Journalism Next Chapter 7 Making Audio Journalism Visible
Journalism Next: Chapter 7: Making Audio Journalism Visible Cindy Royal, Ph. D Associate Professor Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication croyal@txstate. edu www. cindyroyal. com www. onthatnote. com tech. cindyroyal. net twitter. com/cindyroyal facebook. com/cindyroyal
Audio Journalism • Audio not exclusively a radio format • Simple tools: microphone, recorder, free software • Mobile phone – publish a report from the scene • Listeners “see” with the mind • Intimate and personal relationship with listeners
Audio Journalism Presence Emotions Atmosphere Combine voice-over, natural sound and sound effects, including music • NPR set the standard • •
Audio Journalism • • Reporter overviews Podcasts Audio slideshows Breaking news
Recording Interviews • • • Choose your location Record natural sound Prepare your subject Watch what you say Try delayed recording Mark the best spots
Doing Voice-overs • • Write a script Warm up Find operative words Keep it conversational
Gear • • • Digital audio recorder Record on computer Use external mic Use headphones Prep in advance
Editing Audio • • Understand formats: AIFF, WAV, MP 3, WMA Audacity – free download Garageband – free with Mac Podcasting and i. Tunes
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