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

[Sandra Gayer]

Hello Annie,
I would always say memorise where you can or at least be as familiar
as possible, even with the layout. It will make reading quicker. Yes,
writers do change scripts but I've yet to come across a writer to
rewrite the entire script so if they do add or delete a line here and
there, if you have the bulk memorised, you'll still know most of it.
It saves energy because you'll probably be asked to read whatever your
brief is in different styles. If you have to think about what it is
you're saying, plus an accent or violent moods and so on, for me, it
uses unnecessary brain power. It really depends on what you are doing.
I'm often videoed and it looks better if I, as was said before, stand,
or sit, and deliver, rather than turning pages. Sometimes I have to
use props at the same time so there are no hands left to read with
anyway!

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 1/9/21, Anne Davis via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Covering the display might make it hard to read, but certainly covering my
> hands is something I'd be willing to try.
> Thanks😊.
> Annie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Cristina
> Jones via Perform-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2021 6:06 AM
> To: Performing Arts Division list <perform-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Cristina Jones <caldomo at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Perform-Talk] Question for You Experienced Voice Actors!
>
> Hi there!
>
> Besides distance, have you tried covering your hands and display with a
> heavy quilt or blanket to act as a sound shield over that? I know that's
> something I've tried and was suggested to me.
>
> Best:
> Cristina Jones
> www.theblindsoprano.com
>
>
>
>> On Jan 8, 2021, at 8:35 PM, Anne Davis via Perform-Talk
>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 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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