Quarterly Scientific Journal of Audio-Visual Media

Quarterly Scientific Journal of Audio-Visual Media

recitative capacities in the production of radio humor

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
1 M. A. in Radio, Faculty of Radio & TV, IRIB University, Tehran, Iran(Corresponding Author)
2 Instructor, Department of Radio, Faculty of Radio & TV, IRIB University, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Radio, Radio and Television Production Faculty, IRIB University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract

The type of expressing content by anchors and actors has special importance in the rate and quality of its effectiveness. Studying the tools to recite content and contemplating about them can result in better knowledge of the recitative capacities and in conclusion, more careful application of them by the program-maker. Such a fact is more explicit in comedy programs. For example, if humorous content is expressed weakly and in a non-artistic way, its humor is reduced. Also, if the content is not humorous enough, creative and humorous expression of that can make it audience-friendly. In most of the research in radio comedies, capacities of expression have remained neglected. The goal of this research is to deal with the recitative tools in acting and presenting comedy programs. This research has been done with two methods: library and deep interview, and accordingly, interviews were conducted with nine experts in radio comedy. Based on the findings, type and accent are among the most important tools of auditory narrative comedy which cause the audience to laugh via opposition and exaggeration. Also, a successful type is a type adopted from within the society, believable for the audience and strengthens the sympathy in him/her. Features such as humor and impromptu, mastery over public topics, mastery over linguistic styles and having a vibrant voice are among the parameters of a successful anchor. 
 
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