Episode 69: Building Your Tribe
Episode 71: Yikes!

In this interview with Director of Pre-Production at Pro Audio Voices Inc., Jerrilee Geist, you’ll learn more about the conversion from Screenplay or Theatre Script into the Audiobook format. Find out how to approach film shots and stage directions, just how narrative to make your script, how the difference in the visually-oriented scripts best translate into a great auditory experience. Tips on directions your actors need—and don’t—and what helps your listeners fully engage without distractions. They also discuss how to integrate music and sound effects in these types of full cast projects.

Notes

Learn:

  • How to approach film shots and stage directions
  • How the difference in the visually-oriented scripts best translate
  • Directions your actors need—and don’t

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