111 - Directing Voice Actors

111 - Directing Voice Actors

Author: UberDuo Podcast Network May 30, 2017 Duration: 1:21:04
Hello! We have fabulous contributions from a number of wonderful audio creatives who spend hours of fun time directing Voice Actors. What does a director of audio work actually do? We find out with varying degrees of success, hints and tips with help from:

Ed Champion, creator and producer of The Gray Area.

Eli McIlveen writer, creator and Sean Howard producer and co-creator of Alba Salix, Royal Physician.

Hari Rai Khalsa, Producer and Director of Radiation World.

Pete Lutz - Writer, Producer, Director Actor, Publicist, Sound designer, maker of t-shirts for Narada Radio Company.

So what are the kind of things you can expect a Director of an Audio Drama Or Comedy to do? Provide snacks? A back massage now 'n then? Promise no violence? Yes to all of these. Definitely more snacks. Mmmmm Chocolate Digestives..

There's a lot to be said for those who take the time to communicate with these wonderful strange beasts known as actors, and give them a ballpark to aim for - especially if they're remote/satellite. How does directing folks in a room differ from directing someone through an earpiece in a different continent, or four actors in different time zones using source connect? Why is saying 'Do Irish' not totally acceptable? Have a listen and feel free to communicate with us how YOU work. Or let us know if this podcast has been useful....

We'd LOVE to hear from you....

Fiona and Sarah
Resources & Other Links
Source Connect Now

Slack

Google Hangouts

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
Drop your listener into the action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:20
Make those vital opening minutes count, give the listener reason to stick with you“The moment of arrival. This is how you drop your listeners into the story. Don’t give them a warm bed with comfortable pillows and a hot…
Writing dialogue, episode lengths, & a UK Audio Drama event [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:48
Writing dialogue is one of the most important things you’ll do when creating audio drama. Without it your story wouldn’t even exist. So what makes for ‘good’ dialogue, and how do you go about writing it? Eli McIlveen, cr…
Using perspective to tell your story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:01
Remember the who, the what, the where, the when, and the why. “The microphone, in addition to being the ears of the listener, is where all the action takes place. In stage theater it would be the spotlight; in films and…
Is it a good idea to make fan fiction? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:54
“To produce fan fiction, or not to produce fan fiction, that is the question” (Sylvester Stallone, Terminator 2, 1997)Direct DownloadWell, this episode has been brewing for a while now. Voice actor and all round good guy…

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