Putting Words in the Mouth

June 13th, 2008 by Rob | Posted in Uncategorized |

Joe Marchelletta works a spinning frame in Etna, Maine.
Photo by Lars Howlett, courtesy of the Salt Archive.

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Radio producers face ethical questions every day. Indeed, when cutting tape, we face ethical questions each time we highlight and delete — every few seconds. When we remove words, flip sentences, delete a pause, etc., we make ethical choices involving the altering of “truth” (whatever that is).

So, what are the ethical considerations when we write words for narration, the addition of words? And, taking it a step further, what if we write the words for a character in a story to read/narrate? Are any ethical boundaries crossed?

Take a listen to “Family Yarn” and see what you think. Then chime in on the blog.

Cheers,

Rob

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  1. 3 Responses to “Putting Words in the Mouth”

  2. By erin m. (salt radio '07) on Jul 10, 2008

    I feel like I’m back in class! And that, most definitely, is a good thing. Love the Saltcast!

  3. By Joe Marchelletta on Dec 26, 2010

    Just a comment to let You know We are still here at Family Yarns and doing well . I think the piece as very good and does reflect the ay that We all talk and think . Thanks .

  4. By Rob Rosenthal on Dec 26, 2010

    Joe, Great to hear that the business is still up and running — even in these times. Thanks for chiming in!! — Rob

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