In this episode Trent sits down with sound engineer Ryan LaVergne to explore the often overlooked but critical role of audio in filmmaking.

From the dense jungles of Costa Rica to the bear-filled wilderness of Katmai, Alaska, Ryan shares what it takes to capture the natural world through sound. Trent and Ryan reflect on Ryan’s first Brave Wilderness production and the unforgettable adventures—and audio challenges—they faced along the way. Good sound can make or break a story, making it essential to every wild production.

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CREDITS:
HOST - Trent Underwood
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Trent Underwood
CAMERA OPERATOR & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST - Mario Aldecoa
EDITOR - Trent Underwood
MARKETING - Matt Fujita
GRAPHIC DESIGN - Chance Ross
PRODUCER - Suzanne Zonner
PRODUCER - Beau Sedivy
EP - Coyote Peterson

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