Module 3- Pict-Oral Recording Techniques

INTERVIEW AND RECORDING TECHNIQUES

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REVIEW POINTS

Be prepared and properly set up
Fresh batteries for recorder and scanner
Get comfortable in the quietest spot
Select "Legacy Photos" from a series
Use the Story Log- coordinate track and photo by number
Explain the process- no tapping, state name and date, prompt when needed, keep less than 3-5 minutes
One voice at a time
Have fun
Put recorder on a padded surface
Check for background noise-fans, TV, cell phones, etc
Test recording first
Press red button to record, again to pause, again to resume. Press stop to create an audio track
Hands away from recorder
2-3 feet away from teller
Check recorder between tracks to confirm you are recording and not stopping

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REVIEW POINTS

Scan vintage photos on location when possible
Work with digital files at home or office
Rename the audio and photo files (Use number assigned on Story Log at beginning of name)
Drag to desktop
Create client master folder on desktop
Create audio and photo subfolders then drag the audio to the audio and the photo to the photo folders- then place both sub-folders into the master folder.
Back up your computer regularly
Back up entire body of work onto archival DVDs.