Radio, Documentary and Features.

For this week’s lectorial, we had a guest lecturer – Kyla Brettle.  She discussed the ideas of creating for audio and radio. Through this, we create space (due to audio being a frameless idea). Through audio, we can balance the information that we are given – possess a range of individualistic qualities that screen-based media cannot possess (ie: you are listening into the relation of where you are).

Audio is heavily based on the spoken word and how important it is; the relationship between the radio-er and the listener. The voice has many textures which mean the individual has to use their imagination to possess the story (which isn’t usually possessed in videography). She also mentioned that music should be taken in respect – not too much, not too little.

Sounds of the world represent not only the sounds that are used in field recording (ie: the sound of a tram etc.) however – these sounds can also be replicated. These sounds can be non-verbal, which can make a piece interesting or lively. We also discussed story types and it’s importance in sound – they should be something that you “can’t see” and will best envision the author’s message.

To finish – we touched on editing the audio together and focusing on the key moments (the ‘best bits’) of the piece to tell the bulk of the story.