None of these podcasts have the option of recording nat sound in the field. What types of sound do they use to create a well rounded podcast? Why do they work well (or do they not work well?)Reflect on the episode you liked most, what was it that drew you in? What might you apply to your … Continue reading Critical Listening #8
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Critical Listening #7
This is our first foray into fictional storytelling. What are a few of your immediate thoughts/reactions? Which fictional podcast did you find most compelling? Why? 2. Reflect on the transitions between scenes in Homecoming, particularly the time jumps in the storyline. Briefly describe how sound (music, sound effects, silence, etc) is used to make those … Continue reading Critical Listening #7
Critical Listening #6
Compare and contrast the delivery styles of Everything is Alive and Snap Judgement. Which do you prefer? Why?What characteristic (inflection, tone, pacing, etc.) of your preferred delivery would you like to emulate? I prefer Everything is Alive's delivery style, for sure. It's curated and professional. As much as hearing from people talk candidly about their lives is interesting, the … Continue reading Critical Listening #6
Critical Listening #5
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
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
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
Critical Listening #2
Who are the heroes and villains of each series? If you think the roles are clear, how does the podcast signal that a character is a hero or villain? If you think the roles are unclear, how might the podcast clarify the character roles for you?Producer/Reporter Kelly Horan inserts herself as a character in Last Seen. … Continue reading Critical Listening #2
Critical Listening #1
Have you ever listened to a true crime podcast like Last Seen, or a serialized documentary like Tunnel 29? If you have, how do these podcasts compare to what you've listened to before? If not, what is your honest initial reaction to this style of podcasting? The only true crime/documentary podcasts I have listened to were Dirty … Continue reading Critical Listening #1
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