Third Coast Pocket Conference

Creative sound projects are increasingly blurring the lines between radio, audio documentary, sound art, and music.In this session from the 2003 Third Coast Conference, Ben Rubin focuses on the history and more recent practice of artists who challenge the traditional definitions of these fields, including composer Steve Reich, artist Janet Cardiff, and maverick pianist and radio producer Glenn Gould. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bad editor is a curse. Having a good editor is a blessing but can often be a luxury. In this session, Deborah George explains how to work effectively with the editor you've been dealt and how to be your own editor if you don't have one.It's all in the listening. Recorded at the 2008 Third Coast Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diamonds are made under pressure! For this session Priya Ramu and Steve Wadhams, both formerly from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, presented their advice on how to make daily radio that shines and delights.Using examples from a wide range of daily information programming, they offered ideas and approaches that make interviews, news spots, and long-form reports more lively and memorable, no matter how tight the deadline. Recorded at the 2002 Third Coast Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we’re bringing you another session presented at the 2017 Audiocraft Conference, in Sydney, Australia.This talk features American producer Megan Tan, host and creator of the podcast Millennial, and Australian podcaster Sophie Harper of the show Not By Accident. Not only do they both share their own personal stories on their shows, but they also have no commute from sofa to studio. In this session they’ll unravel their podcasting lives and talk about how they got started, their production processes, and the pros and cons of putting themselves centrestage.If you like what you hear, subscribe to the Audiocraft podcast for more great sessions from down under, or check them out at audiocraft.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This session explores "found narration" - archival tape, interviews, audio diary entries - and sound that can all be used to perform the job of the narrator. What do you gain and what do you give up when you throw away the script?Producer Joe Richman breaks down the process, from getting tape to editing to producing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we’re bringing you a session presented at the 2017 Audiocraft Conference, in Sydney, Australia!This talk features Jesse Cox and Belinda Lopez, who are part of the production team behind ABC Radio National’s podcast This Is About… a show that digs deep into issues that matter and tells stories of all the beautiful, awkward and messy stuff that happens to people. Through sharing their favourite works and techniques, Belinda and Jesse touch on how to produce compelling narratives through careful story pacing, structure and sound. And they dive into what a good pitch looks like. If you like what you hear, subscribe to the Audiocraft podcast for more great sessions from down under, or check them our at audiocraft.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can a producer prepare to make radio stories about distant lands and the people who live there, and why tell those stories anyway?Stephanie Guyer-Stevens shares her experiences working in remote areas with Outer Voices, and talks about issues ranging from the pragmatic to the philosophical. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've pitched your story; you've collected tape; you've gone through your edits; you're ready to track.But how should you sound when you lay down your narration? What words to emphasize? What tone to take? Watch and listen while Emily Botein leads the way, as producers get "tracked" in real time by coaches with different styles and approaches to voicing.This session includes the brave trackers: Jesse Dukes, John Biewen, and Colette Kinsella. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now more than ever, you can own your podcast - make it, distribute it, sell it. How is it done?Discover if you have the interest - and the stomach - to be a radio entrepreneur, and learn what it takes.Own Your Thing (Part 2) was hosted by Lea Thau - who built The Moth from a small local series to a nation organization - with panelists Chris Bannon (WNYC), Alex Blumberg (Gimlet Media), and Kerri Hoffman (PRX/Radiotopia). Recorded at the 2014 Third Coast Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now more than ever, you can own your podcast - make it, distribute it, sell it. How is it done?Discover if you have the interest - and the stomach - to be a radio entrepreneur, and learn what it takes.Own Your Thing (Part 1) was hosted by Lea Thau, with panelists Daniel Alarcón (Radio Ambulante), Hillary Frank (Longest Shortest Time), and Nick van der Kolk (Love + Radio). Recorded at the 2014 Third Coast Conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.