Length: No longer than two minutes.

Elements: One natural sound, two quotes, and your narration. Quotes (aka actualities) should be no longer than about twenty seconds each.

Writing your script: When you write your narration, write the way you talk. It should be conversational and less formal than print writing. Keep the setences short. It helps enormously to read it out loud. Finally, be descriptive. Remember you are writing for the ear!

Recording your narration: Find a quiet space that doesn’t echo. Carpeting is your friend because it absorbs sound. Speak clearly. Tell the story; don’t just read it. 

Have all your elements ready by next Thursday. In class, we will go over how to edit your pieces using Garage Band. Make sure you have a script and all of your sound files: narration, quotes, and natural sound.

As always, if you have questions, feel free to email me! [email protected]