Soundtrack

For the soundtrack I have decided on and planned some particular tracks to be played at certain times on the storyboard.

Intro Track -

At the start of the trailer, from the logo's I have decided that I would like to hear a loud, jumpy, party track to be heard in the background, starting as music that only the audience can hear and then it may possibly be used in the party scene of the trailer. This music will be used as a way of starting the trailer off and getting the audiences attention, also it will project the idea of carefree behaviour and the party lifestyle.

Mid-Way Track -

For mid-way through the trailer when the shots become quicker I've decided that a track, possibly with drums that will gradually build in tempo, would be ideal as it would add to the suspense and therefore apply to the genre. The track would go from the middle of the trailer to the end, gaining speed and ending with a dragged out drum beat at the end, to give the idea of mystery.

Sound Effects at the end -

At the end of the trailer, I would like to use a voice over of one of my characters, while the title shot comes up. With the voice over I would like the character/protagonist to be begging for their life or along that lines as it applies to the storyline and the genre.

To produce the soundtrack and possibly some of the special effects, I would like to use some some software like "GarageBand" or "Audacity" as they would be ideal in allowing me to decide what the tracks sound like, rather than asking an artist for one of their tracks.

Possible Commercial tracks for Trailer -

McFly - Party Girl -

The XX - Islands -



To be able to use these tracks it means that I need to contact the record label or the copyright holder, so as to be able to use them legally. In preparation of this I was given a template of letter, which I changed so as to apply to the songs I wanted.

"Dear Copyright Holder

I am an A level student and I am writing to request your permission to use one track from the latest album by 'Nicola Naisbett' entitled "A2 media studies".

The track I wish to use is "I need an A", track 1 on the album. With your permission this track would be used in my current A-Level Media Project, acting as a soundtrack, this involves creating a Film Trailer, as well as producing a poster for the film and a film magazine cover.

If I received your permission this track would be viewed by my peers, teachers and the OCR exam board, it would also be uploaded to a public video website in order for it to be embedded into my personal blog for research and planning.

The Artist and your Company would be fully recognised throughout pre-production and the final trailer itself. A copyright notice, with wording supplied by you can be included in the records of the project. If this is required, please send full details.

Yours Sincerely,"

(We are no longer able to use commercial tracks, so this is just evidence of planning.)