Title: Sound effects create the right atmosphere
Course: Hörspielwerkstatt / Radio Plays

Sound effects create the right atmosphere

A radio play is made for listening. So there should be a lot to listen to for our ears. On the one hand it's up to the characters to observe their voices and ways of speaking: Do they sound happy or sad, excited or bored? On the other hand, however, the right atmosphere depends on the use of well-chosen sound effects.

Thunder reminds listeners of a thunderstorm, barking makes them think of a dog. When hearing a police siren, listeners may imagine a bank robbery and an aeroplane may remind them of an airport. You get an idea of what matters: Attract your listeners' ears!

Let's click on the sound effects below and see what they remind you of.

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