Manuel Neuer’s International Retirement: Anatomy of a Swan Song
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sunkitten-shash asked:
Podfic ask meme: 5 and 66?
5. Do you prefer making one-shots or multi-chaptered podfics?
My track record says oneshots, but it’s not something I ever really think about or consider when deciding what to pod? I wouldn’t say it’s a preference as much as it’s just uh wanting to get things done lmao
Which feels a bit counterintuitive, right? Bc I’ve done oneshots a 100 words long and those are obviously easy to finish, but I’ve also done oneshots over 30k long and you’d think those would be easier to pod in chunks, which is what I did anyway, so why not go with a chaptered story in the first place?
And I think this is probably less of a podficcing preference and more of a reading one? My ideal fic is a 70k oneshot all dropped at once lessgo! So naturally I find myself podficcing a lot of stories like that as well. Well. Not exactly like that, I’ve yet to podfic one that long haha
66. What’s something you’re particularly good at in podficcing?
Uuuuuhhhh well it’s not the podficcing part XD that is, it’s not any of the voice work, I wouldn’t say? Although my perception might be a bit skewed because it’s not the part I enjoy the most, which is not the same as being good at it, so who knows? Maybe?
I really enjoy editing but I wouldn’t say I’m particularly good at it?
Idk maybe cover art? Feels like a copout since it’s a bit like saying ‘I think I can do my actual literal job!’ like yeah, one would hope lol
BUT while they’re not all bangers and I def phone it in sometimes, I do generally put a lot of effort into most and take an amount of pride in them, so I’m sticking with cover art.
palmofviolet asked:
Hi elany <3 For the podfic ask meme: 6, 19, and 28 please ^^
6. Do you prefer podficcing fic you already know, or cold-reading?
For a number of reasons I never do cold reads.
A part of it is just that I’m a really picky reader and even of the fic I like I only want to podfic some? So if I went in completely blind I’d probably drop like 90% of projects I started.
I also fumble lines so much that I think recording as I read would ruin my enjoyment of the fic.
Lastly, when recording I sorta idk, zone out? Does that happen to anybody else? I’ll hit record and 20 minutes later I’ll have no idea what I just read. I’ll keep an eye out for the emotions and atmosphere and any voices I need to do, but the story itself falls by the wayside.
So 100% things I already know, I don’t think I’d read much fic or finish much podfic if I attempted cold reads.
19. Have you ever hit a podfic roadblock or dry spell? How did you deal with it?
Right now kinda sorta 😭 I haven’t recorded anything in half a year and the last time I tried it went horribly and I gave up 😩 so if anybody’s got advice I’d love to hear it!
28. What podfic do you wish you got more of a response on?
Hmmm nothing immediately comes to mind, which is already a good sign I’d say.
In fact, even after looking through my works I still feel I’m generally pretty happy with how they’ve been received! It’s podfic, so I never expect much to begin with and every kudos is basically a small miracle.
So I’m choosing Bone to bone for no other reason than I like it and it’s not one of my more popular works C:
mistbornhero asked:
For the podficcer meme <3
8, 38, 51
8. Has another podfic ever inspired you to try something new?
In a very real sense other podfic inspired me to start podficcing at all 😄 my entire reason for starting is that I love podfic and wanted to give back to the community.
So in that way yes, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard idk a technique or a sfx or anything that’d make me go !! I need to try that!
It has happened with podcasts before though, eg. for a time I got really into soundscaping because of TMA
38. Do you use sound sound effects? What’s your favourite?
Yeah, sometimes! I don’t know that I have a favourite though, I don’t think I’ve ever used any more than once.
Wait, nope, a while back I made a soundscape for like, a cosy living room—a fireplace, a clock, some misc sounds, a warm room noise, that kinda thing, which I needed for a specific pod and then later reused for a different podfic as the only soundscape in it, since it was just a minute long thing.
Does that automatically make it my favourite?
51. Which podfic was the fastest/easiest to make, and why?
Not counting multivoices where I had just one line 😂 it’s still gotta be one of my shorter pods, right?
Although, turns out the one that immediately came to mind is also fully soundscaped 😂 but considering that’s the pod from question 38 that I stole the soundscape for from a different project, I think it still counts haha
And Destiny was also a breeze!
Get to know your podficcer!
(Adapted from this writer meme by @ahdriking)
- Do you consider podficcing to be your primary fandom activity?
- Briefly describe your podficcing process
- What got you started podficcing?
- What's your recording setup?
- Do you prefer making one-shots or multi-chaptered podfics?
- Do you prefer podficcing fic you already know, or cold-reading?
- Do you do any prep before you start recording?
- Has another podfic ever inspired you to try something new?
- Do you like constructive criticism?
- Do you have your work beta'd? How important is this to your process?
- How do you decide on what voices to give the character(s)?
- Do you prefer recording the beginning, middle, or end of a story?
- Rec three of your current favorite podfics
- What's your relationship with podfic feedback?
- What’s a podficcing tip you got that you almost always follow?
- How do you approach recording emotional scenes?
- How do you approach recording smut scenes?
- How many podfic WIPs do you have right now? Talk about one of them
- Have you ever hit a podfic roadblock or dry spell? How did you deal with it?
- How do you start/end your podfics? (Do you include the full header? Do you do notes? Bloopers?)
- Have you done/Do you like doing free talk at the end of a podfic?
- Except for "podfic" and format tags, what is the most-used podfic tag on your ao3?
- Have you noticed any patterns in your podfics?
- Have you been part of multivoice podfics?
- Are there certain types of stories you like reading but avoid podficcing? (Fandoms, style, pov, genre, tropes, etc.)
- Do you have any advice for other podficcers?
- Have you come across podficcing tips and tricks that don't work for you/your process?
- What podfic do you wish you got more of a response on?
- Which of your podfics would you call your wildest ride?
- What is your most and least favorite part of podficcing?
- On average, how much podfic do you make in a week/month/year?
- How much time do you spend on editing? Have you/would you ever post something unedited?
- How do you pick a story to podfic?
- Rec some of your favourite podficcers
- Have you ever drawn inspiration from another podficcer?
- Did you ever think of turning your podficcing skills into a job?
- Do you use music in your podfics?
- Do you use sound sound effects? What's your favourite?
- Do you take podfic commissions?
- Have your podfics ever been remixed or further transformed?
- Do you listen to your own podfics?
- What’s the last podfic you listened to?
- Do you enjoy performing angsty scenes, or do you avoid them?
- Are there any words you keep mispronouncing no matter how many times you've looked them up?
- What is your goal when making a podfic?
- How would you describe your podficcing style?
- Do you listen to your finished podfics before posting them?
- If you've used a podfic beta, what did you look for in them?
- How long is your longest podfic?
- Which podfic took you the longest/hardest to make, and why?
- Which podfic was the fastest/easiest to make, and why?
- What’s your total podficcing wordcount?
- Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?
- How is your fandom time allocated? Do you spend more time reading, podficcing, something else?
- What’s your favorite part of the podficcing process?
- Which has been your favourite character to voice?
- What’s something about your podficcing that you pride yourself on?
- Does anyone in your personal life know you podfic? Have they heard your podfics? What did they think?
- Do you seek out, or avoid, explicit fic?
- Tell us about a podfic-related thing you look forward to
- How do you deal with podficcing under pressure (deadlines, participating in events, WIPs...)?
- Have you taken part in a podficcing event/challenge? Did you like it?
- Are there any of your previous podfics you wish you could remake?
- When it comes to long projects or stories with large casts, how do you keep track of character voices?
- Do you always record in chronological order? Have you ever recorded scenes out of order?
- What's something you're particularly good at in podficcing?
- Apart from your voice, do you have a "signature move" or is there tell-tale sign that a podfic is your work?
- Do you remember making [Podfic title]? Can you share something from that process? (Favourite or most challenging scene, etc.)
- Do you have projects you've had to abandon? Why? Would you like to take them up again?
- Do you remember a podfic comment that made you particularly happy?
ALTi started reading the manga not long after the anime had been announced and ahhhh the anime has been so beautiful so far 🥺
been feeling some major burnout lately but i still really wanted to finish something with the gay dads
