Hi! Ultimately, I don't think you can go wrong these days. I would start with whatever software you already own-- and if you don't currently have any sort of audio editor (or DAW, Digital Audio Workstation) ...the program Audacity is free. I haven't used it myself, but know it's popular with audio drama creators. Alternatively, my local library has a media lab that includes free use of a podcasting workstation. Yours might, too.
Most sfx vendors offer free fully-licensed files with an account or newsletter sign-up... the company called A Sound Effect is a great example. Another wonderful resource, look up the Sonniss GDC free sound effect bundles-- they annually offer thousands of files, going back to 2015.
All I would say is, for your first forays, write your stories as short as you can to build up your workflow. Three minutes, five minutes... and have fun!
Great insight! Thank you 😊
glad you found it useful
I’m thinking about creating my own audio drama, what do you think would make a good program for beginners?
Hi! Ultimately, I don't think you can go wrong these days. I would start with whatever software you already own-- and if you don't currently have any sort of audio editor (or DAW, Digital Audio Workstation) ...the program Audacity is free. I haven't used it myself, but know it's popular with audio drama creators. Alternatively, my local library has a media lab that includes free use of a podcasting workstation. Yours might, too.
@@byWilliamJMeyer that’s great! What about getting sound effects? Is there a place I can go to that has a lot of free sound effect packs or?
Most sfx vendors offer free fully-licensed files with an account or newsletter sign-up... the company called A Sound Effect is a great example. Another wonderful resource, look up the Sonniss GDC free sound effect bundles-- they annually offer thousands of files, going back to 2015.
@@byWilliamJMeyer wow that’s awesome! Any other helpful tips I should know before getting started?
All I would say is, for your first forays, write your stories as short as you can to build up your workflow. Three minutes, five minutes... and have fun!