If you could profile one of the characters in Tunnel 29, who would you choose and why? What would you ask about that wasn't covered in the series? I would absolutely interview the cameramen. Specifically the one who follows Ellen. What must it have been like to just watch her go? Did he expect her … Continue reading Critical Listening #5
Month: February 2020
Critical Listening #4
Pick an episode of Tunnel 29 and describe the different layers of sound that are used to set the scenes in that episode. Are any particularly effective (or ineffective)? Imagine this episode without those sound layers, how would the story be different? Episode 7: The Interrogation I truly love the eerie and suspenseful background music. … Continue reading Critical Listening #4
Vox Pop
https://soundcloud.com/user-681774154-903082411/vox-pop-mixdown When you take sexual attraction out of the equation, what exactly is the difference between a romantic relationship and a friendship? I asked students of Saddleback College to give their candid takes on this question to see how they distinguish between romantic and platonic relationships. For my first attempt at a podcast, I thought … Continue reading Vox Pop
Critical Listening #3
Consider the "moments of reflection" in the episodes you listened to this week. Helena Merriman (Tunnel 29) and Kelly Horan (Last Seen) have distinct writing styles, describe a couple of ways they differ. I would say that Helena Merriman's style is focused on moving the plot forward, while Kelly Horan circles around a central issue … Continue reading Critical Listening #3
Audio Experiments 