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News:rewired session – multimedia journalism
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#newsrw Some tips from Adam Westbrook on creating an effective audio slideshow.
Why a slideshow?
It’s cheaper and easier than video – and there’s less messing around. Can better focus on the story.
Tips for success
- Focus on story and character
- Pre-interview your subject by phone – work out your story in advance so you can plan photos and sound
- Does the story have great audio potential? Think of effects – background noise (traffic, water) and music
- What about photos? Spend time thinking of effective and atmospheric shots
- Let pictures breathe – give the audience enough time to register and explore them on screen
Tools of the trade
- Decent audio recorder
- Digital SLR camera
- Editing software (he uses Soundslides)
The New York Times has created an evocative series of audio slideshow portraits of the city in its One in 8 million feature.
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