Audio Asset Pitch: Japan Society (November 2024)

This condensed presentation showcases my strategy, editing, and audio production process as proposed to Japan Society. Please use this as a demonstration of how I identify needs, develop content concepts, and communicate effectively with clients.

Sample Podcast Creation: Extraction, Restoration & Production Workflow

‘In Conversation’

Headphones encouraged*

  • Produced an interview-style podcast sample (“In Conversation”) by extracting and editing an interview with H.E. Ambassador Shigeo Yamada from the organization’s YouTube channel.

  • Restored and enhanced the audio to demonstrate how polished sound delivers a professional, intimate listener experience.

  • Aligned aesthetics with top podcast genres—Society & Culture, News, and Education—to match the organization’s audience and mission.

  • Advised using casual, off-the-cuff scripting for pop culture episodes (like anime) and structured formats for government or business topics.

  • Proposed a rotating host model to keep the series fresh and engaging.

  • Highlighted advantages of audio-only production, including flexible remote recording, lower costs, faster post-production, greater accessibility for off-camera guests, and more relaxed sessions with the freedom for discreet retakes and edits.

*Podcast popularity data sources: BuzzSprout.com, ContentIsQueen.org

*Audio Restoration & Enhancement, Editing, Music and Sound Curation. Audio assets and sound effects sourced from Artlist royalty-free libraries.. 

Sourced from: Joshua Walker in conversation with HE Ambassador Shigeo Yamada.

Podcast Concept & Audio Asset Demo for Language Department

‘Bite Sized Morning Japanese Lessons’

Headphones encouraged*

  • Developed a “bite-sized” Japanese lesson audio series concept designed for accessible, on-the-go learning, featuring 1-minute segments and weekly review episodes.

  • Proposed the Language Dept. as the ideal platform for this engaging, playlist-ready content, targeting learners seeking daily or weekly improvement.

  • Demonstrated that repurposing existing recordings can be a quick solution but highlighted limitations of poor-quality audio (e.g., missing syllables or clarity), as presented in the sample.

  • Recommended live, contemporary recordings as the most reliable and cost-effective method for creating accurate and user-friendly language episodes.

*Audio Restoration & Enhancement, Editing, Music and Sound Curation. Audio assets and sound effects sourced from Artlist royalty-free libraries. 

Sourced from: Introduction - Japanese Lesson 1.

Immersive Binaural Audio Experience for Japan Society Gallery

Immersive Audio Experience.

Headphones encouraged*

  • Proposed using Dolby Atmos and binaural audio to create immersive 3D soundscapes that enhance gallery exhibits, letting audiences engage deeply through standard headphones.

  • Suggested tailor-making audio assets for each exhibit rotation, closely aligning sound design with curatorial themes.

  • Recommended in-person binaural recording with specialized equipment for optimal quality and rich environmental detail, beyond what’s possible with existing recordings.

  • Highlighted binaural audio's ability to complement Audio Essays and expand multimedia storytelling in the gallery setting.

  • (Clarification): Current demo was created using existing stereo/binaural recordings; future implementations would leverage dedicated binaural or Atmos workflows as resources allow.

*Immersive Audio Demo. Audio Restoration & Enhancement, Audio Stemming, Editing, Music and Sound Curation. Rendered in Dolby Atmos. Audio assets and sound effects sourced from Artlist royalty-free libraries.

Sourced from: Virtual Exploration | Sou Fujimoto | When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan, Japanese Planes — Tools for Working Wood.

Revitalizing Older Media.

Audio Preservation & Enhancement for Japan Society Events

Headphones encouraged*

  • Enhanced and restored audio from Japan Society’s video-recorded events to create high-quality audio-only assets alongside improved video audio.

  • Addressed common audio issues such as excess room reverb, poor microphone handling, suboptimal recording conditions, and distracting interruptions or background noise.

  • Each sample in this pitch demonstrates the transformation from problematic source material to clear, engaging audio suitable for broader audiences.

  • Highlighted that audio restoration can greatly elevate presentation quality, preserving and extending the value of archival and event recordings.

  • Proposed collaboration with Japan Society’s archivist to integrate revitalized audio into archival projects and new member-focused offerings.

  • Outlined opportunities to repurpose enhanced audio assets for exclusive member content, special releases, and potential licensing—maximizing audience engagement and long-term content value.

*Audio Restoration & Enhancement, Editing.

Sourced from Youtube: @JapanSocietyNYC, Japan Society Video Resources.

Dice Suzuki Audio
Email: DiceSuzukiAudio@gmail.com
Website: www.DiceSuzuki.com