AUDIO
Transom.org
A website for public radio producers. We can learn a LOT from them
HowSound.org
The backstory to great radio storytelling. Subscribe to the podcast. Â This show let’s us hear how to interview a tough subject and not back down.
STORYTELLING
Alex Blumberg on storytelling
Public radio producer’s manifesto on storytelling
Ira Glass on anecdote and reflection
This American Life’s creator on what makes a good story
Seinfeld on writing a joke
Well produced and revealing interview with Seinfeld. Replace writing a joke with telling a story and it becomes a manifesto for us
Clues To A Great Story
Wonderful TED Talk on storytelling by Pixar’s Andrew Stanton
Visual Storytelling
Solid summary of what it takes to shoot a video documentary from Duke University
SHOOTING
How to sequence
Some solid tutorials on shooting video. The first one, “3 over 1 Rule” is a good explanation of how to sequence
EDITING
In the Blink of an Eye
The amazing film editor Walter Murch on editing film (a book, yes a book)
INSPIRATION
Maisie Crow
The amazing photographer turned film maker. Beautiful audio, visuals and stories
Reality Radio
Another book. Interviews with some of the best audio storytellers in existence.Â
Capturing Reality
Short interviews with scores of documentary filmmakers. Searchable by themes. Great stuff
Waiting For Death
The best audio slideshow ever. By the great Liz O. Baylen
RadioLab
Among the best podcasts. Amazing use of sound. Great storytelling
The Moth
Live storytelling. Great lessons on how to construct a story that keeps our attention
Mediastorm
Beautiful and powerful work on a consistent basis
NY Times Op-Docs
A wide range of creative video storytelling.Â