This weeks lecture was a little out of the ordinary, but I must say, it was one that I quite enjoyed. Listening to a radio interview conducted between a journalist and a radio host in order to explore the vice of sound in media is a great way (in my opinion) to help us understand the intricacies of this medium.
In the sound lecture, Richard Fidler is being interviewed about his career as a radio host and explains to the interviewer and the listeners how radio compares to television. He states that "anyone who thinks you can get TV and stick on the radio, or vice versa, put a camera in a radio studio and make that compelling TV is wrong. You're going to end up with bad radio and dull TV if you do that. They're very different mediums". He describes the nature of radio and really makes clear the need to create a feel of intimacy and comfort between host and guest during an interview, while also keeping the listener feeling included.
I found it interesting that before his career in radio, Richard began as a busker which then escallated into a stint on television. I think that maybe I've been approaching journalism from a strange angle, seeing it as having many paths but only one that I can choose to base my career on. Ultimately I would LOVE to be a print journalist, however radio is something that has sparked interest within me, as well as television (if I ever have a good hair day!). Perhaps my horizons are slowly being broadened...and on that note, I conclude my summary of this week lecture.
Good-day!
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