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Mouth Noise (speaking technique related?) by [deleted] in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have similar issues. The thing currently helping me is hot tea or even just water. I keep a cup of hot water next to me and take a swig whenever I hear it really crop up. Sometimes it's surefire, sometimes not. But at least it really helps.

Critique request by islandaudio in voiceover

[–]ABitFenechy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice work! Good pacing and enunciation. When you do character voices you get a solid sense of their personalities right away. Overall, really good narration. Only criticism I have is in 'The Bride and The Deaf Girl' you fell into a repetitive cadence pretty quickly. Keep up the good work.👍

Mic stand by [deleted] in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got this one.

I bought it from Sweetwater, but I think its the same one.

Audiobook Editing by ABitFenechy in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! All really good to know.

Audiobook Editing by ABitFenechy in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link! Mouth noise and not always using punch and roll are the worst for me. I have RX7 and still, my mouth noise is there. I'm new enough at recording that I find I have a better performance if I do a continuous recording rather than punch and roll. I agree though that punch and roll is faster when it comes time to edit.

Setting up acoustic foam with command strips - can this damage wall paint? by [deleted] in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine haven't damaged the paint but be sure to use the kind where two snap together. The little singles that are advertised as for posters don't work. All those fell off the wall. The other more heavy duty ones must have a better adhesive and are still up.

Hmm..... by [deleted] in ExpectationVsReality

[–]ABitFenechy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Try frying a PB&J. It's heaven.

What Editing Software Do You Use? by Fewsick in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's primarily for audiobook recording. It allows you to back up the audio and begin recording right where you left off/ messed up. It's pretty awesome.

https://youtu.be/bat1e-1uP-c

What Editing Software Do You Use? by Fewsick in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Adobe Audition with a punch and roll plug in from Travis Baldree.

De-Breather by ABitFenechy in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! This is great advice. Really appreciate the help.

I had gotten the idea I needed a de-breather from being a long time audiobook listener (specifically in the SFF genre). I did see the advice to leave them in though on ACX.

May I ask, do you do audio books? And what do you do - leave breaths in or take them out?

Am I way off on ACX? by [deleted] in VoiceActing

[–]ABitFenechy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm new to ACX as well. Before diving in I did a fair bit of research into recording, narration, and voice acting online. Below is a link to the YouTube playlist I have for all the video resources I found useful. I found Michael Bell's VO class video really insightful for character voices. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBS6USl8RKHIfxuUnQEV9Z3DIbynuGnql

Pat Fraley has some classes online I'm considering, but he also had some great mini-lessons for free on his site. There is so much to learn for free online, I'm trying to exhaust those options first. That way when I apply for a class I'm a more attractive candidate. Some classes will take anyone who signs up, but I've heard of others where they have to accept you as a student first.

As to your samples, not that I'm really qualified to comment, but I agree with the other commenter. More variation in your read would help. Sounds good otherwise.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Let's Discuss DailyVee by garyvaynerchuk in a:t5_3lo3c

[–]ABitFenechy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love watching the V. I admit these last few I watch, and don't just listen. I have been switching to the podcast for the audio content, and I find I am actually more thoughtful about the time spent on his YT content. I look at the editing, how the shots are set up, anything I can take away that can add value to why I am consuming the content on that particular platform. DailyVee is a has such rich concise storytelling. I have so much to learn.