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How to create stories with sound
The stories aren't about sound - they are created using sound. Hugh Sykes uses sound to tell evocative stories and paint pictures in the audiences’ minds. The renowned foreign correspondent plays clips of his work - from the whistling winds of Pakistan to reporting the aftermath of the Tunisia terror attack in 2016. "One of my golden rules is that a radio reporter has to wear headphones like a camera operator has to look through a viewfinder." – Hugh Sykes In this podcast, you will learn how to: - effectively tell stories on the radio - get the best sound for each story - approach difficult situations for newsgathering - tackle sensitive topics