Sound and Storytelling Studio/booth sound vs. in the field: “street” or actuality Adds texture, emotion, adds detail and layers/complexity, paints a picture

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Different types of sound Interview clips - recordings of a story’s subject(s), typically recorded on location or over the phone. Interview sound bites help bring the characters in our stories to life Voice-overs - include any scripted narration that’s recorded, usually in a studio, to push a storyline forward Natural sounds - “sound effects” recorded on location — specific elements that command the listener’s attention – used as punctuation Ambient sounds are the background noises that create a sense of place — for eg the sounds of a city park vs. a dentist’s office or a bank

Tips for getting good audio Monitor sound – use headphones, review your audio Good audio conveys information Focus on the ordinary – common actions, like a person inhaling, a finger tapping a desk, a bicycle bell or car honking Plan ahead Minimize noise