The How To Guide

relevence, age, technical language.Example - have your Narrator say Person X and Y are now in the Manor HouseThrough DialoguePerson X: Your house is beautiful , thank you for inviting me.Person Y: Thank you do come on in.

Is the high or low?How loud is the ?Is the rough or smooth?Is there any rise or fall in the ?How about the ?The different voices will help the listeners recognize a character and itseven more important due to the fact you can not see the character .If someone said I hate you so much , youre such a horrible person on asoft sweet tone then the audience would be confused. The characterwould say I hate you so much , youre such a horrible person in a loudharsh tone to more impact and meaning .

MusicMusic can set the mood of a scene.Upbeat music can set a happy , lively mood andwill set a positive vibe.A great example is jaws when the song starts toplay when jaws is moving closer to the victim themusic builds up to create suspense and tension.

Ambience ( background noise )Ambience is very important when it comes to aradio drama. For example if you wanted to set thelocation of a classroom you would have abackground noise of talking , typing , writing etc.

SoundsSounds in a radio drama can be used to set ascene for example if you heard the sound of carengines you would get the scene of outside near aroad. Sound also includes Sound Effects forexample if someone opened a door you wouldhear a door squeak to paint a picture of a door.

SilenceSilence can be used to create a atmosphere andbuild tension and it is also mysterious.Example If a character shouts Whos there andthen there is silence.

Aural Signposting This is a technique used to establish location atthe opening of a scene. This can be done by effects, spot and also sound effects and sometimessupported by description.It is likely that this effect is used before dialolougebegins.Example Scene would open with sea waves toestablish a beach location before the script starts/

Cliff hangerCliff hangers are great to use in a radio drama tomake the listeners want more and tune into thenext show.It makes the audience curious about what willhappen next.

FlashbackFlashbacks are a great way to tell a short story itrequires little time but includes a lot of detail.These are normally used at the beginning of aradio drama these can explain briefly whathappened in the last episode.

Use of fadesFades can be used to show a distance for examplesomeone falling off a cliff the sound will slowlyfade to show they are getting further and furtheraway.You can also use fades to go from on scene toanother in a easy transition.

CharacterisationTo show characters through radio drama you cando it through speech or sound effects.

Chronological developmentTime in literal manner

NarrationNarration is normally done by someone who hasa clear voice so the audience can understandthem. The narrator normally speak in thirdperson as well.

Direct SpeechDirect speech can be used to get the charactersreal opinions it will make the listeners feel moreattached to the character.Normally used by the main character.

CreditsCredits are there to show who was involved tocreate publicity for themselves and also if thelisteners were interested in finding out who wasinvolved.

Appropriateness to target audienceThis is making sure the content provided issuitable for the age group style of person. Dramatic reconstructionThis is where an actor will recreate a scenemelodramatically. Radio drama stylesE.G Psot-modern , radio drama as theatre of themind, creation of mood or location(effects,acoustic)

DurationHow long a piece of footage lasts Narrative StructureIt is one easiest and can be the best way to explainaction or plot that is happenign in your radiodrama.

appropriateness to target audience, dramaticreconstruction, radio drama styles, eg. Post-modern, radio drama as theatre of the mind,creation of mood or location (effects, acoustic)