Beta Testers Needed: We’re exploring ways to expand the Media Fandom Oral History project into a DIY effort along the lines of Story Corps. What we’re looking for:
Two (or more) fandom friends willing (a) to interview one another (aka rambling fandom chats) and (b) to include their recordings into the existing oral history project
We need fans to test these methods
*Fans willing to chat with each another over phones using a conference call system
*Fans willing to chat with each another over Skype in connection with free recording software (we need people willing to test both PC and Mac)
*Fans willing to do chat with each another in person using free iPhone or Android recording software on their smartphones
Once done, you will upload the audio files into a Dropbox account. A permission form will also need to be signed by both parties and uploaded (scanned or photographed copies are fine). There will also be a set of sample questions you can use.
Original Star Trek art by Caren Parnes, logo design by Morgan Dawn
Question: Is there a time limit on this?
This would be really fun to do in a group at a con like 221b or destielcon or something. Too bad I’m not going to sherlock seattle.
No time limit on this. We started it in 2014 and just opened it up to DIY. So I think we’ll be good to go at least through the end of 2017.