1. MAC 196: Multiplatform Radio & Audio.

2. * Scripts help give shape, structure and direction
* You can say what you mean to mean to say
* Nothing gets left out
* Gives a sense of style and consistency of voice
* Tells a better story

3. * Write for the EAR not the EYE
* Spoken, not written
* Conversational English
* Think: “How would I say this?”
* Different grammar
* Write for one person – LISTENER not Listeners
* Think about colour, language and flow
* Substitute words that don’t work
* ALWAYS read it outloud

5. * Sets-up your feature, interview, vox-pop
* Written by the reporter/producer
* Guides the listener in. Gives background or
provokes curiosity…
* Line 1 – grabs attention and gives the basics
* Line 2 – gives more details and reveals the story
* Lines 3 & 4 – leads into the story

6. Type the script and title/date it
Double line spacing and tabbed to the right (not centre)
Clear font – print black on white plain paper
Point 12 – 14
Use CAPITALS or underlining for stressed or keywords
Use [PHO-NET-IC] spellings for difficult words
Add duration e.g. 2’20”
Add the “Out-cue” = last words/sounds
Spell check and read out-loud
Be prepared to re-write it

7. * Title (as in RCS) / Reporter / Feature Producer
* TX Date
* This is the first of the line of the script. It should grab
the listener’s attention quickly
* The second paragraph will add more detail, such as
why the piece is important
* And the final paragraph will introduce us to the piece
and the reporter
* Title/ID Number
* IN: First words or sounds
* OUT: Last words or sounds
* DUR: How long the piece is

8. * Cue – scripted introduction read by presenter
* Actuality – sounds from location used to illustrate
* FX – Sound Effects or actuality (usage: FX fades)
* Out-Cue – The last words or sounds on a piece
* Voicer / Voice Piece – a report with narration only
* Package – A report with links and clips
* TX – Transmission (usage: TX: 29/11/11)
* ID Number – the unique number of the audio in RCS Linker

9. * Write a cue to introduce your vox-pop or your
mixed interview…
* What do you need to say?
* How do you explain what’s coming up?
* Do you need to back announce anything?
* Make the scripts AT LEAST 2 paragraphs long.