Case Study: Case Study: Self-produced Audio TourSelf-produced Audio TourSedona Heritage Museum

In the Beginning…In the Beginning…

• Strategic Plan• Research• How to deliver?• Equipment, software?

• Funding

Our ChoiceOur Choice

Hand-held Audioguide Orpheo-USA

orpheo-usa.com QMedia Productions

qmediaproductions.com

WorkshopsWorkshops

Script Writing Production

Writing Scripts◦ Audio is different style◦ Read aloud

Casting◦ Matching voices to characters◦ Where did we find the talent?

Auditions◦ Listen, don’t watch◦ Be ready for rewrites◦ Keep image in mind while listening

RecordingRecording

◦ Scripts are only a blueprint◦ Professional◦ Do-It-Yourself◦ Talent◦ Review

Music & Sound EffectsMusic & Sound Effects

Music & Sound Effects◦ Royalty Free (Is this term correct?)◦ Usage Agreements◦ Costs◦ Labor Intensive

Putting it all TogetherPutting it all Together

◦ Expert Help◦ You can do it yourself Audacity is a free program with great features.

http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

Problems Use Earphones

The Finished ProductThe Finished Product

Non-Linear Tour 32 Stops 45 minutes “Connected”

Well, not finished yetWell, not finished yet

Fee or not? Docent training Test Drive Visitor Surveys Docent Surveys

Kathie Hamblen, Bill Levengood, Michael Peach

Sedona Heritage MuseumPOBox 10216Sedona, AZ 86339928-282-7038www.sedonamuseum.org