Field recordings of sound effects can sometimes mean travelling far to get the exact sound you're looking for, or going to a place where that sound is simulated. We often use music to set moods and pace, and to indicate the start and finish of episodes and scenes. At broadcast time, the signature tune is often a way of identifying the production even before the name is heard. This tune is then recorded onto tape, also including various mood bridges or stings. You can do this by recording variations of the sig tune, eg use percussion to create suspense, bluesy guitar for a sad mood.
Music mixed with sound effects can achieve very different moods and tones.
The sig tune, the bridges and stings are transferred to CD, so that during the recording of the drama, the producer can find them as quickly as possible. If you decide not to create your own music, you will have to find it on commercially-produced CDs. This will need research to find the most suitable music, and paying for the rights to use the music. Back to top Production Following all your pre-production preparation, you move into the production phase. It saves time for the actors to rehearse the timing of the SFX, working together with the technical staff and the director, to ensure the smoother running of the actual recording.