Media Resources (Click on link to see e-text or view web site.) Radio and Audio Production Radio is one of modern civilization's early forms of electronic communication, and it holds an important place in our Canadian society. Its development has spanned nearly two centuries, and is still continuing. [A] Writing Audio Drama "Radio really tests a dramatist's ability to create real, believable characters; there's no hiding behind fancy scenery and lace bodices. It's all in the words - and the silences between them." CBC Radio produces more than 150 hours of original radio drama each year. They are produced in regional centres across the country and in network studios in Toronto. These dramas reflect the national fabric of Canada and beyond. You can listen to these productions on local CBC radio stations or on the internet. Radio Drama Writers Kit Includes radio drama script format. Adapting Shakespeare for Radio Drama An essay about adapting the plays of William Shakespeare for radio drama. It also relates to radio writing in general. By th way, the example used is ........ "The Scotish Play". The Old Time Radio Script Collection Read the scripts from OTR and see how they did it. GOLDSMITHS STUDENTS' PROGRAMMES IN REAL AUDIO: These are programmes made by undergraduates and postgraduates in the Radio section of the department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London. DOCTOR WHO: COLDITZ A professional Audio Drama Review done for Cinescape Online. The target audience for this review would be individuals familiar with the Doctor Who tv series. The reviewer compares this production to earlier audio productions by the same company. Glossary of Common Radio Drama Terms a list of terms for EMS3O students. The Audio Dramatist's Lexicon a resource page from audio theater.com. Outline and Format Documents for students [B]Technical Elements & SFX *** GoldWave is a free comprehensive digital audio editor (Play, edit, mix, and analyze audio Apply special effects, such as fade, mechanize, echo, reverse). *** Radio drama production as explained by (British) Independent Radio Drama Productions. History of Sound Effects "The first sound men, of course, had no training. Some had backstage theater experience where they had shaken a metal sheet to replicate thunder or slapped one board against another to create gunshots. A few others played percussive instruments in a band and they were used to producing a variety of unusual sounds on cue. Most of them had neither experience nor training; they were designated to be the sound man because they were the junior man on the radio staff. Some were not even paid" . Inventing the technology and codes and conventions of a new medium and its content. Foley or Sound Effects? There's a difference ? Who / what is a Foley ? Learn the secret of how what you hear in a movie is a constructed reality. Have they been "foleying" you into thinking it is real ? The Art of Foley Since the 1930's, the work of the Foley Artist has been an important part of any film soundtrack. Capturing every audible nuance of an actors movements, we toil to recreate reality and make it sound better! ( The constructed reality of sound effects is the created in the same way for film, tv, & radio.) Live Sound Effects a how to list for video / radio. Also see the next link by the same writer, SOUND-EFFECTS WIZARD TOM KEITH . Radio Sound Effects of elementary tips about the use of sound effects in the creation of radio theater. Radio Sound Effects - Theory, Catalog and "How To" Guide Glenn Gould Studio is one of Toronto's favourite venues for concert-goers, and home to CBC Radio's flagship live concert series OnStage. Click and see a radio studio with an audience capacity of 340 seats plus sound isolation, state-of-the-art recording facilities and acoustics. FilmSound.org dedicated toThe Art and Analyses of Film Sound [C] ~ Listen Online to Audio Drama - Old & New ~ Outfront A CBC 's fifteen minute experimental audio that blends story-telling, documentary, reality-drama in new ways of making radio. Stories told from Canadian perspectives about the Canadian experience. You won't hear hear reporters or hosts. Anyone can submit an idea, experience or story. CBC helps you produce and take part in the show. PITCH A SHOW Radio Repertory Company of America Listen to excerpts from their productions. Emphasis on science fiction, adventure, and comedy. Old Time Radio on the Web Features four shows about old time radio (OTR): radio superheroes,classic radio theater, the hall of fame, & family entertainmant. Soundplay brings quality radio programming and on-line production workshops to the world-wide-web. Sound Affects - A weekly half-hour of modern radio theater and comedy. Shoestring Radio Theatre Northern California radio theater with simulcast and downloads. Imagination Theater Contemporary radio theater of mystery, macabre, & weird tales. The WRVO Playhouse (an American Public Radio station) can be heard Monday thru Thursday 7:30 to Midnight and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 to Midnight, featuring old and new radio drama. Mark Trail Radio Theater Inspired by the Mark Trail adventure strip in the newspaper this is a truly "comic" production. Seeing Ear Theater New audio productions of fantasy, sci-fiction,and the macabre. Radio Drama on the World Wide Web An introductory article with some interesting links. The Listening Room,from Australia, is ABC Radio's premier acoustic art program. A range of artists including composers, writers, performance artists, electronic media artists, environmental sound recordists and sound designers create "radiophonic works". STUDENTS' PROGRAMMES : These are programmes made by undergraduates and postgraduates in the Radio section of the department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London [D] The History of Radio Broadcasting & Audio Theater Milestones of CBC Timeline of Canadian Radio broadcasting history is the history of the CBC. CBC's History of Broadcast Technology Web Site. This site was built by High School Students in celebration of the CBC's 60th Anniversary this past November. The Hammond Museum Of Radio Learn about Canadian made radio receivers, the very early years of the Rogers' Telecommunications empire, and the Father of Canadian Broadcasting, Reginald Fessenden. Neglected Radio Pioneers If you were working in radio and a woman or man from the wrong side of the racial line, chances are white male radio historians missed your contribution. Birth of Radio Drama When did it start ? Radio hoaxes and psychology Learn about the impact of radio as a mass communication medium. The constructed reality that sent a nation into panic ! Learn why radio is called "the theatre of the mind". A History of Radio Broadcast Recordings Why were the networks against recordings and syndication ? What was the Bing Crosby Connection ? Learn about the golden age of radio. Discover radio programming techniques(still used today for by tv networks), how commercials were used and evolved on radio, and may more useful resources. Audio Books Ever listen to a book on tape or CD ? The process of creating this form of audio theater is not that different from radio drama. Worthwhile information and resources on this medium. |
Media Resources (Click on link to see e-text or view web site.) Radio and Audio Production Radio is one of modern civilization's early forms of electronic communication, and it holds an important place in our Canadian society. Its development has spanned nearly two centuries, and is still continuing. [A] Writing Audio Drama "Radio really tests a dramatist's ability to create real, believable characters; there's no hiding behind fancy scenery and lace bodices. It's all in the words - and the silences between them." CBC Radio produces more than 150 hours of original radio drama each year. They are produced in regional centres across the country and in network studios in Toronto. These dramas reflect the national fabric of Canada and beyond. You can listen to these productions on local CBC radio stations or on the internet. Radio Drama Writers Kit Includes radio drama script format. Adapting Shakespeare for Radio Drama An essay about adapting the plays of William Shakespeare for radio drama. It also relates to radio writing in general. By th way, the example used is ........ "The Scotish Play". The Old Time Radio Script Collection Read the scripts from OTR and see how they did it. GOLDSMITHS STUDENTS' PROGRAMMES IN REAL AUDIO: These are programmes made by undergraduates and postgraduates in the Radio section of the department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London. DOCTOR WHO: COLDITZ A professional Audio Drama Review done for Cinescape Online. The target audience for this review would be individuals familiar with the Doctor Who tv series. The reviewer compares this production to earlier audio productions by the same company. Glossary of Common Radio Drama Terms a list of terms for EMS3O students. The Audio Dramatist's Lexicon a resource page from audio theater.com. Outline and Format Documents for students [B]Technical Elements & SFX *** GoldWave is a free comprehensive digital audio editor (Play, edit, mix, and analyze audio Apply special effects, such as fade, mechanize, echo, reverse). *** Radio drama production as explained by (British) Independent Radio Drama Productions. History of Sound Effects "The first sound men, of course, had no training. Some had backstage theater experience where they had shaken a metal sheet to replicate thunder or slapped one board against another to create gunshots. A few others played percussive instruments in a band and they were used to producing a variety of unusual sounds on cue. Most of them had neither experience nor training; they were designated to be the sound man because they were the junior man on the radio staff. Some were not even paid" . Inventing the technology and codes and conventions of a new medium and its content. Foley or Sound Effects? There's a difference ? Who / what is a Foley ? Learn the secret of how what you hear in a movie is a constructed reality. Have they been "foleying" you into thinking it is real ? The Art of Foley Since the 1930's, the work of the Foley Artist has been an important part of any film soundtrack. Capturing every audible nuance of an actors movements, we toil to recreate reality and make it sound better! ( The constructed reality of sound effects is the created in the same way for film, tv, & radio.) Live Sound Effects a how to list for video / radio. Also see the next link by the same writer, SOUND-EFFECTS WIZARD TOM KEITH . Radio Sound Effects of elementary tips about the use of sound effects in the creation of radio theater. Radio Sound Effects - Theory, Catalog and "How To" Guide Glenn Gould Studio is one of Toronto's favourite venues for concert-goers, and home to CBC Radio's flagship live concert series OnStage. Click and see a radio studio with an audience capacity of 340 seats plus sound isolation, state-of-the-art recording facilities and acoustics. FilmSound.org dedicated toThe Art and Analyses of Film Sound [C] ~ Listen Online to Audio Drama - Old & New ~ Outfront A CBC 's fifteen minute experimental audio that blends story-telling, documentary, reality-drama in new ways of making radio. Stories told from Canadian perspectives about the Canadian experience. You won't hear hear reporters or hosts. Anyone can submit an idea, experience or story. CBC helps you produce and take part in the show. PITCH A SHOW Radio Repertory Company of America Listen to excerpts from their productions. Emphasis on science fiction, adventure, and comedy. Old Time Radio on the Web Features four shows about old time radio (OTR): radio superheroes,classic radio theater, the hall of fame, & family entertainmant. Soundplay brings quality radio programming and on-line production workshops to the world-wide-web. Sound Affects - A weekly half-hour of modern radio theater and comedy. Shoestring Radio Theatre Northern California radio theater with simulcast and downloads. Imagination Theater Contemporary radio theater of mystery, macabre, & weird tales. The WRVO Playhouse (an American Public Radio station) can be heard Monday thru Thursday 7:30 to Midnight and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 to Midnight, featuring old and new radio drama. Mark Trail Radio Theater Inspired by the Mark Trail adventure strip in the newspaper this is a truly "comic" production. Seeing Ear Theater New audio productions of fantasy, sci-fiction,and the macabre. Radio Drama on the World Wide Web An introductory article with some interesting links. The Listening Room,from Australia, is ABC Radio's premier acoustic art program. A range of artists including composers, writers, performance artists, electronic media artists, environmental sound recordists and sound designers create "radiophonic works". STUDENTS' PROGRAMMES : These are programmes made by undergraduates and postgraduates in the Radio section of the department of Media and Communications, Goldsmiths College, University of London [D] The History of Radio Broadcasting & Audio Theater Milestones of CBC Timeline of Canadian Radio broadcasting history is the history of the CBC. CBC's History of Broadcast Technology Web Site. This site was built by High School Students in celebration of the CBC's 60th Anniversary this past November. The Hammond Museum Of Radio Learn about Canadian made radio receivers, the very early years of the Rogers' Telecommunications empire, and the Father of Canadian Broadcasting, Reginald Fessenden. Neglected Radio Pioneers If you were working in radio and a woman or man from the wrong side of the racial line, chances are white male radio historians missed your contribution. Birth of Radio Drama When did it start ? Radio hoaxes and psychology Learn about the impact of radio as a mass communication medium. The constructed reality that sent a nation into panic ! Learn why radio is called "the theatre of the mind". A History of Radio Broadcast Recordings Why were the networks against recordings and syndication ? What was the Bing Crosby Connection ? Learn about the golden age of radio. Discover radio programming techniques(still used today for by tv networks), how commercials were used and evolved on radio, and may more useful resources. Audio Books Ever listen to a book on tape or CD ? The process of creating this form of audio theater is not that different from radio drama. Worthwhile information and resources on this medium. |
