Title of Programme: Albert and Me (Radio 4 extra)
Are the sound effects appropriate and do they relate to the piece?
At the beginning of the episode in this series (Series 2, episode 8/8), it starts off in what we can gather is a bowling alley, as by the sound effect at around 50 seconds into the episode where we can hear some pins being hit by a bowling ball, and there's lots of references to something concerning a 'ball'. They relate to the piece as it is part of the episode, and it is definitely easy for an audience listening to decipher where they are.
Does the use of incidental music enhance the programme?
At around the 3 minute mark of the episode, we can hear some music being paced between scenes which, in my opinion, is very reminiscent of the music we can hear throughout episodes in 'The Flintstones' cartoon, where they also place it during the transition of scenes. I feel that it does enhance the programme since it signifies the audience as to when some time has passed in the episode, and that a new scene is happening.
Did the programme hold my interest?
The programme held my interest for two separate reasons. The first reason is that I don't really listen to many radio plays, if any, when compared to watching staged plays, and any that I do come to watch manage to hold my interest because of how well the actors use their voice and obviously the use of sound effects describes where the characters are within a scene. The second reason is that Robert Lindsay is one of my favourite TV actors, and it was really interesting to hear his voice in something other than TV/Film.
How effective is the radio programme?
I think that this radio programme is very effective because of its characters and the way that places in scenes are described. What I mean by this is that we can easily decipher where the characters are in the episode by the use of sound effects. Like previously mentioned, we can discover that the first scene takes place in a bowling alley, but in another scene, after some music has been played to transition to another scene, we can hear a typewriter being used, meaning that the character(s) are in an office of some kind.
What time and channel would be appropriate for this material?
I think that something with this quality would be nice to watch during the evening after you've finished work and laying in a nice hot bath.
The channel that this radio play should be featured on would have to be on a radio specific programme on the television, perhaps a BBC Radio broadcast? Or, just like it was originally broadcasted, put the radio play on Radio 4.
Title of Programme: Star Wars Battlefront Reveal Trailer
Are the sound effects appropriate and do they relate to the trailer?
To see a game trailer capture the cinematic essence of the Star Wars universe is definitely something to reel in audiences without question. The sound effects are more than appropriate as they are very reminiscent, if not, the same used in the movies. They relate because it brings a real sense of atmosphere and I guess realism to the game itself, you feel like you are part of the Star Wars universe.
Does the use of incidental music enhance the trailer?
Much like the sound effects, the music is the one of the better parts of the trailer. It's exactly like the soundtrack from the movie's. I feel that the music used throughout this trailer helps to move it along with the gameplay. Much for the same reason, it helps to enhance the piece since it brings that Star Wars atmosphere to the big screen, but this time, you're in control of the Heroes/Villains actions.
Did the trailer hold my interest?
As a big fan of the Star Wars genre and practically anything related to science fiction, this trailer definitely held my interest the whole way through. One of the most specific reasons I liked this trailer was the action held within it along with the words 'Game Engine Footage'. Since the trailer says this line, I know what to expect by playing this game, and the action that follows thereafter is more than satisfying, and I can speak for all the people who liked this trailer also.
How effective is the trailer?
I feel that the trailer is very effective in its portrayal of the game overall. It lets the fans of Star Wars and the game developers know exactly what they're getting into when buying this game. The fact that they included the words 'Game Engine Footage', along with the sound effects carried over from the movies, and again, along with the little voice acting of the rebel and storm trooper soldiers going along with the fantastic action sequences makes the trailer that much more enjoyable to watch and it ever so increases the audience hype for the game to come out.
