Om lecture 4_podcasts
- 1. Using Audio at NewspapersSeptember 1, 2010Jennifer Brannock Cox
- 2. Why Use Audio?To convey emotionHelps readers envision the sceneConveys the source’s voice – literallyAdds drama and authenticity
- 3. Journalistic SoundMore serious in natureAvoid sound effects, musicNot over-produced, much simpler Tells a storyShort and sweet – like a newspaper article
- 4. What to RecordNatural sound:Human background noiseCheering, crowd mummers, snoringScenery noiseFootsteps, music, windSound bites:Quotes from sources & pieces of interviewsParts of a speech or panel discussion
- 5. Podcast Worthy?A city council meeting?A protest?A beach clean-up?A feature on dog parks?
- 6. ExamplesHealth Caring podcastRoller DerbyHamas Threats
- 7. TipsWrite a preliminary script so you know what to listen forWhat story do you hope to convey?Look for descriptive sound bites with background information Gather plenty of background noise You’re probably not going to use much, but it’s always better to have it than to notRefine the script
- 8. Script-Writing Tips Use ear-catching words“Slashing prices” rather than “reducing prices”Avoid long words that are hard to digest or words the listener will have to pause to understandWrite short sentences with one purposeNO: Oscar went to the store, and he bought a pound of cheese.YES: Oscar went to the store. He bought a pound of cheese.By Jonathan Halls: http://www.podcastersportal.com/ScriptingAPodcast.htm
- 9. Script-Writing Tips Be care you are not muffling your phrases“Concern is rising over attacks on tourists.”“Concern is rising over a tax on tourists.”Use a serif font, and lower-case lettersDouble-spacePractice reading aloud and make notes for where you want to change your toneBy Jonathan Halls: http://www.podcastersportal.com/ScriptingAPodcast.htm
- 10. For TuesdayCome with an audio interview to edit in labNo readingsNo lecture Tuesday – we’ll discuss editing in labHave a great weekend!