Drive with Ben Moreno
What experiences and insights shaped the transition from video to audio storytelling?
A podcaster’s journey uncovers the nuances of voiceover work and audio engineering.
“It just puts you down back to the ground and reflect how quick it happened. I had a bad car accident, and it almost took my life.” ~ Ben Moreno (22:48)
The conversation explores Ben’s creative evolution from photography to video production, and eventually to podcasting and voiceover work. This journey was driven by personal milestones, such as the birth of his daughter, and technical challenges, particularly in achieving quality audio for video projects. Craig and Ben discuss the differences in audio storytelling, including the unique demands of podcasting and audiobooks.
Ben shares a deeply personal story of a life-altering car accident, which led to reflection on priorities and values. Stoicism and daily Bible reading play significant roles in their life, providing a philosophical and spiritual foundation. Technical details about microphones and recording setups illustrate their passion for audio production, while their foray into narrating audiobooks highlights their continuous pursuit of creative challenges.
Takeaways
Creative transitions — Moving from photography to video and podcasting as a medium for storytelling.
Technical growth — Overcoming challenges in audio quality and exploring different tools for production.
Personal philosophy — The integration of stoicism and daily spiritual practices as guiding principles.
Adapting to challenges — Building a professional setup from limited resources.
Life lessons — A near-death experience leading to deeper reflections on priorities and faith.
Voiceover insights — The complexities and technicalities of narrating audiobooks.
Resources
Talk Active Podcast — A podcast encouraging the practice of wisdom, courage, justice, and moderation.
ACX — Platform owned by Amazon for audiobook creation and distribution.
Zoom H6 Recorder — A portable audio recorder often used in podcasting and voiceover work.
Rode Microphones — Discussed as a preferred brand for podcasting and voiceover.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)
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