http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/nyregion/1-in-8-million/index.html#
This is a package from The New York Times called "One in Eight Million," which features audio slideshows of 54 interesting people from New York. I really liked this one piece called "Lynn True: The Sports Fan." I liked this audio slideshow specifically because even though it is not the most newsworthy, I can completely relate to her. She invests all of her emotions into a football game, but after 3 hours it is over, unlike all of the other work and things we have to deal with in our regular lives. It is an escape for her, like it is for me. The other audio slideshows in the package were also very interesting. Although, once again they weren't the most newsworthy, but you get a glimpse into a person's life out of a city of 8 million.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Maddy Roth, Favorite Audio Piece
http://www.radiolab.org/2008/feb/25/contagious-laughter/
This audio piece about a boarding school of girls in 1962 Tanzania, where an epidemic of contagious laughter took over. When Producer Ellen Horne travels to Tanzania, she finds that contagious laughter is a teenage girl disease; it has to do with the transitions of female adolescence. She also finds that laughter is a symbol for freedom and independence.
I think this is an unbelievable and creative story topic. I love the overlapping echoes of girls laughing in the background, the way that every time the principal closes the school you hear a boom of doom. I like the eerie music of the doctors getting in their Land Rover and researching the science behind the contagious laughter and the faint, suspenseful music of the walk to the witch doctor. The way the interviews are intermittently sewn in through Horne's voice makes the piece sound like all the more of a captivating tale.
This audio piece about a boarding school of girls in 1962 Tanzania, where an epidemic of contagious laughter took over. When Producer Ellen Horne travels to Tanzania, she finds that contagious laughter is a teenage girl disease; it has to do with the transitions of female adolescence. She also finds that laughter is a symbol for freedom and independence.
I think this is an unbelievable and creative story topic. I love the overlapping echoes of girls laughing in the background, the way that every time the principal closes the school you hear a boom of doom. I like the eerie music of the doctors getting in their Land Rover and researching the science behind the contagious laughter and the faint, suspenseful music of the walk to the witch doctor. The way the interviews are intermittently sewn in through Horne's voice makes the piece sound like all the more of a captivating tale.
Favorite Audio Piece
This audio piece may not be the most technically skilled or groundbreaking piece we have encountered in this class, but damn it if I can't relate 100% to everything in this report. This is a report on how people that grew up in the 90's were the last generation to have a tv to use as a primary form of entertainment, specifically Nickelodeon shows. As someone who grew up on those shows I agree with pretty much everything on this report. Hearing some of the clips from shows on this report brought back a lot of nostalgia, something that isn't easy for a report to do.
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=135072676&m=135072655
http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=135072676&m=135072655
Taylor Lewis Fave Audio Piece
http://www.mediachameleon.org/media/audio/HockeyDiaries.html
This piece featured Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich and Karl Alzner in the 2008 season. It's a very low-key piece focused on the action and the perspective of the players. The British voice was a bit annoying, but other than that I just love the overall personality of it. I like the fact that the story came from the subjects' mouths rather than relying on narration to set-up every single action. The skating audio was used well, as the softness of it allowed it to be played while someone was talking, which I thought was a nice effect. In particular, around 28-30 minutes, I love how the piece subtly climaxes, surprising but not throwing me. It's very intense, but not so intimidating that it doesn't fit with the rest of the piece.
This piece featured Washington Capitals' Brooks Laich and Karl Alzner in the 2008 season. It's a very low-key piece focused on the action and the perspective of the players. The British voice was a bit annoying, but other than that I just love the overall personality of it. I like the fact that the story came from the subjects' mouths rather than relying on narration to set-up every single action. The skating audio was used well, as the softness of it allowed it to be played while someone was talking, which I thought was a nice effect. In particular, around 28-30 minutes, I love how the piece subtly climaxes, surprising but not throwing me. It's very intense, but not so intimidating that it doesn't fit with the rest of the piece.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Rachael Pacella Favorite audio piece
http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2011/04/01/135041848/ok-gos-damian-kulash-crafts-pro-dial-up-anthem
I really loved this piece. First, it includes the very very recognizable noise of dial up internet starting up. Later, OK go's Damian Kulash said "That sound..I think it's like what the Beatles must have to my parents, it calls back out all of the rage and lust and hormones of my youth."
This piece provides a lot of different perspectives on one subject, the idea of the slow internet movement. It shows a business which focuses on the idea of slowness, hand pouring coffee and blocking phone signal.They interview a young woman who appreciates the idea. They interview a professor who says slower internet is like meditating. There is an interview with a woman who started the "slow food movement." Those perspectives are all very different and add to the story.
The details which are given are great including the background noise, like coffee beans being poured and a person asking for two hours of dial-up. I also liked how they introduced and ended the interview with Kulash with "Love Me Longtime."
I really loved this piece. First, it includes the very very recognizable noise of dial up internet starting up. Later, OK go's Damian Kulash said "That sound..I think it's like what the Beatles must have to my parents, it calls back out all of the rage and lust and hormones of my youth."
This piece provides a lot of different perspectives on one subject, the idea of the slow internet movement. It shows a business which focuses on the idea of slowness, hand pouring coffee and blocking phone signal.They interview a young woman who appreciates the idea. They interview a professor who says slower internet is like meditating. There is an interview with a woman who started the "slow food movement." Those perspectives are all very different and add to the story.
The details which are given are great including the background noise, like coffee beans being poured and a person asking for two hours of dial-up. I also liked how they introduced and ended the interview with Kulash with "Love Me Longtime."
Favorite Audio Piece
I really don't listen to a lot of audio pieces, but when I was looking for one to listen to I stumbled upon "This American Life" on NPR. This piece was so intriguing. It is about two women who were switched at birth and only found out 40 years ago when one of the mothers wrote a letter to the other mother. The ironic and crazy thing about this is that the two families lived in the same town and had common friends. This piece is rather long but I still couldn't help but being hooked into the story. This is such an unusual topic and it was really interesting to hear about something like this.
Connor Letourneau, Favorite Audio Piece
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fespnradio%2Fplayer%3Frd%3D1%23%2Fpodcenter%2F%3Fid%3D6007672%26autoplay%3D1%26callsign%3DESPNRADIO%26id%3D6007672%26autoplay%3D1&h=7c9dd
I've shared a link to an audio piece entitled "Frank Lobos, Soccer" by ESPN's "Outside the Lines." The segment profiles Frank Lobos, a former Chilean soccer star who was among the 33 Chilean miners rescued in October. I chose this piece because it tells a fascinating story, and it does it a unique way. Rather than simply having Lobos tell his own story, it overlays commentary from former teammates, family and fans. It also plays audio from his time in the mine, and from his playing days. The end result is a compelling audio piece that does Lobos' story justice.
I've shared a link to an audio piece entitled "Frank Lobos, Soccer" by ESPN's "Outside the Lines." The segment profiles Frank Lobos, a former Chilean soccer star who was among the 33 Chilean miners rescued in October. I chose this piece because it tells a fascinating story, and it does it a unique way. Rather than simply having Lobos tell his own story, it overlays commentary from former teammates, family and fans. It also plays audio from his time in the mine, and from his playing days. The end result is a compelling audio piece that does Lobos' story justice.
Jonathan Elbaz, Favorite Audio Piece
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/nyregion/1-in-8-million/index.html#/elizabeth_cousins
The story profiles young mother Elizabeth Cousins who reflects on having her child, Mahniya so early in life. The entire piece is one long take of Cousins' voice. It's powerful to hear her laugh and question herself simultaneously, knowing how prevalent and dicey teenage pregnancy has become.
You immediately identify with Elizabeth after hearing her talk for just a few minutes
The story profiles young mother Elizabeth Cousins who reflects on having her child, Mahniya so early in life. The entire piece is one long take of Cousins' voice. It's powerful to hear her laugh and question herself simultaneously, knowing how prevalent and dicey teenage pregnancy has become.
You immediately identify with Elizabeth after hearing her talk for just a few minutes
Jeremy Spiegel audio piece
http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2008/08/08/06
This is an example of a recent audio piece that I really enjoyed listening to. Samantha Swindler, the managing editor of The Corbin (Kentucky) Times-Tribune, talks about an investigative report she published recently. Swindler talks about how she uncovered this story, which led to the indictment of the county sheriff. Swindler's story sends the message that reporters do not have to work at the New York Times or Washington Post to make an impact with their stories, and that journalists are an important staple of the community everywhere. Her story was significant to me personally because I have driven through Corbin many times and would never think that something interesting would happen there, and now I know that the most intriguing reporting can happen anywhere.
This is an example of a recent audio piece that I really enjoyed listening to. Samantha Swindler, the managing editor of The Corbin (Kentucky) Times-Tribune, talks about an investigative report she published recently. Swindler talks about how she uncovered this story, which led to the indictment of the county sheriff. Swindler's story sends the message that reporters do not have to work at the New York Times or Washington Post to make an impact with their stories, and that journalists are an important staple of the community everywhere. Her story was significant to me personally because I have driven through Corbin many times and would never think that something interesting would happen there, and now I know that the most intriguing reporting can happen anywhere.
Bulavinetz, assignment 4
The first four (about) minutes of this clip is about an interesting topic which I feel is unique for an audio show. In addition, I think they do a nice job with background noise and making the listener feel like they are at the church. I could picture the scene in my head. Finally, they had interesting and short interviews that created a series of interesting characters. I especially liked the small child's comment about the bird and how she didn't know if it was blessed because they had just gotten it. I think that really conveyed her innocence and why people bring their animals to be blessed in an effective manner.
Eytan Hirsch, Favorite Audio Piece
http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2008/08/08/06
This piece from NPR's "On the Media" focuses on issues surrounding new 3-D technology that has recently been taking over the film industry. Since the number of ticket sales at movie theaters has decreased significantly in recent years, studios have been trying to take advantage of this 3-D technology to attempt to lure audiences back into the theaters. However, 3-D movies are also more expensive than their 2-D companions, and many people feel that the 3-D gimmick doesn't add much to the experience. I really enjoyed this piece because I am quite interested in the movie industry and its effects on society. As discussed in the piece, nearly everyone loves movies, but the issue is finding new ways to get people back into theaters when tickets are so expensive and the economy is struggling. I liked the light tone between the interviewer and the interviewee, who both expressed a lot of excitement regarding this new technology and what it can bring to the film industry. Overall, the piece provides a lot of great information to people who may not be completely familiar with 3-D technology and the dilemma that has been causing in recent years.
Karly Moll, Favorite Audio Piece
http://www.miamiherald.com/slideshows/#violins
This is a piece titled "Strings of Hope" which was written about bringing musical success to inner-city students. I liked this piece in particular because in addition to telling the story about these students, the music that the students play continues through the entire audio piece, which adds extra emphasis to the story that is being told. The story itself is inspirational and I find it to be an uplifting and interesting piece to listen to.
Hannah Porter, Favorite audio piece
http://www.npr.org/2011/03/12/134426574/lupe-fiasco-two-sides-to-everything
"All Songs Considered" is my favorite NPR program. NPR brings in all types of singers, songwriters and musicians and never fails to introduce me to new artists.
I like this interview of Lupe Fiasco because it exposes a side of the artist that I did not know about. Lupe Fiasco's music comes in and out of the interview, giving a good taste of the artist's work and goes deep into the topics he raps about in his music. The interview is casual and comfortable and very informative. I think that people who may not have liked Lupe Fiasco's music before can listen to this interview and have a new appreciation for him and his work.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Krista Babyak favorite audio
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/02/health/healthguide/TE_autism.html
I really liked this not only because of the content but because of the visual slides as well. I think it gives a good insight for people trying to understand autism; I really liked how there was a variety of views that were highlighted, from parents to the actual people who are autistic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VYKbIM61fAM
Technically it's not just audio, but here's another really cool story about one of my favorite surfers who happens to be disabled. Check it out.
I really liked this not only because of the content but because of the visual slides as well. I think it gives a good insight for people trying to understand autism; I really liked how there was a variety of views that were highlighted, from parents to the actual people who are autistic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VYKbIM61fAM
Technically it's not just audio, but here's another really cool story about one of my favorite surfers who happens to be disabled. Check it out.
Eric Garland, Favorite Audio
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15127337
The link posted above is an audio piece that truly is moving to listen to in my opninion. It is about a man who used to listen to his grandfather tell him old war stories from WWII. His grandfather flew bombers in the war. When he was younger, he used to hear funny stories, giving him the impression that war was "fun." Once he got older, his grandfather told him more adult stories, like when he came home from war, injured from shrapnel and had a hole through his thigh. The speaker also talked about a double-amputee whose main regret is not stopping enough shrapnel with his own body to save his friend. The speaker's voice gets shaky at the end, as it filled up with emotion talking about how heroic soldiers are. Truly, a moving piece.
The link posted above is an audio piece that truly is moving to listen to in my opninion. It is about a man who used to listen to his grandfather tell him old war stories from WWII. His grandfather flew bombers in the war. When he was younger, he used to hear funny stories, giving him the impression that war was "fun." Once he got older, his grandfather told him more adult stories, like when he came home from war, injured from shrapnel and had a hole through his thigh. The speaker also talked about a double-amputee whose main regret is not stopping enough shrapnel with his own body to save his friend. The speaker's voice gets shaky at the end, as it filled up with emotion talking about how heroic soldiers are. Truly, a moving piece.
Emily Witty;Final Assignment
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/nation/guns/cop-killers-remorse/
Not strictly an audio piece but It's great to listen to even without the video. Excellent natural sound from the police cars and city noise. A really honest and sad piece about a policeman that was shot and killed because of the ease of getting guns in the United States. It also makes you have sympathy for the shooter, it shows he isn't a monster. Really well done overall.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Ethan Scholl's Audio Piece
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128571090
(The audio piece plays on top).
This is an excellent audio piece covering a large concert from an artist many may have heard of. More importantly, though, the piece is done by my uncle, Will Hermes, and features an interview with my little sister, Phoebe Scholl.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Homework Details for Next Week
For next week:
Tell us about your favorite audio story by start of class next week.
Post a link to an audio or audio slideshow piece that you admire to the blog by start of next class. Can be published anywhere -- a newspaper site, radio station site, blog, etc. Not one of your stories -- something you think deserves sharing.
Post a comment telling us why you chose it.
Tell us about your favorite audio story by start of class next week.
Post a link to an audio or audio slideshow piece that you admire to the blog by start of next class. Can be published anywhere -- a newspaper site, radio station site, blog, etc. Not one of your stories -- something you think deserves sharing.
Post a comment telling us why you chose it.
Links and Slides from Today's Posted -- with Bonus Links
One more important April 1 link from NPR
Meanwhile, here are the links from today's class:
Google Motion Beta
Under One Roof
Example of past final project
And here are the slides:
Audio_Week4_Spring2011_afternoon
Meanwhile, here are the links from today's class:
Google Motion Beta
Under One Roof
Example of past final project
And here are the slides:
Audio_Week4_Spring2011_afternoon
Posting a SoundsSlides Project to the Blog
Soundslides lets you convert your project so you can upload it to
Blogger or YouTube without having to put it on TerpConnect. Here's
how:
First, go to this link:
http://support.soundslides.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=132
Then, after the project is already exported, create a zip file out of
the "publish_to_web" folder by using the steps listed based on the
type of computer you are using.
Then, click "online video converter." (a link in the first sentence).
Type in your email address and click "continue."
Then, select your file and upload it. It will be converted into an MP4
file and emailed to you.
Go to the link, save it and upload it to the blog.
These steps are all outlined on the Web page.
Blogger or YouTube without having to put it on TerpConnect. Here's
how:
First, go to this link:
http://support.soundslides.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=132
Then, after the project is already exported, create a zip file out of
the "publish_to_web" folder by using the steps listed based on the
type of computer you are using.
Then, click "online video converter." (a link in the first sentence).
Type in your email address and click "continue."
Then, select your file and upload it. It will be converted into an MP4
file and emailed to you.
Go to the link, save it and upload it to the blog.
These steps are all outlined on the Web page.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Homeword Details - Profile Assignment + Required Listening
Homework assignment:
* Produce a profile piece about a person -- must pitch story topic first to jryoung@gmail.com and get approval by me if you haven't already.
* Must run at least 2:00, no more than 3:30.
* Must have at least 2 ambient/natural sounds.
* Must have two sources other than you (the profile subject + one person to comment on them)
* Sources must be identified with first and last name.
* Must have hook and story arc.
* Post finished piece (edited in Audacity or software of your choice) to the AudioBoo and then post the embed code to the blog by start of next class meeting (April 1).
Required Listening:
* Ira Glass on Storytelling, Part 3 and Part 4
* Produce a profile piece about a person -- must pitch story topic first to jryoung@gmail.com and get approval by me if you haven't already.
* Must run at least 2:00, no more than 3:30.
* Must have at least 2 ambient/natural sounds.
* Must have two sources other than you (the profile subject + one person to comment on them)
* Sources must be identified with first and last name.
* Must have hook and story arc.
* Post finished piece (edited in Audacity or software of your choice) to the AudioBoo and then post the embed code to the blog by start of next class meeting (April 1).
Required Listening:
* Ira Glass on Storytelling, Part 3 and Part 4
Slides and Links from Audio Class 3
Citizen Editor cites mentioned:
* Paper.li
* Storify.com
Links for pieces played in class:
* Ira Glass on Storytelling -- Part 1 and Part 2
* My Way or the FBI Way
* The Hunter
* Say Something - Chronicle of Higher Education audio profile series
* Airman Honored For Bravery During Fierce Battle - NPR
* Iraqis Call for Better Jobs, Benefits - NPR
Slides:
Audio_Week_3_Spring2011_afternoon
* Paper.li
* Storify.com
Links for pieces played in class:
* Ira Glass on Storytelling -- Part 1 and Part 2
* My Way or the FBI Way
* The Hunter
* Say Something - Chronicle of Higher Education audio profile series
* Airman Honored For Bravery During Fierce Battle - NPR
* Iraqis Call for Better Jobs, Benefits - NPR
Slides:
Audio_Week_3_Spring2011_afternoon
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Homework Details for Next Week - Man-on-the-Street Piece
Assignment: Produce a man-on-the-street piece about a news topic of your choosing.
* Include interviews with at least 3 people (you may need to talk to 4 people to get 3 that are interesting).
* First and last names of interview subjects must be included in the piece.
* Capture at least 2 pieces of natural or ambient sound to add to the piece.
* Edit together the piece, with an introduction and concluding narration, using Audacity or editing software of your choice.
* Post to blog (via AudioBoo and then embed code on the blog) by start of next class.
* Include interviews with at least 3 people (you may need to talk to 4 people to get 3 that are interesting).
* First and last names of interview subjects must be included in the piece.
* Capture at least 2 pieces of natural or ambient sound to add to the piece.
* Edit together the piece, with an introduction and concluding narration, using Audacity or editing software of your choice.
* Post to blog (via AudioBoo and then embed code on the blog) by start of next class.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Homework for next class -- Expert Interview and Listening
Produce Audio #1: Expert Interview
Conduct interview with an "expert" (unedited)
Think of it as a podcast interview for a newspaper Web site or an audio extra to go along with a newspaper story online (feel free to use a subject from an article you're working on now for another class, etc).
Start your interview with some sort of short intro, similar to what we did in class today.
And have some sort of ending, like: "Thanks for talking with us.” and the person saying “great to be here” (or some such).
What am I looking for?
+ no less than 2 minutes no more than 5 min.
+ did you find a quiet place to record?
+ did you avoid handling noise?
+ did you hold the mic the proper distance?
+ clear intro and some sort of sign-off?
+ did you ask good questions? (were you prepared?)
When is it due?
+ must submitted to the blog by start of the next class (Friday at noon)
Required Listening:
On the Media: Pulling Back the Curtain
Conduct interview with an "expert" (unedited)
Think of it as a podcast interview for a newspaper Web site or an audio extra to go along with a newspaper story online (feel free to use a subject from an article you're working on now for another class, etc).
Start your interview with some sort of short intro, similar to what we did in class today.
And have some sort of ending, like: "Thanks for talking with us.” and the person saying “great to be here” (or some such).
What am I looking for?
+ no less than 2 minutes no more than 5 min.
+ did you find a quiet place to record?
+ did you avoid handling noise?
+ did you hold the mic the proper distance?
+ clear intro and some sort of sign-off?
+ did you ask good questions? (were you prepared?)
When is it due?
+ must submitted to the blog by start of the next class (Friday at noon)
Required Listening:
On the Media: Pulling Back the Curtain
Eric Morrow Backstory
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