This online workshop is part of our new, exciting range of digital masterclasses that we are offering. In this live online workshop, you will have the opportunity to engage in real time with our brilliant course tutors, as well as other participants – with additional pre and post-course support from our learning team. To celebrate the launch, we are offering a very limited supply of introductory early bird tickets for each event, discounted up to 45% – once they’re gone, they’re gone!
If podcasts are the biggest thing to happen to audio since the invention of the wireless, lockdown must surely have seen a record number of new releases. The beauty this audio revolution is that anyone can produce them - all you need is an intriguing hook and some fairly decent equipment.
In this online workshop with audio specialists Jack Soper and Craig Templeton Smith, you will learn the key ingredients for producing a podcast that has the potential to stand out and spread across social media. They will take you through the technical know-how for producing slick audio, the editorial dos and don’ts, and give you an understanding into why audio is perfect for storytelling - and why the time to put your ideas into action is now.
Whether you’re looking to use your time in lockdown to learn a new skill, or you want to improve an existing podcast, this digital masterclass will offer invaluable insight into producing a high-quality audio series that everyone will want to listen to.
You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 6.30pm (BST).
Course content
Ideas formulation: deciding on the theme and format of your podcast
Equipment: what you need and where to get it
The dos and don’ts of home and field recording
Introduction to affordable - but professional - editing software
Expert advice on how to improve your production and presentation techniques
Promoting and marketing your podcast
Tutor profiles
Craig Templeton Smith is the co-founder of the podcasting production company Tempo and Talker. For nearly 20 years he has produced an electric range of audio content for BBC Radio, The Economist and for commercial brands. He has produced shows with film stars and big thinkers, made documentaries on everything from the Hammond organ to the Syrian diaspora, and produced chart-topping podcasts for bands including Oasis and Pink Floyd.
Jack Soper is an independent producer, trainer and consultant. He works for the BBC, commercial and charity clients, specialising in promotions and programme making. His work has been recognised with both Sony and New York Festivals Radio awards. Before his freelance career, Jack was BBC staff, working for BBC News, World Service and Radio 4.
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Details
Date: Friday 26 June 2020
Times: 6.30pm-9pm (BST)
Price: Early bird discount price of £25 (plus 1.74 booking fee); standard ticket price of £45 (plus £2.65 booking fee)
Event capacity: 60
You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 6.30pm (BST).
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