Creating The Podcast

After all the prep work involved in planning for a podcast, it's time to actually create the podcast! This week, I decided to create a PSA on drunk driving. With this PSA, I was able to play around with various sound effects and music choices as well as create a storyline. I kept the podcast at exactly two minutes, as I didn't want to drag out a PSA.

Here it is!

https://soundcloud.com/mel-c-144234079/drunk-driving-psa-mixdown?si=c3ea8d2d237d45fa9b2e3fb20f8aadf9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Research

After taking a podcast course in my second year of college, it was refreshing to go back and do further research on podcasting. In the article, "7 Secrets for Getting Pro-Sounding Vocals on Home Recordings," by Filippo Gaetani, I found the tips to be very helpful. Some of his tips include checking the mic levels, position the mic properly, focus on the performance, knowing when to process vocal sound. By using a microphone I could plug into my laptop, it made the editing and recording process very easy through Adobe Audition. The tips from the article also helped polish my narration and editing skills even further.

Audio and Video

https://youtu.be/wOwblaKmyVw?si=XFp5RbpGI3xR851N

Miley Cyrus' backyard sessions are some of my favorite videos to watch. The balance in the audio is flawless and the videos match the ambiance of the music. Matching the music to the story or setting is so important for setting the mood. I always found Cyrus' backyard sessions to match the song she's singing, which is easy for viewers to connect with.

https://youtu.be/WCtJ_EZQQBM?si=8gbfFSCCYSJXHhXv

Shifting gears from the melodies of Miley Cyrus, Tom Cruise movies always fascinated me. Between the sound effects, visuals, stunts, special effects and graphics, they're always keeping an audience on the edge of their seats. In this particular clip, the audio of Cruise in the plane and the sounds that match the plane keep the scene exciting and jaw dropping.

https://youtu.be/owMGL8g-sqA?si=xEazTIbN_zBX899l

This scene from "The Shining" always sends chills down my spin. I think what makes the scene so captivating is the combination of the music, background and narration between both actors. As the conversation escalates, the music becomes much more ominous, even though it started as a typical, old-fashioned tune. When the music escalates with the dialogue, the scene becomes more intense. The soft spoken tone of the original inn-keeper also makes the scene more unsettling.