Week 10: Presenting Progress — Pitch Presentation and Project Development

必达康
May 12
2 min read

Updated: May 18

This week, the project reached an important stage with the pitch presentation. After several weeks of research, case studies, production testing, and the release of the first podcast episode, this pitch offered a valuable opportunity to look back on the project’s development and present its current direction in a more structured and coherent way, while also creating space to receive constructive feedback.

I was really glad to see the creative outcomes of other classmates. Everyone’s topics and contents felt refreshing and original, and it was genuinely encouraging to see that we were all making progress on our projects and that each project had already been unfolded in its own meaningful way. I take this opportunity not just as a simple progress report, but as a moment to clarify the project’s central purpose, demonstrate the outcomes achieved so far, and reflect on how each stage of research and production has contributed to the evolving direction of Unseen Curtain.

I also shared some of the technical challenges and practical lessons I encountered while producing the podcast. For example, when two microphones are placed too close together, they may capture both speakers at the same time. Theoretically, each microphone should capture one person’s voice as clearly and independently as possible, but in real environments, some interference can still happen, which may result in poor sound quality.

I also reflected on the importance of editing a strong intro. Placing the most significant dialogues at the beginning can immediately give the audience a reason to keep listening. The first few minutes are essentially important, as they often determine whether someone chooses to stay with the episode or move on. This connects closely with the idea of “finding a hook,” which was also mentioned during the conversation. In addition, a visually appealing podcast cover matters a lot, since it often determines whether an audience will click in at first glance. I was especially attracted by some classmates’ posters and podcast artwork, which featured a striking animation style. These were lessons I gained through my own podcast practice, and I was glad to share them with the class in the hope that they might be useful to others as well.

I have also been working with Creative Waikato to see if we can take this project even further. Hannah Doherty offered her valuable insights from the perspective of the arts organization, giving me thoughtful guidance on the direction and future possibilities of the project, for which I am deeply grateful. She also introduced various academics, artists, and workers in related fields to me, which has been incredibly helpful in pushing this project forward and opening up new opportunities for its development.

Please stay tuned for next week’s update and for more original creative materials as the project continues to unfold.

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