Using perspective to tell your story

Using perspective to tell your story

Author: UberDuo Podcast Network April 9, 2015 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 television it would be the camera; but in audio theater it’s the all-hearing, all-seeing microphone. All seeing microphone? Of course, in the audio theater it’s what the audience hears that influences what the audience’s imagination sees. (The Audio Theater Guide, Robert L. Mott, p.85)

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Telling your story through sound means you have some choices to make during the writing stages. Which character or characters will the listener follow and remain with throughout? Which ‘shots’ will you use in each scene, and why? Steve Schneider returns to pose these questions, and play some clips to help demonstrate his points. These include The Rats in the Walls, Julie Hoverson’s adaptation of the HP Lovecraft story for 19 Nocturne Boulevard. The Truth are featured, in the form of The Mutiny, and Bathysephere, by Chatterbox Audio Theater. On top of that, you can find some more clips which demonstrate this point in our episode about scene and location transitions.

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.
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