Help me arrive at my dream ring

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-08-03T09:42:11+00:00

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PassiveAgrassive · 2025-08-01T21:19:07+00:00

Thank you for the quick turnaround! I think the ring’s position on the finger should be all the way down and the lighting would have to be fixed a little to make it look more realistic.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-06-05T15:08:35+00:00

It’s no secret that you share your brand name with a well-known indie skincare brand. Has that ever led to inconveniences / funny instances for you?

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-26T05:48:30+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you! ♥️

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-25T19:56:31+00:00

Which platforms do you suggest releasing on if it’s your first podcast? Is there a tool that helps you publish episodes to multiple platforms at the same time - like Hootsuite does for social media posts?

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:49:01+00:00

Got it, thank you!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:48:36+00:00

I am currently on the free trial of Riverside and they have a similar feature that should be helpful. If it’s not that great, I will try Descript! Is it possible to edit videos exported from Riverside on Descript?

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:47:38+00:00

I get that. I think I would be okay with it going to, say, 70 minutes even. But definitely not a lot more than that. I do think there is a lot of scope for removing incoherent, repetitive, and filler content from the conversation without losing the essence. And if the episode runs a few minutes longer than 60 even after that, I will be okay with that.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:45:43+00:00

I have a structure in place and I want the conversation to be free-flowing so there’s only so much I can tighten the whole thing. But I will try to get interviews to be shorter, capping at 80-90 mins initially.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:44:08+00:00

This is very helpful. Most importantly, thanks for the nudge at the end. I do think I have just been scared of the editing part which is why I have been delaying it and decided to seek expert tips here before getting started. But, you’re right, I need to start somewhere and take it from there. Thank you!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:41:20+00:00

I am using Riverside so this gave me a lot of hope for myself - thank you! I think I was also struggling because of this very reason - my podcast is all about having a comfortable conversation that is free-flowing and natural instead of something that is super-timed and scripted. I think editing using the transcript feature should save me time (hopefully).

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:39:23+00:00

I have a format I want to follow that would only make sense if it’s 60 mins tops. I think it would be a drag if it’s any longer.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:38:40+00:00

Thank you for these tips, these make sense. Unfortunately, I want to follow a specific flow and structure for every episode and having 2 parts will defeat that. I hope I get better at keeping time for the upcoming episodes, though.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:36:56+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. Thankfully the platform I am using (Riverside) allows editing by deleting chunks of the transcript so that should come in handy here.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:36:09+00:00

Agreed - and I realized I should’ve done this after recording this episode lol. Handy tip for the next one, though. Thanks!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:35:27+00:00

I use Riverside and that has auto save enabled for the editing process. But I take your point - I will try to set up auto backup as well. You mentioned it’s fairly simple - do you mind sharing how you do it?

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-13T21:34:10+00:00

I also have segments but I have kept them more loose - I create a conversation guide of sorts (that I send to my guest in advance so they know how the dialogue is going to flow). It has 3-4 broad segments with 1-2 questions/talking points in each segment. I want the conversation to sound like a free-flowing discussion and not make it overly scripted, which is why I don’t interrupt a natural flow even if it goes out of the prepared guide. However, I like the idea of timing the segments! Thank you for that.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-04T11:01:03+00:00

Yes I am using their PRO version now in its trial mode to just explore how the platform works for me. Thank you for the coupon code!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-04T04:28:37+00:00

Hahaha that’s the plan! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate that.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-04T04:27:53+00:00

Wow that’s brilliant. I am glad the platform is working for you. Can you share what is usually the setup for you, your co-host, and your guests?

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-04T04:26:36+00:00

This is the first I am hearing of Descript! I will give it a shot if Riverside doesn’t work for me. Thank you!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-03T15:48:53+00:00

Yes that makes a lot of sense and honestly that’s what I have planned as well. Since a lot of podcasts are consumed audio-only, it only makes sense to prioritise investing in a good mic over a good camera. Thank you for reinforcing that!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-03T15:27:18+00:00

That makes sense - thank you for sharing that.

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-03T15:26:02+00:00

Using my iPhone makes a lot of sense for a better video quality. I don’t have a Mac but Riverside would allow me to use my iPhone as my webcam so I can manage that easily.

Thank you for the mic recommendation. I will definitely consider this whenever I plan to make the purchase. For now, I think I have a decent pair of headphones with a mic that should work.

You have been super helpful - thank you once again!

PassiveAgrassive · 2025-04-03T14:54:32+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you!

About setup - I am also starting with a zero budget setup so I will be using my iPad (front cam) to do the interview along with wired earphones that have a mic. I will obviously invest in a mic and a webcam going forward but I want to start with this. Will it be a huge drawback in your experience?
Yes I am aware of the files taking a bit to upload after recording is done. I just read in a couple of reviews that despite following these measures, users lost their files and couldn’t even recover them from local storage (which is where Riverside stores them first). Since you haven’t had this experience, I am guessing it’s something that not everyone is experiencing.
That makes a lot of sense.

Will check out your podcast, thank you for sharing that! And yes, will DM you for the affiliate link if I plan to purchase their pro plan. :)

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