DARKFIELD Masterclass: Making Immersive Audio Experiences

Step behind the scenes of DARKFIELD in this interactive masterclass and learn more about how they bring their unique experiences to life.

Step behind the scenes of DARKFIELD in this interactive masterclass and learn more about how they bring their unique experiences to life, with this hands-on workshop led by DARKFIELD as part of Frequency Festival Programme.

You'll get the opportunity to dive into DARKFIELD’s creative practice, and develop an understanding of immersive audio-based storytelling. You will play with the binaural equipment, whilst exploring ways to place the audience at the centre of an experience and ways to heighten immersion and interactivity.

You will leave with ideas of how you can use immersive audio technology in your own creative practice, having taken part in both solo and group practical exercises throughout the workshop, with guidance from two core members of the DARKFIELD creative team.

This 3 hour masterclass will include:

• An overview of DARKFIELD’s artistic process: core concepts and techniques explored in our work.
• Guided creative exercises to start participants thinking about setting and sound from a first person perspective
• Introduction to the technologies we use and demonstration of the binaural microphone.

• Practical work in groups with DARKFIELD’s state-of-the-art binaural audio equipment to create and share the beginnings of an immersive audio piece by the end of the workshop.

• A Q&A session where participants will have the opportunity to exchange feedback, ask deeper questions, and explore how they can apply their learnings in their own practice.

• Refreshments will be provided

Get a taster of this masterclass in this short clip about what to expect

Who is the DARKFIELD Masterclass for:

This masterclass is for 18+ creatives & emerging artists based in Greater Lincolnshire with an interest in sound and performance. If you are a local theatre makers, sound artist or technician or XR makers, this will be right up your street. However, this masterclass is open to everyone so if you are looking to develop your skills you will also take away key learnings.

What will you benefit from attending?

• Attendees of this masterclass will benefit from learning from award winning industry leaders right on our doorstep.

• Developing their creative skills in using sound and immersive theatre technology

• Networking with other local creatives who have a shared interest.

• Attendees for this masterclass will also gain subsided entry to the DARKFIELD “Arcade” exhibit at Frequency Festival.
• If you are North East Lincolnshire based attendees can benefit from subsided travel to Frequency Festival.

About DARKFIELD:

DARKFIELD produces innovative immersive experiences at the forefront of technology and theatre - both location-based experiences and digital work. DARKFIELD’s work utilises striking sets and shipping containers, binaural 360-degree sound, complete darkness and a variety of sensory effects, where each participant is situated at the centre of intense, evolving narratives.

DARKFIELD has toured globally, reaching over 500,000 audiences across the UK, Asia, Australia and Mexico. The experiences have featured in major film festivals including BFI London Film Festival, Venice, IDFA, Tribeca, Raindance, SXSW and in 2021 won Columbia’s Digital Storytelling Lab’s Breakthrough Award in recognition of the year’s most innovative narrative.