So you’ve just gotten an amazing interview! But now you’re staring at your audio file… and the doubt is creeping in. Why is this taking so long? Why is ProTools so hard to use? Would anyone even want to listen to this!?
Fear not! This session is meant to help new producers power through one of the most cumbersome parts of audio storytelling. Sometimes called “cutting tape” or “pulling selects” — being able to listen to your tape, identify the best parts, and combine them into a cohesive narrative is a crucial part of the audio-making process, the gateway to every great podcast episode you love!
Led by audio journalist Eli Benton Cohen, this workshop will focus on best practices and helpful mindsets for getting through lots of tape, quickly and painlessly. We'll use live demos from episodes from The New York Times and Radiolab. This session is not “ProTools 101”, but it will include tips to help new producers harness the powerful but complicated software.
Come join us in the Podcast Garage at KQED for a fun evening of learning and mingling. Doors open at 6:00 pm, event starts at 6:30 pm sharp. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Eli Cohen is a freelance audio producer. Over the past six years, he’s reported and produced daily news for The New York Times, narrative series for WNYC's Radiolab, and other shows at public radio stations across the country.
ABOUT PRX
The Podcast Garage is a project of PRX - a non-profit media company shaping the future of audio by producing and distributing content, building technology, and training talented, independent producers. PRX believes a strong public media is anchored in journalism, strengthened with diverse voices, and amplified by innovative technology. Our award-winning portfolio ranges from iconic public radio programs to a growing body of podcast-first productions. Each month we reach more than 28.5 million listeners and generate in excess of 70 million podcast downloads.
ABOUT KQED
KQED serves the people of Northern California with a public-supported alternative to commercial media. An NPR and PBS member station based in San Francisco, KQED is home to one of the most listened-to public radio stations in the nation, one of the highest-rated public television services and an award-winning education program helping students and educators thrive in 21st-century classrooms. A trusted news source and leader and innovator in interactive technology, KQED takes people of all ages on journeys of exploration — exposing them to new people, places and ideas.