That’s right, Dataman is moving to yet another format. This time, pure audio to be distributed on the web. Yes, Dataman is jumping on the Podcast bandwagon.
Of course, I need some assistance, primarily in the form of voice actors. Initially I will be writing, directing and editing the show together, although I may decide to have guest directors/writers/editors if people have good ideas.
The show will take place 5 years after Dataman’s death (remember, he was killed by the Voice) and the world is in a pretty horrible state.
In particular I need voice actors who can fill the roles of:
- Dataman
- The Voice
- Him!
- Other real-based characters (Will, Paul, Dave, etc)
- Other miscellaneous voices
The idea will be to produce one roughly 20 minute episode each month. It will be similar in the way it works to traditional radio shows.
If you are good with sound effects or music, that would be great too. (This project will aim to not violate any copyright law).
To audition, send an mp3 file of your vision for the character you wish to play (you can play multiple characters), email me (if you don’t know my email address, submit a comment saying you would like to audition and I’ll email back. That way I can avoid spammers a little).
Currently I am looking to only provide the lines that would be required to be said by the voice actors so that the story is not entirely revealed. There will be sufficient direction to ensure the lines are said in the proper context.
This is not a commercial endeavour (at least, not currently) and there will be no renumeration to anyone who volunteers to help. If you are good in the role, you will earn a special place in my heart, and if the project ever does go commercial, I’ll be sure to involve you.
Product placement will be considered if you have a product that fits in well with the show.
So come on, get involved in this exciting new project.
In particular, I am looking for female voices for some new characters that are being developed.
Also, I will be adding more characters and fiddling it around a little so that there are less “in” jokes so more people can appreciate what we are doing.
I say keep the in jokes, but just add enough others as well
I could play the Will character, after all that is me so who’s better qualified? I don’t like the sound of my recorded voice though.
Will.
STU Corp might be interested in product placement. Their products are a bit on the scammy side but it’s all money I guess. What are your prices?
Will.
The “in” jokes will remain. Will, Stu Corp is welcome to be involved with product placement. Let me know what specifically you want to get into the show and I’ll find a way to make it work.
I’ll naturally do the Paul character, I also have some ideas for The Voice – i’ll have to experiment a little – i’m thinking he’ll sound like Ned (from Southpark) crossed with Darth Vader – he has a disease after all.
On the “not violate copyright law” ideal, which is nice to be sure, does this mean only music in the Public Domain? Aside from some decent Classical, I never came across any public domain music that didn’t make me want to hurl when i was looking into it in my film days. My resources were limited back then though, so we may find more out there now.
Audio is a story-telling format i’m not too familiar with – aside from Audio books. So I can get a better understanding of the medium, can you please point me in the direction of any podcasts that are *like* what you have in mind?
Spiffy
I was hoping to see if we can generate the necessary background music. I’ll look for some samples that might give you an idea of what I’m trying to do. There will be a narrator.
Of course if someone was willing to give us the right to use a copyrighted piece, that would be great.
I too have found public domain music very hard to come by. Unfortunately from what I have read there is *no* recorded music to which the copyright has expired (and thanks to Disney this won’t happen for a while). Even if there was it would probably predate even Jazz so yeah, you are going to have a hard time. The only public domain music is stuff someone has placed there, not often it is good.
Some bands have released music online, perhaps you could ask them for permission. Perhaps a podcasting forum could help there too (surely others have had the same problems).
I shall pass on to Stu a message about the advertising oppertunity. I hope the products are good enough, I have been told that they are of the highest quality but that was by a marketing type person…
Will.