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Journalism Next: Chapter 7: Making Audio Journalism Visible. Cindy Royal, Ph.D Assistant 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
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Journalism Next: Chapter 7: Making Audio Journalism Visible Cindy Royal, Ph.D Assistant 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, MP3, WMA • Audacity – free download • Garageband – free with Mac • Podcasting and iTunes