Why Do I Podfic?
Nov. 12th, 2011 01:11 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
jenepodIn honor of ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
pod_aware, the one thing I did manage to do, which is the Podficcer Meme that was floating around a month or so ago. I saved it at some point, meaning to do it, so here you go...
When did you first start podficcing?
Um, I’m pretty new! I did my first podfics for the Awesome Ladies Challenge, back in February or March 2011.
What would you say was your inspiration or motivation to start doing it?
Because I don’t really write fanfic or do graphics, I’ve always kind of felt like I wasn’t contributing much to the fannish community. (Yes, I know feedback and cheerleading is important, but it’s not the same thing, you know?) The only concrete thing I ever did was the Gilmore Girls Virtual Seasons, and that in kind of an organizing capacity. However, I love to read aloud. So when I became aware of podficcing a year or so ago, I thought it sounded perfect, I was just a bit unsure how to jump in. It took an actual challenge community (and one that was small enough not to be intimidating) in order for me to start asking and getting advice on how to proceed.
What fandoms have you podficced created podfic in?
Bandom, American Idol, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Parenthood, Daria, Greek (It sounds like more than it is, because a lot of those were small!)
What was your favourite podfic to make or do?
I think my favourite so far was Indoor Fireworks because I just loved the story so much. I read it and immediately wanted to podfic it.
Where do you draw your inspiration from for podfic?
From the fun I get out of its creation. Podfic is perfect for me, because it combines the joy I get from reading aloud, with editing which I also love. I did video editing at University (TV production major), so sound editing is a whole new avenue that has been fun to explore.
What was your least favourite podfic to make or do?
I don’t really have one at the moment. Most of my projects have been pretty short, so I haven’t had one that really drove me wild.
Which podfic are you most proud of?
The American Idol Kradam one Close My Eyes and Taste You on My Lips because of the cool collaborative process involved. I really felt like the fact that I was able to offer suggestions before the story posted really made the podfic better. Also, I recorded several draft versions as she did drafts of the story, so I knew it back to front by the time I actually recorded the final one.
What's the best feedback or comment you've ever gotten?
I think any feedback at all makes me happy, even if it’s just a quick thank you! Sadly, all of my feedback is on my main journal right now, because I only just moved these over to a podfic one. It made me sad to have to make new entries that would be all blank.
What's your opinion on music in podfic?
I think it’s really cool, although I haven’t tried it myself yet. I’m a little scared of how exactly to go about it, from choosing the music and deciding how to use it, etc, it seems a bit intimidating!
Favourite genre to podfic to (comedy, angst, romance, drama, AU)?
I’m definitely drawn to funny fics with good dialogue. I’m kind of sarcastic myself, so I always enjoy reading people who are as well. Also I have read some gen pieces, but I think just by the nature of fanfic, most things tend to be romance. Mostly I podfic what I read, so if I really enjoy a fic, my first impulse is to want to record it. My list of “I wish I could podfic this” fics is HUGE, and I’m slow, so I’ll probably never make it through!
Favourite fandom(s) and/or pairing(s) to podfic in?
Well, again I podfic whatever I read, so at the moment probably mostly bandom. :)
What just drives you up the wall when it comes to podfic?
Nothing yet. I’m sure it will happen though! Right now I’m just really enjoying the community of it all.
What’s your podfic recording set up like?
I have my MacbookPro, with Garage Band, and my mic is a Blue Snowball. (I'm sure it's a bit silly to have, but I got it when I was in the USA for such a great price that I couldn't resist!) I have a tendency to record very late at night because I have four housemates and our house is loud. Plus if you do it after midnight you don’t have to worry about the mic catching the rumblings of the tube! Depending on who is awake I either record in my room or in the small office we all share downstairs. I’ve only done small projects so far, so I’ve done all the recording in one sitting and then edited afterwards. When I do longer ones I’m sure I’ll end up putting in breaks. I usually try to record all do-overs within that recording, so if I mess up, I just re-do it immediately several times, and then edit out the ones I like the least. I use a clapping system, so if I screw up I immediately clap and then keeping going with a correction – that way you can see a tall spike on the audio track and it’s easier to edit.
What is your latest project or idea for your next podfic (if your muse isn't dead)?
I’ve been working on a few of![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
sunsetmog’s fics for a long time. And when I say “working on” I mean I recorded them ages ago and then haven’t gone back to actually edit. So I really need to get my act together and finish that!
Finally, what kind of words of wisdom would you offer someone who wants to podfic/is a newbie?
Go for it! The podfic community is awesome and welcoming, and there are plenty of people who will offer advice and answer questions.
Podfic: it's an audio recording of a fanfic, like an audiobook, how awesome is that? Fans from all over put their voices out there so you can enjoy fanfic on the go or just in a different way. To find out more about podfic, why we do it and how to get started, check outpod_aware on LJ or DW.
pod_aware, the one thing I did manage to do, which is the Podficcer Meme that was floating around a month or so ago. I saved it at some point, meaning to do it, so here you go...When did you first start podficcing?
Um, I’m pretty new! I did my first podfics for the Awesome Ladies Challenge, back in February or March 2011.
What would you say was your inspiration or motivation to start doing it?
Because I don’t really write fanfic or do graphics, I’ve always kind of felt like I wasn’t contributing much to the fannish community. (Yes, I know feedback and cheerleading is important, but it’s not the same thing, you know?) The only concrete thing I ever did was the Gilmore Girls Virtual Seasons, and that in kind of an organizing capacity. However, I love to read aloud. So when I became aware of podficcing a year or so ago, I thought it sounded perfect, I was just a bit unsure how to jump in. It took an actual challenge community (and one that was small enough not to be intimidating) in order for me to start asking and getting advice on how to proceed.
What fandoms have you podficced created podfic in?
Bandom, American Idol, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Parenthood, Daria, Greek (It sounds like more than it is, because a lot of those were small!)
What was your favourite podfic to make or do?
I think my favourite so far was Indoor Fireworks because I just loved the story so much. I read it and immediately wanted to podfic it.
Where do you draw your inspiration from for podfic?
From the fun I get out of its creation. Podfic is perfect for me, because it combines the joy I get from reading aloud, with editing which I also love. I did video editing at University (TV production major), so sound editing is a whole new avenue that has been fun to explore.
What was your least favourite podfic to make or do?
I don’t really have one at the moment. Most of my projects have been pretty short, so I haven’t had one that really drove me wild.
Which podfic are you most proud of?
The American Idol Kradam one Close My Eyes and Taste You on My Lips because of the cool collaborative process involved. I really felt like the fact that I was able to offer suggestions before the story posted really made the podfic better. Also, I recorded several draft versions as she did drafts of the story, so I knew it back to front by the time I actually recorded the final one.
What's the best feedback or comment you've ever gotten?
I think any feedback at all makes me happy, even if it’s just a quick thank you! Sadly, all of my feedback is on my main journal right now, because I only just moved these over to a podfic one. It made me sad to have to make new entries that would be all blank.
What's your opinion on music in podfic?
I think it’s really cool, although I haven’t tried it myself yet. I’m a little scared of how exactly to go about it, from choosing the music and deciding how to use it, etc, it seems a bit intimidating!
Favourite genre to podfic to (comedy, angst, romance, drama, AU)?
I’m definitely drawn to funny fics with good dialogue. I’m kind of sarcastic myself, so I always enjoy reading people who are as well. Also I have read some gen pieces, but I think just by the nature of fanfic, most things tend to be romance. Mostly I podfic what I read, so if I really enjoy a fic, my first impulse is to want to record it. My list of “I wish I could podfic this” fics is HUGE, and I’m slow, so I’ll probably never make it through!
Favourite fandom(s) and/or pairing(s) to podfic in?
Well, again I podfic whatever I read, so at the moment probably mostly bandom. :)
What just drives you up the wall when it comes to podfic?
Nothing yet. I’m sure it will happen though! Right now I’m just really enjoying the community of it all.
What’s your podfic recording set up like?
I have my MacbookPro, with Garage Band, and my mic is a Blue Snowball. (I'm sure it's a bit silly to have, but I got it when I was in the USA for such a great price that I couldn't resist!) I have a tendency to record very late at night because I have four housemates and our house is loud. Plus if you do it after midnight you don’t have to worry about the mic catching the rumblings of the tube! Depending on who is awake I either record in my room or in the small office we all share downstairs. I’ve only done small projects so far, so I’ve done all the recording in one sitting and then edited afterwards. When I do longer ones I’m sure I’ll end up putting in breaks. I usually try to record all do-overs within that recording, so if I mess up, I just re-do it immediately several times, and then edit out the ones I like the least. I use a clapping system, so if I screw up I immediately clap and then keeping going with a correction – that way you can see a tall spike on the audio track and it’s easier to edit.
What is your latest project or idea for your next podfic (if your muse isn't dead)?
I’ve been working on a few of
sunsetmog’s fics for a long time. And when I say “working on” I mean I recorded them ages ago and then haven’t gone back to actually edit. So I really need to get my act together and finish that!Finally, what kind of words of wisdom would you offer someone who wants to podfic/is a newbie?
Go for it! The podfic community is awesome and welcoming, and there are plenty of people who will offer advice and answer questions.
Podfic: it's an audio recording of a fanfic, like an audiobook, how awesome is that? Fans from all over put their voices out there so you can enjoy fanfic on the go or just in a different way. To find out more about podfic, why we do it and how to get started, check out
pod_aware on LJ or DW.