The Assassination of Benazir Bhutto: http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/world/20071227_BHUTTO_FEATURE/
This audio slideshow was created by John Moore, Pulitzer winning photojournalist and UT Alumnus. We notice from the start, that he is indeed an incredible photographer. Moore was one of the few members of the media present for the assassination of Bhutto and probably the only one that close to the actual bombing. Due to his quick reaction he was able to capture some of the most iconic images of the year, despite their somewhat poor quality. But hey, if you were in the middle of an assassination bombing, you'd be a little shakey too.
The actual audio in the slideshow is a little poor. We can tell that Moore's description of the event was probably recorded over a cellphone. This was likely done in order for the slideshow to be published quicker and while Moore was on assignment. Despite the phone quality, the audio is still clear enough to hear and understand.
Overall, this is a good example for a very powerful audio slideshow.
The Home Front: http://www.nytimes.com/video/
This audio slideshow is quite different from the one above. Along with photographs and audio, the creators incorporated short film clips to help tell the story. I found this to be very helpful in captivating an audience. The images are beautiful, the audio is extremely clear, and the ambient noise used as a filler helps the viewer to feel what the actual atmosphere of the boy's home is like. The effectiveness and casualness of the interviews clue us in to know that the journalists and photographers spent quite a lot of time with the family. Overall, the audio slideshow is extremely captivating and sheds a new light on the lives of war veterans and their families.
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