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Behind the Scenes of Open Season

Something Different in Audiobook Publishing

In a startling divergence from traditional audiobook production, Vermont Audio Drama Podcasting commissioned FinalRune Productions to produce a pilot episode for what will become a serialization of the novel “Open Season.”

This pilot was recorded in FinalRune’s signature on-location recording style at an old house in South Portland, Maine (courtesy of Mad Horse Theater Company) with a compliment of excellent Maine-based actors including Audie-award winning narrator Bill Dufris.

Actors crowded into the back seat of a car and drove through the snow, got out of cars and walked up stairs while shouting lines, and acted off one another in claustrophobic rooms – much like recording a movie, only without the camera.

Field Recording Production Photos:

Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Bill Dufris the joker!
Bill Dufris the joker!
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman
Joe Gunther Radio Drama - Pilot Episode Recording
FinalRune Productions records the pilot of Open Season, a Joe Gunther novel, on location in South Portland, Maine, with VT Audio Drama Podcasting and WSJ reporter Barry Newman

Why Record This Way?

Recording on-location imparts a sonic reality and level of richness impossible to achieve in a traditional sound studio. The finished production sounds much more like an “audio movie,” resulting in a more engrossing listening experience.

The episodic nature of the project is also uniquely suited to the way we listen today. This serial will be easily listened to on an iPod, Kindle, iPad, or other mobile device. Like the old time radio days, installments will about 30 minutes long, leaving listeners eager to hear what will happen next!

Behind the Scenes Video:


Author Archer Mayor comments on seeing his work become an audio drama!

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