Are you going that most illustrious of events, Balticon? See us there! I’ve made a handy-dandy post of our schedule below:

5/27/11 6:00 PM
Duration: 01:00
Room: Chesapeake
Track: New Media
New Independent Voices in New Media
Who’s new in Podcasting

Podcasting has evolved massively in the last 7+ years. During that time lots of independent voices have come and gone. Who’s still out there, who has faded, and most importantly who are the new voices you should be listening to?

5/27/11 10:00 PM
Duration: 01:00
Room: Derby
Track: New Media

Sound Design & Extreme Audio Effects

Our expert panel of professional sound designers and audio engineers will explore various topics and techniques surrounding sound design and the art and science of extreme audio effects. They will share insider tips and tricks to help you squeeze strange and unworldly tones and textures out of the equipment you already own, inspire you to build and record uncommon noise makers, and to turn ordinary sounds into sonic landscapes designed to enhance your next multi-media project. They will cover both basic and advanced recording, tweaking and extreme manipulation techniques to provide you with the take-away know-how to shake awake audiences and transport them to strange new worlds.

5/28/11 9:00 AM
Duration: 03:00
Room: Derby
Track: New Media

Master’s Session: Audio Excellence in Podcasting (3 hrs)

Our panel of expert audio enthusiasts will discuss various topics surrounding audio engineering for spoken word, music, and everything in between. They will help you get the best sound out of the equipment you have, help you pick the next piece of important equipment within your budget, and help you avoid burnout by streamlining your workflow to shorten the time you spend editing audio. The audience is encouraged to bring questions and even samples of problems they are having with their own work.

5/28/11 4:00 PM
Duration: 00:50
Room: Salon D
Track: Readers

Antigone’s Wrath – Full Cast Live Reading

Join us for a full cast live reading of an excerpt of ANTIGONE’S WRATH, a Steampunk adventure of worldly proportions! Meet Captain Rachel Sterling and set sail on the airship ANTIGONE’S WRATH! Journey from England to Ecuador and Singapore to Somalia in the newest novel by Starla Huchton. Magical inventions, dastardly villains and legends of the ancient world await you on an escapade you’ll never forget!

5/28/11 7:00 PM
Duration: 01:00
Room: Chesapeake
Track: New Media

Creating The Brand
Crafting a Recognizable Presence for Your Podcast

Our panel of professionals take you through the perilous journey of creating a concrete presence for their podcasts. Learn what you’ll need, who to hire and what questions to ask. Formulate a sensible budget for your story and create a brand that will attract more listeners than ever before.

5/29/11 3:00 PM
Duration: 01:00
Room: Derby
Track: New Media

Dynamic Voice Acting

Is your dramatic podcast feeling a little flat? The Gearheart’s Alex White takes guests and plays games with them to increase the emotional potency of their readings. Harness your local talent and bring a new dimension to your podcast!

5/29/11 4:00 PM
Duration: 01:00
Room: Chesapeake
Track: New Media

Improv Comedy Jam

Our panel of would-be comedians get up and flex their creative muscles. Join them for an hour of improv comedy.

5/29/11 7:00 PM
Duration: 01:00
Room: Derby
Track: New Media

Women Podcaster’s Roundtable

Our panel of crack podcasters will talk review the year in podcasting and talk about the pressing issues of the day; and all this from the female point of view. Discussions will include talks of equipment, time management, monitization, and more.

5/29/11 8:00 PM
Duration: 00:50
Room: Maryland Foyer
Track: Autographings

Mur Lafferty, Renee White and Christiana Ellis
Autograph Session

Mur Lafferty, Renee White and Christiana Ellis Autograph Session

5/29/11 11:00 PM
Duration: 00:30
Room: Pimlico
Track: Readers

Alex White — Reading

Alex White reads from Maiden Flight of the Avenger.

We hope to see you all there!

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Cog reflects on her human life as Elena Antonello. Brooke Fox posed for and produced this excellent picture. Thanks to Arrington Vineyards for letting us shoot, and for the excellent wine! Thanks also to production assistant Renée White.

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Agent Rufus Cooper evades capture on the rooftops of Saint David as he searches for his target. Brian Bedwell was kind enough to pose for us and furnish that fantastic costume and firearm. Special thanks to production assistants Barbara Attilio and Renée White, producer Brooke Fox and to Chandler Hayes for providing the location.

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You might be wondering who this Agent is… She’s from the secret project!

Christine “Hollywood” Newman plays Viola Bouvier as she leans out a window to take a shot at someone. Barbara Attilio can be seen playing Fannie Hope in the driver’s seat. Thanks to Christine and her movie star looks, the shot went off without a hitch. Thanks also to Chandler Hayes for providing us the Lincoln Mills location, Wade Sanders for providing us the Oldsmobile, and to production assistants Nolan Cash and Renée White.

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Chandler Hayes plays Augustus Elsworth as he sets his sights on a new enemy. Thanks again to Chandler for reprising his role, and thanks also to production assistants Renée White, Barbara Attilio and Misty Granade. Of course, special mention goes to producer Brooke Fox for securing us the site! (Thanks also to Walt Schaefer for the awesome biplane!)

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Have you ever wondered who taught Augustus everything he knew? Her name is Agent Bettie Misko, and she is one tough cookie! Have a sneak peak at one of our characters from Maiden Flight of the Avenger— coming this December!

Bettie Misko was played by Misty Granade, and our shoot featured producer Brooke Fox, assistant producer Renée White, and production assistant Barbara Attilio. Thanks also to Walt Schaefer for providing the excellent location and (ahem) ordnance!