Drama and Dramatic Elements in Radio Production

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Drama and Dramatic Elements in Radio Production

• Chapter 11

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Radio Drama
A radio drama creates images in the mind that can
furnish a much more vivid picture than can be
produced by even the most sophisticated
television production company. Radio drama, too,
is an excellent way to learn the mechanics of
editing, miking and mixing.
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The Structure of Drama
Drama is a composition that tells a story through
action and dialogue. Usually, it involves
conflict person versus person or person versus
society. It has a plot the plot usually has a
beginning, middle and an end.
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Dramatic Elements
Action-must be expressed through
sound. Dialogue-provides most of the information
and meaning to a scene Plot-all action and
dialogue must advance the plot or
storyline Beginning, Middle and End-the parts may
not be complete but there is usually some sort of
resolution. Conflict Suspense-compels us to keep
listening Exposition-the process of imparting
information
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Role of Dramatic Elements in Commercial Production
Capturing attention Compressing time
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Technical Considerations of Radio Drama
Giving the Illusion of Place Acoustic
Characteristics are important Giving the Illusion
of Movement Mic placement and position of actors
is critical