’ve ordered will be packed and waiting in your local store for you to pick up at your convenience.

Tesco checkout employee – There you go Mr. Smith, all packed and ready for you

Husband: might even have time for a coffee

Voice over- Tesco, every little helps

Home insurance advert 

Voice 1 – Id like the following terms and conditions to apply to my home insurance

Voice 2 – I want to be able to pay for my premium

Voice 3 – with my debit

Voice 4 – or credit card

Voice 5 – I want to be able to get cover if I’m a new home owner

Voice 6 – or if I’ve owned my property for 40 years

Voice 7 – if I need to make a claim, I want to be able to call

Voice 8 – or message someone

Voice 9 – at 3 in the morning

Voice 10 – or 7.00 at night

Voice Over – at Homes Direct we provide insurance that covers all eventualities, and our advisors are on hand 24 hours a day all year round.

Call us now on 0845 341 6464 for a free quote or visit us on homesdirect.co.uk

Homes direct home insurance – piece of mind for all homeowners.

(Different background sound effects for each voice)

News Jingle : LoveFm 106.1 News on the hour

Scott Adams (news presenter)

Scott Adams: Hi, I’m Scott Adams coming up next on the news

1.     NHS nurses to receive a 5% pay increase over the next three years

2.     Local Authority admit blame in OAP murders

3.     New British romantic comedy premiers in London’s Leicester square

4.     And a London couple celebrate their 80^th Wedding anniversary this Valentines Day

News Jingle: LoveFm 106.1 News on the hour

Scott Adams (news presenter) – (4 News stories)

1.     NHS
(Get Karen to be “Dorothy Curtis”)

Good morning, I’m Scott Adams

Secretary of state for health Jeremy Hunt has announced that NHS Nurses will receive a 5% pay increase over the next three years. The increase is a sign that the UK is moving further out of recession and is the first proposal to be implemented as part of the government’s radical overhaul of the National Health Service

Dorothy Curtis, Head of the Royal college of Nursing, the largest nursing union in the UK expressed delights at the announcement and is looking forward to the proposed changes in the health service

Dorothy Curtis: It has been a long time coming but my members are delighted with the news. This really is a just reward for the important work nurses do across the country. The government’s proposals will ensure that the UK’s health service remains the best in the world.

2.     Local authority admits blame in OAP murders

(See if Natalie can be Sarah Flynn)

Bromley County council have admitted negligence on Day 4 of the trial of Steven Young, the man dubbed the OAP Killer. Young was released from the Sunny Trees Hospital in Bromley in 2010 and is standing trial for the murder of 4 old age pensioners over an 18-month period. Young, who suffers from Schizophrenia, was released from the local authority despite concerns about his erratic behaviour and violent mood swings. Bromley Councils spokesperson Sarah Flynn’s admitted that the local authority must learn from its mistakes.

Sarah Flynn: we acknowledge that Bromley County Council must take responsibility for the failures that lead to these terrible events, and we will do everything in our power to ensure that these mistakes are not repeated. We express our sincere condolences to the families of Steven Young’s victims. 

Scott Adams: Trial continues at the Old Baily tomorrow.

3.     Film Premier for “Three’s Company”

(Juno Jackson is Georgia and Lizzie Fox is Dana)

Last night the public was blown away by Lizzie Fox’s red carpet appearance at the premier of her latest movie “Three’s Company”. Fans flocked to Leicester Square to catch a glimpse of Miss. Fox and her co-stars Hollywood heartthrobs Ben Law and Marc Bell. Our Entertainments correspondent Juno Jackson was at the premier and put together this report for LoveFm.

Juno Jackson - The British Actress Lizzie Fox stunned fans in a black strapless Givenchy gown and Christian Louboutin black patent heels. The fans who waited patiently in the pouring rain were lucky enough to see not one, but all three of the films gorgeous stars. I was lucky enough to speak to the films lead actress as she made her way along the red carpet.

Juno Jackson (correspondent) – so, are you excited that this movies premier is in the UK?

Lizzie – Absolutely, after such a long time shooting and making sure everything was perfect for the movie, we are glad that we can share it with the public in London and see everyone’s reaction. It was brilliant working with Ben Law and Marc Bell, and it’s definitely been my favourite movie to work on.

Juno Jackson – I hear you get to kiss both the guys, how was that? Lizzie – hahha (laughs) what do you think?

June Jackson – can I ask who you end up with?

Lizzie – haaha (laughs) you’ll have to see the film to find out, thanks

Scott Adams: LoveFm’s Entertainment correspondent there at last nights premier of “Threes Company” and finally

4.     Couple married for 80 years on Valentines celebrate anniversary
(Get Louise to be “Sheila” in with an old woman’s voice)

And finally a couple from London who married on Valentines Day 80 years ago, are set to celebrate their anniversary later this week
98 year old Sheila Foster and her Husband Redge Foster who will be 103 later this year, are believed to be Britons oldest surviving couple to have married on the 14^th of February. Sheila told Love FM the secret behind the couples lasting happiness

Sheila: Never keep secrets from each other and never go to bed on an argument… Oh yes and make sure your husband always does as he’s told.

Weather Jingle: LoveFm Weather in association with Ariel, staying bright for longer

Scott Adams: Showers across most of England this morning, but brightening up with prolonged sunny spells throughout the afternoon.

Highs of 12 degrees in London and the southeast

Weather Jingle: LoveFm Weather in association with Ariel, staying bright for longer

Scott Adams: Your traffic&travel updates will be here in the next 15 minutes for more on all of our news stories go to lovefm.co.uk/news

Show Jingle – LoveFm Breakfast with Ella, wake up and feel the love – 106.1 LoveFm

Ella Stewart (show presenter) – You’re back with Ella, you have to stay tuned for our fantastic valentines competition where you could be whisking your partner away, for a weeks holiday in Paris. Coming up in the next hour we’ve got tracks from - Rihanna, McFly, and Bruno Mars but first Labrinth featuring Emilie Sande

First few seconds of “Beneath Your Beautiful”

Fade…

Ofcom

When looking at Ofcom it gave me an understanding of what audiences each Radio Station has, and what they should aim at. It explains the Genre and type of Content found on the Radio Stations. I created my own Ofcom format for Love.Fm after looking at other Radio Stations to get the idea of what my Audience should be.

Ofcom for Magic FM

Ofcom for XFM

Ofcom for Capital FM

Ofcom for Heart FM 

Fourth News Bulletin

London couple celebrate their 80^th Wedding anniversary this Valentines Day

News Presenter : And finally a couple from London who married on Valentines Day 80 years ago, are set to celebrate their anniversary later this week
98 year old Sheila Foster and her Husband Redge Foster who will be 103 later this year, are believed to be Britons oldest surviving couple to have married on the 14^th of February. Sheila told Love FM the secret behind the couples lasting happiness

(VOX POP) Sheila: Never keep secrets from each other and never go to bed on an argument… Oh yes and make sure your husband always does as he’s told.