Talking Points on Creating a PODCAST
To begin, we first determine the story you want to tell. Then we assess the source materials we have to tell the story. We determine what interviews we want to record. We record interviews and then edit to create a standalone piece. There are many layers -narration style, music, tone - to pull together. Below is a checklist of conversation topics to cover:
Durration
Timeline for completion of the project: 2-6 months
Time to invest each week: 1-10 hours
Length of final product: 6 episodes to create a series
Elements
Stories: what stories do you want to tell?
Who are the key people to interview?
What is the tone and title of the series?
Story Consulting
We shape the Story and the Legend
We identify family values, beliefs, and wisdom
We embrace failures and successes
We identify what it all means.
Story Research
Family stories
Ancestral research
Interviews
List of interviewees
Approval and scheduling
Music Selections
Narration
Titles & Chapters
Story Development and Review
Editing
Rough cuts and feedback
How many days of editing are desired?
Final Product on a Hard Drive
Extend the life of the podcast on a website? Or a YouTube or Facebook page?
Nitty-Gritty: Contract, deposit, schedule.