D-DAY!

 

After numerous weeks of preparation, the day had finally come. We went live to air on 3RRR and surprisingly it went relatively alright. Having faced a few last minute set backs, we were able to put forward a full 1 hour show containing 3 interviews and all the relevant information required.

 

There were a few technical difficulties that arose during the the hour.. but although they felt like they dragged on forever while we were on the air, upon listening back to them, they actually didn’t sound too apparent.

 

I am happy to have it behind us so we can now focus on the feature and our 2nd stint at R.W.A.V.

Having passed the first half of the semester, it has come time to submit the plan for the feature we wish to present in week 12. Pertaining to the rise in sexual assault at music festivals, the feature will aim to highlight the serious societal problem while also drawing on expert opinion to support any claims made.

 

The production plan for the feature will go as follows:

 

TOPIC:

 

Sexual Assault at Music Festivals and the apparent lack of policy implemented to help curb and address such a troubling problem.

 

DURATION:

 

10 – 15 Minutes

 

AIM:

 

To highlight the lack of policy and surrounding support for people who have been Sexually Assaulted at music festivals and the victim blaming mentality that forces many victims to repress and deny their own sexual assault experience.

 

SUMMARY OF STYLE:

 

The piece will oscillate between a soundscape and interview based style. The interviews will be used to address serious psychological and legal frameworks, while the soundscapes will immerse the listener into the ‘scene’ that we are attempting to depict. The use of Vox Pop’s may be helpful in relating our views back to that of the Melbourne Public, however we will decide on this later.

Interviews to be conducted are with – Rainbow Serpent Festival organizer, Ballarat Police Officer and C.A.S.A (Centre Against Sexual Assault). Following the C.A.S.A interview, there may be the potential to interview a sexual assault survivor.

 

RESEARCH:

 

We have compiled a list of statistics and documents pertaining to sexual assault at music festivals, however we are yet to research the greater psychological effects of Sexual Assault in detail.

 

ADDITIONAL SOUND SOURCES:

 

We will source all sound effects from a royalty free website or record them ourselves (Foley). We have gained permission from a few local bands / producers to use their music throughout the piece, however we are waiting to hear back from the Rainbow Serpent Festival organisers to see if we can use the stems from their recordings of the actual festival itself.

 

 

PRODUCTION ROLES:

 

Patrick – Recording, Interviewing & Mixing

Bek – Interviewing & Research

Aisha – Research & Mixing

Amalina – Interviewing & Research

Laura – Recording & Mixing

 

PRODUCTION RESOURCES:

 

2 x Portable Recorder (H4N)

2 x XLR Cables (3m)

2 x Microphones (SM58 or equivalent)

1 x Binaural Microphone

1 x Editing Platform (Protools)

 

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:

 

4-5-16 | Interview Carolyn (C.A.S.A)

6-5-16 | Record Foley sound of Newlyn (the area Rainbow Serpent is situated in)

 

We are still waiting to hear back from the other interviewees; however once we have heard back from them we can commence a more thorough production schedule.

 

27-5-16 | Submit Feature to Bruce and Sam.