WORKSHOP

PODCAST PRODUCTION 101
Audio recording, sound design, mixing, mastering, and publishing basics by Rajan Shrestha

Ideal for individuals aspiring to become pod-casters, audio engineers, oral historians, field recording enthusiasts, journalists, anthropologists, content creators, etc.

This 4-day workshop is crafted for individuals aspiring to become pod-casters and for audio enthusiasts eager to explore the intricacies of crafting top-notch podcast content. Covering every facet of the podcast production journey, from configuring your recording environment to perfecting the finished product, this course is tailored to accommodate both novices and those with prior experience. Regardless of your starting point, this course is designed to elevate your pod-casting expertise.

3-6 PM | 9, 12, 30 OCTOBER & 2 NOVEMBER, 2023
PHOTO.CIRCLE, ARUN THAPA CHOWK, JHAMSIKHEL, LALITPUR
FEE Rs. 8,000 ONLY (๐˜“๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ด)

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INTRODUCTION
- Why podcast ?
- Goals/Audience
- Different formats/genres
- Appreciation Practice

ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
- Microphones, Headphones and Audio interfaces
- Acoustic Treatment/ Room Setup
- Recording Equipment on a budget ?

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RECORDING TECHNIQUES
- Microphone Placement
- Recording Software/Hardware Settings
- Interview and guest recording setups

EDITING/POST PRODUCTION
- DAW Overview
- Editing for content/clarity
- Removing background noises/errors

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SOUND DESIGN
- Music/ Intros/ Outros
- Effects/ Ambiances
- Creating a cohesive sonic experience

MIXING/MASTERING
- Understanding Audio Levels and Dynamics
- Equalization and Compression
- What is mastering ?
- File formats and preparations for final export

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DISTRIBUTION
- Podcast Hosting Platforms
- Submitting to streaming platforms
- Meta data/ SEO

REVIEW/CRITIQUE SESSION BY PEERS

๐—”๐—•๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—จ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฅ
Rajan Shrestha is a Kathmandu-based interdisciplinary artist, primarily known for his work in music. He's a bassist/co-producer for the Kathmandu-based post-rock band Jindabaad and holds an Ethnomusicology degree from Kathmandu University's Department of Music. He produces music as 'phatcowlee' and collaborates with Pakistani electronic musician Alien Panda Jury in the project Anaasir. As a founding member of Fuzzscape, a cultural documentation platform, he focuses on music, archival, and storytelling through audio-visual media. Shrestha is the executive director at Nepal Music Archive and works with podcasts like BojuBajai and Utarchadhav.

(๐˜š๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฅ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ: ๐˜›๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜บ, 5 ๐˜–๐˜ค๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ)