1. Radio Trails Analysis
Trail for
(station/channel)
Target audience
Tone of voice?
Sound effects?
(SFX)
Wildtrack/ambient
sound?
Use of music?
How many tracks?
Sound levels?
Length?
Other notes/common
elements/conventions
“Italian Grand Prix”
The target audience is both male and females
typically over the age of 16 years old. The target
audience is also to those that are interested in
the grand prix or something similar.
The voiceover is very enthusiastic and shows
their passion in the race. It is also of a clear tone
so that it is easier
The backing track consists of the ambient sound
of a live race. The sound effects set the scene
for the documentary before the voiceover
starts.
There is the ambient sound of racing cars in a
race in the background to set the scene for
both the documentary and the radio trailer.
It also adds enthusiasm to the trailer.
The upbeat music in the background creates an
enthusiastic tone to the trailer.
There are three tracks in this radio trail.
The sound level are quite high as there is a lot of
ambient sound to compete with in the
background.
The radio trailer is approximately 40 seconds
long.
The radio trailer advertises the documentary as
well as the broadcasting channel.
The upbeat music grabs the attention of the
audience immediately