Help getting started...

I am prolly not the first to post a similar topic here, but ahhhmmmm...I have the ideas, I might even be able to write scripts, but there's a lot more to it than that. Here's basically what I'm looking for (and if there's already a thread with the relevent info/links whatever, sorry to be redundant, please refer me there):

Where does one find the sounds to mix in an audio drama?

What are the best, but affordable, programs that can be used to mix sounds? My friend is going to give me one to start with anyway, but if it isn't real good quality I might eventually buy somethin, if I get seriously into audio drama.

Basically, are there any general guidelines to the creation of scripts and the actual program in an audio drama?

My only past expereince is I was cast in a production directed by a real amateur who was an aquaintance of mine. The script had genuine possibilities, but the director got bored and dropped it before it was actually aired (and trust me, that is STILL a sore spot with me), so I know absolutely nothing about producing an audio drama, working with the other guy only gave me enough of a taste to interest me, without giving me any knowledge. So please be kind and patient to this newb, and give me a little guidance?

Thanks

 

Many of your questions can be answered in this thread (albeit on the Fan Films forum) because mainly about sound effects and sound programs (and free ones)

http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=10155387&start=15647243

Also, here is a resource you will want to look at regarding audio dramas in general:

http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/features.html

And the best web site for audio drama create..period:

http://home.sprynet.com/~palermo/mtr_radi.htm

This should definitely get you started.

 

Hey, thanks man!