Day 9 - On day 9 we researched more into our theme of christmas and commercialism, on agreeing that we should alter our line of research, but stick with the same subject (on day 7) we came up with the idea to make the project more primarily based on the Recession, and see how it affects Christmas, the retail industry, and the consumers 0f its commercialism. The title "Will the recession make christmas 2008 the worst in 30 years?" 
So This would be the title we would use in the pitch next week, in that week would, as a group, research into the topic and create our presentation. including budget costs, people we would interview, where we would interview, whether we will use vox pops, and what questions we will ask? primary and secondary research from surveys, internet research, forums, newspapers and any other sources we may find.
Day 10 - On day 10 we went out to do some practice soundscapes in a few different environments around our local town. We had three microphones, 1 condenser mic and a set of dual condenser mics, and used three stands to position them, when we got to our desired location. we set them up in a few good locations. The first was a harbor in Uphill, and gathered noises of the sails clanking, some construction machinery, a radio in the background and some waves. The second location wasn't that good of a source; we went to the beach to record a soundscape of the sea, but the wind was too overpowering and we could not pick up much other sound.
So This would be the title we would use in the pitch next week, in that week would, as a group, research into the topic and create our presentation. including budget costs, people we would interview, where we would interview, whether we will use vox pops, and what questions we will ask? primary and secondary research from surveys, internet research, forums, newspapers and any other sources we may find.
Day 10 - On day 10 we went out to do some practice soundscapes in a few different environments around our local town. We had three microphones, 1 condenser mic and a set of dual condenser mics, and used three stands to position them, when we got to our desired location. we set them up in a few good locations. The first was a harbor in Uphill, and gathered noises of the sails clanking, some construction machinery, a radio in the background and some waves. The second location wasn't that good of a source; we went to the beach to record a soundscape of the sea, but the wind was too overpowering and we could not pick up much other sound.
The third location we went was just outside the pier, or rather, where the pier used to be. it lies just next to a main road, near the town centre. The front end of the pier still has some amusements left, therefore still attracts some people. we could pick up children speaking, buses going past, general conversation and seagulls. This was quite a good area, although next to the seafront, there was still a trace of the wind overpowering.
Then we also recorded at both ends of the High street (town centre). The wind here was less overpowering, we got lots of feet walking, buses pulling up again, money in pockets rattling and lots of conversation. This was one of the more successful out of our practices. So what will my soundscape be on, and how will i do it? (read next blog).
