Audio Storytelling

Catalog description

: Audio, it has been said, is the most visual of media. How can that be? Radio programmer Rick Sklar said that, since audio engaged only one of the senses (hearing), it "stimulated the listener to create in his or her mind a picture... Every listener 'saw' a different show, but each show was perfect." Audio Is a powerful way to make listeners feel like they're part of the story. Learning the basics of recording and editing audio is not hard. But capturing high-quality sound and weaving it together into compelling stories is an ongoing challenge, even for the most seasoned producers. In this course, you will learn how to record and edit audio, write for the ear, conduct effective interviews, and produce sound-rich stories in various styles. You will get hands-on experience with recording and editing hardware and software, and learn how to pitch and produce a podcast. This course also examines the history, economics and ethics of audio storytelling.