This week, I continued developing my skills in Adobe Audition by working on short-form football highlight packages. The first task focused on creating a 90-second Champions League round-up, designed to sound like a professional radio or digital broadcast update. I was given pre-recorded audio files—including commentary, match clips, and a background music bed — and my first goal was to edit these elements together into a smooth, polished segment.

Once I had completed that version, I moved on to creating my own version from scratch—writing my own script, recording my own voiceover, and editing it into a finished highlight package.

The target audience for this project was football fans aged 20–50, particularly those who follow the Champions League closely and enjoy short, high-energy match updates. I kept that in mind by using conversational language, lively delivery, and a rhythm that felt engaging from start to finish.

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Technical

For this project, I used Adobe Audition for the full editing process—from cutting and layering the clips to recording and mastering my own commentary. My setup included the Audio Technica AT2020 Microphone, allowing for a clear, broadcast-quality sound. I monitored everything through studio headphones to make sure levels stayed even and there was no background interference. I used my Macbook Pro as the main hardware for its portability and its Mac OS, which is ideal for seamlessly running Audition.

In post-production, I used fade-ins and fade-outs to make transitions between segments smoother.

Story

The purpose of my highlight package was to summarise the key matches of the week while keeping it exciting and easy to follow. I structured my script so that the biggest fixtures—like Liverpool vs Real Madrid—came first, with smaller games mentioned afterwards. This created a natural flow that matched how audiences expect highlights to be presented.

Before recording, I analyzed how broadcasters such as TalkSport, BBC Radio 5 Live, and Sky Sports News structure their updates. I noticed that their presenters maintain energy even when delivering short factual lines, often using quick pauses and repetition to make scores more memorable. I applied these techniques when rehearsing my own lines to ensure my delivery sounded professional and confident.

Style

I aimed for something that felt fast, modern, and broadcast-ready. The segment needed to sound like something you might hear during a live radio update or on social media platforms.

My script was written to be spoken, not read—meaning I focused on rhythm, emotion, and timing rather than formal sentence structure. I used natural language that mirrored real-life sports commentary and added emphasis to certain words to match the intensity of the game moments.

The goal was to create a balance between credibility and entertainment, so it would appeal to both casual listeners and passionate football fans.

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This project allowed me to strengthen multiple areas of production and presentation. I learned to align commentary, sound beds, and highlights efficiently in Adobe Audition. I also practiced controlling my tone, speed, and projection for a more confident delivery. In addition, writing a script that fits naturally into 90 seconds helped me focus on rhythm and timing. I had to go over my script multiple times to ensure I’m saying more with fewer words. And lastly, I used Audition tools to clean up my audio and achieve a consistent, professional sound.

Find screenshots for all things mentioned above here:

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What went well:

• My initial version using pre-recorded clips and commentary came together cleanly and helped me understand how professionals structure highlight reels.
• Recording my own voice gave me the chance to apply what I learned and sound more natural and energetic.
• I handled fades, levels, and EQ adjustments more confidently, leading to a more balanced mix.

Even Better if:

• Including subtle sound effects could make future packages feel more immersive.
• I could vary my delivery more depending on the emotion or intensity of each match.
• Using short audio stings or match intro effects could make the highlights flow even better.

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