068 - How Do You Make a 3D Binaural Audio Drama?

068 - How Do You Make a 3D Binaural Audio Drama?

Author: UberDuo Podcast Network November 1, 2015 Duration: 1:01:37
It’s hard not to get excited by the thought of listening to Audio Drama in 3D. Though binaural audio isn’t a new thing, it’s still relatively rare to encounter unless you are actively searching for it online. Many people’s first (and often only) experience with this form of sound design comes from sitting in the chair of the binaural barber shop – stick your headphones on and have a listen if you’ve never heard this one before.

Scottish-based Canadian producer Michel Lafrance (The Owl Field) has learned and mastered the techniques of building soundscapes in this manner, and he’s using them to create first person 3D Audio Dramas which drop you right into the middle of them as the main character.

Michel is also developing a business model around his productions, and has ambitious plans to grow the company in the future. Aside from delving into how you actually make binaural audio, we also chat about his reasons behind charging for the shows (all expect Overnight, which is free).

The Owl Field have also been nominated for a FutureBook Award, and we discuss what that could mean for both Michel, and the medium as a whole.

For anyone who has ever been captivated by a story told only through sound and wondered, "How do they do that?"-this is for you. The Audio Drama Production Podcast, from the UberDuo Podcast Network, is a deep, practical dive into the craft of building worlds with audio. It moves beyond simple advice to explore the entire process of bringing fictional narratives to life in your ears. Each episode tackles the specific, often unspoken challenges of writing for the ear, directing voice actors, designing immersive soundscapes, and weaving it all together in the edit. You'll hear about the technical choices behind convincing ambiance and the narrative techniques that make characters feel present in the room. Whether you're a writer curious about scripting without visuals, a producer figuring out remote recording sessions, or a creator wondering how to distribute your finished work, this podcast serves as a constant workshop. It’s a resource for making any form of audio fiction-call it a radio play, an audio drama, or a fiction podcast-focusing on the tangible skills and creative problem-solving required from initial idea to final master. The discussions are grounded in real production experience, offering a clear path through the complexities of this unique storytelling medium.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 97

Audio Drama Production Podcast
Podcast Episodes
ADPP scooters send off [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:30
This is the final chat with Scooter Mann as co host. He's still going to help out from time to time though!
156 - ADPP sort of a new direction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:49
Austin and Matthew talk about a new direction, and Matthew teaches Austin a couple tricks in reaper.
153 - Sean Howard and Patreon Growth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:33
In this episode Sean Howard, co-creator of Alba Salix, Axe and Crown, and The End Of Time And Other Bothers gives us a breakdown on the success of their Patreon Growth.
152 - Ele Matelan and Writing for Audio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:57
Scooter Mann and Wildclaw Theatre's Ele Matelan talk scriptcrafting for sound! Vocal exercises and a new host!
150 - Contracts, Business, and You (feat. Steven Jay Cohen) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:31
Scooter and Austin Chat with Steven Jay Cohen of Spoken Realms Audio about contracts, business, and so much more!Spoken Realms (https://www.spokenrealms.com/)DochubAdobe Document Cloud (Docusign) Document Manager (not na…
149 -  Music for Your Show (feat. Dayn Leonardson and Joe Griffin) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:25
Scooter and Austin have a discussion about music in storytelling and Dayn Leonardson of Koach Studios and Broken Bard Studios tells us about the process he uses to compose for a show, and Joe Griffin of Wildclaw Theater…
148 - Talking ARCHIVOS (feat. Dave Robison) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:59
In this episode, Austin talks to Dave Robison about Archivos, a world building program for storytelling. for more information visit https://archivos.digital/
147 - Building Your Home Studio (feat. Kc Wayland) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:14
We talk with KC Wayland about the dos and don’ts of building a studio in your home. We go from room design, sound treatment, to what we’ve done in our own home studios.LinksBombs Always Beep By KC WaylandTASCAM US-1800 B…