[Perform-Talk] Question for You Experienced Voice Actors!

[Anne Davis]

Hi Sandra and everybody,
Question about memorization: Coaches in the past have said we, as voice actors are encouraged *not* to memorize scripts as clients may change them at the last minute, which I try to respect.  Would you say this is a 'sighted thing?'
I have also been encouraged to "stand and deliver" versus reading seated, unless you are absolutely unable to stand.  Obviously, when singing I "stand deliver" (that is the phrase of the day) because I get more support that way.
What do you have to say about the memorization V. no memorization?
Annie

-----Original Message-----
From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sandra Gayer via Perform-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2021 5:34 AM
To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sandra Gayer <sandragayer7 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Question for You Experienced Voice Actors!

Hello Annie,
I only use a Braille Display if I have no other choice. I tend to emboss scripts, especially long form such as audiobooks. For short commercials, I memorise them but my short term memory is good. Hands travelling across the page can still be heard but the noise has less of an impact on the listener. Distance between the microphone and the unwanted noise source is key. My mic is on the desk while my Braille script is on my lap under the desk. If I have to use a Braille Display, I try and learn bits so that I can advance the line during a gap in speaking which can be edited out later.

I hope some of this helps.
Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 1/9/21, Brett Boyer via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I have done a few things. The first is to try to have the display as 
> far away as possible. I have put the display on my lap.
> If I'm standing I have a podium that I can lower, well it's more of a 
> music stand.
> I also use a condenser mic and I don't usually hear the clicks.
> I know this goes without saying but you might have to just listen 
> through your headphones and find the maximum distance that is still comfortable.
> I know some of these are common sense, but I figured I should cover a 
> few basic things.
> I'm sure others will chime in.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Anne 
> Davis via Perform-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 6:34 PM
> To: perform-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Anne Davis <annedonnellon at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Perform-Talk] Question for You Experienced Voice Actors!
>
> Hey everybody!  I know some of you on here are VoiceOver artists and I 
> have an important question, especially as it relates to the use of the 
> braille display.
>
> Currently, I have a chord whereby one end hooks up to my computer, the 
> other end hooks into my BrailleSense.  This makes it a piece of cake 
> in coaching sessions and when I’m practicing copy because I can just 
> get right to it and read it right off my computer.  My only concern is 
> when I record, the click-click-clicking of the braille display is 
> heard crystal clear, which I realize could cause potential distraction to anyone listening.
>
> How have you gotten around this?
>
> Would you recommend using a braille display other than the 
> BrailleSense?  I wonder if, for instance, one of the Brailliant models might be quieter?
>
> I also emboss when necessary, especially if thereare things in the 
> copy I need to mark, underline, or whatever.
>
> But, as you may know,clients can change the script on you at the last 
> minute and several times.
>
> Any tips are greatly appreciated, on or offlist.
>
> As for the Software I use and the mic: I have an AT2035 and I am using 
> Reaper to record😊.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Annie
>
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Sandra Gayer DipABRSM, LRSM.

Soprano Singer
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Broadcast Presenter
www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/music-box.html

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Voiceover Artist
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