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Post by inium on Feb 26, 2009 20:12:13 GMT
Question to all those who have already recorded or are planning to. What kind of microphone are you using? Where would you recommend one look for it and related equipment? I'm a complete beginner when it comes to recording things, but I'd like to learn more.
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Acherus
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Post by Acherus on Feb 26, 2009 21:24:57 GMT
I have an iMac with the mic built right into it. Try buying an iSight, if you can afford it.
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Post by Acherus on Feb 26, 2009 22:18:54 GMT
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 0:08:14 GMT
It's a pretty good start, considering it's the first audition. I'm sure everyone else will use it as a baseline to. As a test, I'll see if I can somehow modulate your voice sound a little spookier.
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Post by Acherus on Feb 27, 2009 1:12:20 GMT
Cool. I can modulate it myself, if that makes things easier.
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Post by petrockx on Feb 27, 2009 1:47:18 GMT
Sounds like fun. What about the action scenes, are you planning on having a narrator for them? Wouldn't our Annie take the narrator role? Yes, that's why I'm asking, you could get creative with it. The narrator might be an older, adult Annie. Of course this all depends on what the author says.  |
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 2:01:14 GMT
Of course this all depends on what the author says. Which brings up an interesting philisophical question: If the creator of something gets involved with a fan project based on his/her work, is it still a fan project? |
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Post by snes on Feb 27, 2009 2:29:55 GMT
Wouldn't our Annie take the narrator role? Yes, that's why I'm asking, you could get creative with it. The narrator might be an older, adult Annie. Of course this all depends on what the author says. As I've mentioned before, I think we should get an actual narrator to read third person scripts when necessary. You only really need to put one in a couple times per chapter. Most of the other things that happen can be explained by sound effects or don't need explanations at all. |
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Post by ceallaso on Feb 27, 2009 5:14:49 GMT
OK, so, I've made some recordings of myself as an audition for the part of Ysengrin, but I don't have any way to combine them. It is sad. Does anyone have any suggestions on something I may be able to get for free that would allow me to combine WAV files? Or should I perhaps upload the individual soundbytes somewhere? There are a number of them, and they're very short...
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Post by neal on Feb 27, 2009 5:18:51 GMT
I'd like to audition for Ms. Jones and Kat. Now that I'm trying out reading them, I'm thinking I may actually be a better Kat than Jones.
Sigh... I always like to believe in the delusion that I sound older than I am. But it is kind of sad that a twenty year old sounds more like a twelve year old than an adult.
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Post by petrockx on Feb 27, 2009 5:20:59 GMT
Of course this all depends on what the author says. Which brings up an interesting philisophical question: If the creator of something gets involved with a fan project based on his/her work, is it still a fan project? I must be ignorant of what "fan project" means. If the director of a movie wants to stay true to the book the movie is based off of, wouldn't he consult the author? |
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 5:26:27 GMT
OK, so, I've made some recordings of myself as an audition for the part of Ysengrin, but I don't have any way to combine them. It is sad. Does anyone have any suggestions on something I may be able to get for free that would allow me to combine WAV files? Or should I perhaps upload the individual soundbytes somewhere? There are a number of them, and they're very short... I don't know of any free programs but any music program that can upload audio files will usually work. I use Cakewalk Sonar Homestudio4. I must be ignorant of what "fan project" means. If the director of a movie wants to stay true to the book the movie is based off of, wouldn't he consult the author? I was referring to if the creator actually gets involved involved, not just consulted with. |
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Post by kastia on Feb 27, 2009 5:43:54 GMT
I can do do a pretty good Annie or Kat and pul off a good British accent!
But my microphone is not of insanely good quality so forgive me it sounds a bit muffly.
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Post by chelonianmonk on Feb 27, 2009 7:25:30 GMT
OK, so, I've made some recordings of myself as an audition for the part of Ysengrin, but I don't have any way to combine them. It is sad. Does anyone have any suggestions on something I may be able to get for free that would allow me to combine WAV files? Or should I perhaps upload the individual soundbytes somewhere? There are a number of them, and they're very short... |
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Post by petrockx on Feb 27, 2009 7:34:09 GMT
OK, so, I've made some recordings of myself as an audition for the part of Ysengrin, but I don't have any way to combine them. It is sad. Does anyone have any suggestions on something I may be able to get for free that would allow me to combine WAV files? Or should I perhaps upload the individual soundbytes somewhere? There are a number of them, and they're very short... I don't know of any free programs but any music program that can upload audio files will usually work. I use Cakewalk Sonar Homestudio4. I must be ignorant of what "fan project" means. If the director of a movie wants to stay true to the book the movie is based off of, wouldn't he consult the author? I was referring to if the creator actually gets involved involved, not just consulted with. In that case, I think it would depend on whether or not the creator is taking a leadership role rather than just getting involved to have fun. |
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Post by warrl on Feb 27, 2009 8:59:27 GMT
I don't know of any free programs but any music program that can upload audio files will usually work. I use Cakewalk Sonar Homestudio4.  How about a music program that can't upload audio files, combined with a program (such as Firefox, Safari, Internet Exploder, etc) that can upload files? |
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Post by Count Casimir on Feb 27, 2009 9:49:03 GMT
Just finished recording an audition for Rey, it'll be up tonight. Let me know if/how you think I should do Sivo and Wolf-form...I was thinking I'd just deepen the voice a bit. Also if you think I'd be better for a different part don't hesitate to let me know! EDIT: Alright, it's uploaded. Not sure when it'll be finished processing, but go have a look! By the way, I'm a big fan of the spooky Zimmy music. EDIT AGAIN: Do you guys mind if I befriend my regular YouTube account just for ease of getting to all the videos? EDIT THRICE: It's done. Linky. |
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 18:24:54 GMT
I don't know of any free programs but any music program that can upload audio files will usually work. I use Cakewalk Sonar Homestudio4. How about a music program that can't upload audio files, combined with a program (such as Firefox, Safari, Internet Exploder, etc) that can upload files? I'm sure you could get something to work. Do you have a program that can record audio? |
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 18:26:51 GMT
EDIT THRICE: It's done. Linky.That's actually pretty funny... |
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Post by GeminiSmith on Feb 27, 2009 19:43:24 GMT
Hmmm...
I think I'll audition for the role of Kat.
... I will waste soooo much time on this...
Edit: Why yes I do want the password.
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 19:47:58 GMT
Yay! Another female member joins the project!
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Post by Count Casimir on Feb 27, 2009 20:07:12 GMT
YAY A KAT! Welcome aboard
We do need more female auditioneers; it'd be somewhat difficult to do this project without, say, an Annie.
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Post by ceallaso on Feb 27, 2009 20:21:35 GMT
Well darn, I can't seem to edit the clips together at all. I hope I don't have to record them all again in one take, that would not be fun. EDIT: Never mind, I got it. I'll upload the full audio soon. And there we go, you can watch/listen here. It's not perfect, but I think I at least did alright. I tried to change it up a bit with the last one, and I think it worked out pretty well. I definitely sound angrier. |
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Post by penguinfactory on Feb 27, 2009 21:03:31 GMT
Hey, this thing is actually coming together. I'd just like to comment on some people's auditions, if they don't mind. EDIT THRICE: It's done. Linky.I quite liked that. You're on the right track there. Maybe a bit more emotional though. Wow. That was awesome. I think, if you get the part, it would be best to pitch the voice somewhere between the angry and calmer versions of the - you had a cool sort of gruff english accent going with that "the death of one of our people..." bit; maybe do that but not quite as gutteral. The bit where you were saying "I bet it's because you're so attractive..." and the magnet thing were quite good, I thought. You were putting on a voice there rather than using your natural speaking voice, and I think it sounded very Mort-like. |
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 27, 2009 21:11:44 GMT
And there we go, you can watch/listen here. That made me smile. Nice job. Maybe add a little rumble to make it sound like it's coming from the throat or pitch it down just slightly. Just a few suggestions... |
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Post by Count Casimir on Feb 27, 2009 23:21:08 GMT
Well darn, I can't seem to edit the clips together at all. I hope I don't have to record them all again in one take, that would not be fun. EDIT: Never mind, I got it. I'll upload the full audio soon. And there we go, you can watch/listen here. It's not perfect, but I think I at least did alright. I tried to change it up a bit with the last one, and I think it worked out pretty well. I definitely sound angrier. Well done! I like the slightly calmer version, but the angry voice is certainly VERY appropriate for some of his lines. You have my axe! |
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Post by snes on Feb 27, 2009 23:29:08 GMT
And there we go, you can watch/listen here. Very nice! But you may want to try a couple lines where he doesn't sound so menacing (like whenever he's talking to Coyote). |
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Post by GeminiSmith on Feb 28, 2009 0:27:47 GMT
Aaaand I've uploaded my audition for Kat!
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Post by sandjosieph on Feb 28, 2009 0:33:30 GMT
Do you know how to post it here?
EDIT: It seems the video failed to post. Did you try converting it to mpeg format before uploading it?
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Post by GeminiSmith on Feb 28, 2009 1:00:32 GMT
Mpeg? AGH! DANGIT! I have to do all this AGAIN?! Edit: DANCE! Hooray for Google! I have found a movie-maker and it works on Windows 2000!  ;D |
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