1. LCA English and Communications
Vox Pop
LCA English and Communications

2. Vox Pop Shortened form of “vox populi” Latin for voice of the people
Effectively recording the voices and opinions of passers by

3. Vox Pop
Consist of a montage of voices/opinions usually recorded in a public place
Often in street or shopping centre

4. Vox Pop Generally cut together rather than carefully mixed
Short - normally seconds.
Any more will sound laboured

5. Vox Pop Represents views of the public
Is not scientific - it is the 6 people who were willing to talk
A range of voices/opinions

6. Vox Pop
Include range of
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
Sensible
Crazy
Outraged

7. Vox Pop Audibly on location
Backgound noise e.g. traffic makes it sound real
Not drowned out!

8. Vox Pop
Best ones are quirky/odd
Fast paced

9. Vox Pop Normally reporters voice DOES NOT appear
Question is edited out
Avoid big complex questions e.g. How much do you like shopping?

10. Next Work in teams of 3 Get headphones and splitters
Go to
Follow the link to the BBC training site
Make notes as you go