I think that Autotune and Vocoding can be some of the most destructive effects that can be used. I think it’s important to understand how they work, but more importantly when and how to use them with subtlety to keep clarity in your work!

2005-2010 was when hard tuned stuff was in vogue. In 2018 it’s all about harmonic and melodic textures. Just listen to the music being created in the pop world and you’ll hear it everywhere.

George Taylor (who featured in Behind the Scenes Episode 27) even talked about this idea of harmonic texture. With that in mind, we go on to break down a couple of ways to do this using an autotune plugin and a vocoder plugin! Listen to check it out…

The guys at IMGR have some great advice on Autotune in a video you can watch here (and check out their other production tips while you’re at it).

A gig going at Wisebuddah – a sister company of IMGR! Have a look at the job description below and if you’re interested check out the “How To Put A Good Radio Imaging Demo Together” episode of the podcast – it might help you get the gig!

World Class Imaging Producer

Wisebuddah is one of the world’s leading producers of radio idents, imaging and production music.

We are looking for an experienced imaging/branding producer to join our world-class team of composers and imaging producers to help us create innovative and groundbreaking audio for some of the World’s greatest radio brands.

A highly self-motivated individual with great attention to detail, you will be creative, innovative and experienced and comfortable with working to tight deadlines.

Requirements:

If you meet this criterion please send your CV and a 2-3 minute demo of your top work to [email protected].

Closing date: Sunday, 4th March 2018, 11:59 pm

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It’s the first episode of 2018 – welcome back!

This episode is a short essay. You’ll have to listen to all the details. But in a sense, it’s about the placement of your imaging in an hour, and how that imaging handshakes with other elements around it.

Some helpful links if you want to read, listen or learn more:

Check out the awesome new free tool I worked on with my friend Iulian Deaconu. It’s called the wizzFX Radio Clock Builder and it lets you plan out an hour as a nice clock and place your imaging and messaging into it. Visualise your Listener Journey!

Check it out here.

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To round out 2017 we’re gonna look back over and recap topics that have come up in a few previous episodes of the podcast during the year.

Back in Episode 5, I shared How I Process A Voice-Over walking through my settings and discussed EQ, Compression, DeEssing and Limiting in depth.

It’d also be worth checking out this free course for building a simple voice chain.

Then a few episodes later, in Episode 8 I talked about what was on my Master-chain. Some of the key points from this episode were around tools you might use.

Want more? It might also be worth checking out this article I wrote.

The Complete Radio Imaging Email Course. It’s free and you can check it out here.

They all gave great tips worth checking out in the show.

A technique George talks about is also laid out in this free course.

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In this episode of TRIP we’re talking: Mentors. It’s a topic that’s come up a few times in previous episodes, especially the Behind The Scenes series.

As part of his five tips he talked about these two things:

Both of which are great points to remember. Having a coach can speed up your learning, as can sharing your work with others!

He talked about networking with your peers and how networking can build a group of mentors you can trade ideas with, share work and generally improve your work by doing this.

It’s really important to find yourself a mentor who can help you with your work. Just having someone to send work to from time to time to get an idea of how you could improve can be extremely beneficial. If you’re really committed try to have more than one mentor so you always get contrasting opinions on your work to make sure you’re picking up as much as you can from what you’re doing.

But you’ve got to be careful…

“Don’t be an A-hole” which is just a great quote. But mostly, “Sit down, be humble.” It’s hard not to agree.

David Konsky on Twitter.

You could also get in touch with any of the other guests from any of the Behind The Scenes series of episodes!

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Back in Episode 4 of the podcast, we talked about:

The more you write the more you’ll understand how to craft great copy shape incredibly effective Radio Imaging.

Of course, ideas can sometimes be the hardest bit, and in Episode 17 we talked about 10 thought starters:

These ten ideas are part of a wider selection of 100 you can get here. Sometimes just getting different perspectives and approaches can help get those creative juices flowing.

The first guest was in Episode 18 with Alastair Boyes from IMGR where he talked about his technique: “keep writing. Write as many as ideas as possible then test them on others to find the best few to make.”

The next guest to talk about Creativity was Staxx from Z100, New York in Episode 23. The big takeaway from him was this: “Think visually. Let the words and production flow from what you see in your mind.”

Finally, you could check out the article on the site called Writing Sessions for an insight into another way to find new ideas and spur creativity.

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Steve has recently spent time with another couple of awesome blokes: Tom Cross and Adam Burgess – the guys behind Imaging Blueprint and other cool custom projects via Contraband Media… check out the episode here.

George Taylor. He’s behind some of the biggest work on all sides of the pond. Initially helping craft the sound of Production Vault, before leaving to craft the sound of IMGR, before moving on to work on custom projects for huge stations all over the UK, Europe and beyond working for wisebuddah.

Whats more, I’ve learned a crapload from George in the past. Here’s what he talks about in this episode:

Because he’s a series plug-in addict. They were:

Then once you’ve listened if you want to get in touch with him, here’s his email.

A bit different this one, it’s how to make your own sleigh bells. Then you can record them and you’ll have your own SFX.

Or if you’d rather, here’s a library of sleigh bell samples (I said nearly 4gig worth but it’s more like 500MB, my bad) you can buy.

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A list of stuff you could buy and burn cash on, compiled by AudioPluginGuy.com!

Andrew is based in Trinidad and Tobago, he’s currently Program Director / Production Manager / Afternoon Drive guy on The Street 91.9FM.

In the show he gives his 5 tips for Radio Imaging:

You can get in touch with Andrew on Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud or by Email!

But you’ll have to listen to the show to hear it.

A 1990 (when I was 7!) article from Radio and Production Magazine called “Tips & Techniques: Instant Christmas Music.”

All about how to make anything sound like Christmas, especially good if you’re running out of Christmas production music to use!

Drop me a note here and let’s get talking! Don’t be shy, all perspectives, experience levels and nationalities are super useful to others in our industry!

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This looks super awesome, I’m looking forward to checking it out… Well worth being there if you’re interested in Imaging or looking to shake up your imaging in any way!

Learn more here.

Dom is Imaging Director at Hot 97 in New York City. Super humble, super nice. Not only does he do imaging for Hot 97, he’s also Format Production Director for Reelworld’s Production Vault Urban AC.

He talks about:

Get in touch with Dom by email, or on Instagram!

…But you’ll have to listen to the podcast to check it out!

This is a great video from VOX well worth checking out. Watch here, or on YouTube.

Drop me a note here and let’s get talking! Don’t be shy, all perspectives, experience levels and nationalities are super useful to others in our industry!

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I use it sometimes, and this video explains some of the awesome new features:

At least, until November 22nd, 2017 when you’ll have to start paying for it. It’s called Little Plate, it looks like a reverb plugin – grab it here.

Jake is a graduate of FutureIMGR – a Radio Imaging Course we run at IMGR (where I work day-to-day), a production service.

He was so good, we ended up hiring him!

Here’s what he had to say:

We also listened to a load fo the work Jake’s been doing – you’ll have to check the podcast out to hear that.

If you’re based in the UK and want to get involved, read more about FutureIMGR here.

Check out how to make your own Christmas Sound Effects in a great (but old) blog post from ASoundEffect. It’s called “The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Christmas Sound Effects.”

Drop me a note here and let’s get talking! Don’t be shy, all perspectives, experience levels and nationalities are super useful to others in our industry!

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Go here to get it, it’s SUPER CHEAP.

Denzil is Production Director with FM104, represented by Grooveworx in Los Angeles, and a Radio Imaging Producer with Audiosweets.com

Here’s what he talks about on the show:

Best way to get in touch, hear more and connect with Denzil is via his website.

Or check out his SoundCloud, there’s a link at his site!

Creating a creepy soundscape… from Modeaudio.com

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