• How to Make an Audio Drama Podcast

  • Dec 14 2016
  • Length: 1 hr and 29 mins
  • Podcast

How to Make an Audio Drama Podcast

  • Summary

  • Normally we’d be inviting you to embark on a dangerous expedition into the unknown in Liberty – a serialized sci-fi audio drama – but in this very special episode, we’re keeping things on Earth and going behind the scenes!Have you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like Liberty: Critical Research, Night Vale, Tanis, or even our RPG series Dark Dice? Maybe you’ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join Fool and Scholar Productions as we take you through the creative process!In this special episode we cover everything from idea to upload including: recording, acting, creating sound effects and promoting your creation.Timestamps:1:52 – Why Audio Drama?5:32 – Who are we?6:40 – Writing to Your Strengths10:05 – Writing an Audio Drama15:30 – Casting Voices and More About Writing26:45 – Gear That’s Helpful30:47 – Recording Your Actors37:27 – Voice Acting Interview with Paul Mella (Dr. Kovski)49:24 – Sound Effects and Ambience55:36 – Editing56:50 – Mixing/Mastering Interview with Brandon Strader (Sound Engineer)1:08:32 – Uploading & Consistency01:11:24 – Promotion01:16:02 – Most Importantly…01:17:38 – Q/A01:23:13 – Podcast RecommendationsResources:Freesound.org – (Free Sound Effects)Sonniss (Sound Effects that Cost Money)Kevin Macleod (Free Music)Audio Drama HUB Group (formerly the Audio Drama Production Podcast)(Advice, Friendship)Podtrac (Track Your Growth)Podcasts to check out:Limetown (Season 1) (horror)The Black Tapes (horror)Small Town Horror (horror)Psuedopod (horror)The NoSleep Podcast (horror)Edict Zero (sci-fi)SAYER (sci-fi)Wooden Overcoats (comedy)The Orphans (sci-fi)Gear we use:Focusright Scarlette 2i2 (interface from the microphone to your USB)Acoustica Mixcraft (DAW)Røde Microphone KitSony H4N Zoom (handheld microphone)Credits:Editing by Travis VengroffMixing by Brandon StraderAttribution:“Rabbit 2.wav” edited, originally recorded by quetzalcontla“Horror Piano Note” originally recorded by kickhat“laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master“Heart To Nowhere” – Written and Performed by Kevin Macleod Get access to bonus content (and updates) on Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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