[beaton]

Here is my first draft of my radio broadcast. Please be kind.
It is my first attempt, looking at cleaning it up some more but for the most part will probally say the same thing unless I get some good ideas from the group. Using it as a teaser and will start broadcasting 2 weeks prior to halloween. Again I must thank the sweeneyfamily.

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~beatonsr/data/fmhalloweenmix.mp3

 

[darryl]

Good morning, says site is unavailale.

 

[Sinister]

I got the same thing. Please fix this and make it a valid link. If not, I will have no choice but to delete this thread or lock it.

 

[beaton]

Having problems with the websever trying to find a new sever to host the audio file. Give me a couple hours and will be fixed.

 

[Sinister]

No prob, dude. We can wait for a little while.

 

[beaton]

Here is the fm transmission on a new server. I know it still needs some work, willing to take all critisms. Am going to add at the end that can good donations are more than welcome to be used for the upcoming holidays to support fellow soldiers.

http://www.home.earthlink.net/~beatonsr/data/fmhalloweenmix.mp3

 

[beaton]

link should be working now!!

 

[shaunathan]

yeah I got to hear it!!

Out of the three segments the first is the only part with no music, do you plan to put music there?

 

[SweeneyFamilyHorror]

Hey Beaton! I think it's great (and that copy at the end is brilliant ;-) If there's any way to drop a little music under your VO I think that would give it that much more production value, however, if you can't do it it's not worth fretting about. I like how you kept it loose. I'll admit that our story constrains the amount and kind of props we use in our yard haunt. I feel the need to ensure that nothing in the yard breaks out of the storyline. You've left yourself room to breathe. Good luck with it! I hope it makes your haunt even better.

 

[beaton]

fm broadcast 2nd draft

Here is my 2nd draft on what I will be broadcasting starting 2 weeks prior to halloween. Will put a short song in between the loop. What do you think? And thanks for the earlier comments.

http://home.earthlink.net/~beatonsr/data/fmbroadcast2.mp3

 

[Dr Morbius]

Sounds great! But..you beeped out H***! LOL! Great job, man.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I agree, enjoyed it.

I'll be doing one this yr also, well as soon as I put this kit together!!

 

[shaunathan]

I liked that second draft, very nice

 

[SweeneyFamilyHorror]

Yes, I think this is working even better. People will love it. Be sure you advertise the frequency you choose big and bold. The howl/hell joke is fun. Occasionally your read sounds a little rushed. If you still feel like jacking with it, I'd now go back and just have a little more fun with your own voiceover. No need to try to effect a voice if you don't want to. Just slow it down. Not sure what program you are using but there may be some filters you can use to enhance your voice. I think it is just great as is but I've been messing with ours for five years now and STILL don't have everything in there I want. Great job.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

What unit are you using? It is a Ramsey, right?

 

[widowsbluff]

Sounds good, I'm sure your TOT's will enjoy. If you do want to tinker with it you might fade the the transitions in and out a bit more and slow down the monologe (sp?). I know we did over twenty takes before I was happy with the result.

 

[beaton]

I am using a belkin tunecast II modified with an antenna to make it stronger. If I get time I will play with it more, but I still have to make my sign and donation box to advertise the freq. Still working on my floating grim reaper as well as my girl in a well prop(that I haven't yet started) as well as a few minor props. Thanks everyone for the good reviews and advise, I will admit it isn't too bad for a last minute decision and first year.

 

[SweeneyFamilyHorror]

Hey Beaton, how did you modify the antenna? I just use the telescoping thing they sent with our ramsey unit...any tips on what you did would be welcome.

 

[beaton]

here is the link i used to modify my fm transmitter, bought it from amazon for 24.99 w/free shipping

http://www.christmasdisplays.net/fmtransmitter.php