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Founder Hindenburg Systems Nick Dunkerley Reading Loud in Sound Studio for Christmas Calendar 2024 at Couch with Christmas Tree in the background

HINDENBURG CALENDAR

a daily treat for audio storytellers

Every day in December open a window with Hindenburg founder, audio producing expert and storyteller Nick Dunkerly

1 - A Christmas Tale

In the beginning was the...

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2 - To Structure a Christmas Story

Every story needs a structure. It doesn't have to be fancy...

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3 - Storyboarding a Christmas Tale

An invaluable tool for audio storytellers

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4 - Recording Through the Snow

Don't come home to find your recording didn’t turn out...

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5 - The Mic That Saved Christmas

One more thing we need: the right microphone

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6 - It’s all in your head

This is non-negotiable: you should always wear headphones while recording

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7 - The sound of silence

Ssshhh! Listen...

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8 - Move In Closer

This time, we’re getting close.
No, closer.
Really, really close.

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9 - The Interview

Here’s the truth: the story doesn’t just happen.
It’s your responsibility to shape it.

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10 - Interviewing actions

Audio storytelling isn’t just about sharing information.
It’s about creating an experience.

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11 - The Sound of Tinsel

Today, it’s just you and your microphone.

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12 -Silence Speaks Volumes

It’s the sound you don’t think about - but trust me, you’ll miss it if you don’t have it.

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13 - Unwrapping Your Audio

The first step toward crafting your story.

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14 - Locating the Soundbites

It’s time to sift through your recordings and uncover the gold

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15 - Rough Editing

Rough editing is about creating the framework of your story.
It’s not about polishing or perfecting.

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16 - Writing for the Ear

Writing for the ear is about how it sounds, not how it looks.

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17 - Finding Your Voice

Now it’s time to step up to the mic and bring your words to life.

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18 - The Spirit of Editing

Editing Moral and Ethics
Editing isn’t just about technical precision. It’s about integrity.

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19 - Shaping the Story

As we get closer to Christmas, this stage of storytelling can feel a little like decorating the tree.

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20 - The Listening Crowd

Not all of your ideas are brilliant. And that’s okay.
This is where fresh ears can make all the difference.

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21 - The Rhythm of the Story

Today is all about the Rhythm. And Flow.

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22 - Treating Sound with Yuletide Spirit

Stories, like life, aren’t perfect.
We’re looking for clarity, not sterility.

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23 - Wrapping Up the Story

This is the final deliverable.
Your polished story ready to shine.

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24 - The Christmas Tags

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25 - the sound og Christmas

We’d like to share a special gift with you

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