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

[Sandra Gayer]

sounds fine to me. I tend to have mine to hand to read whatever
changes are made or suggestions, I just don't use it on air.

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 1/9/21, Anne Davis via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> And what about underlining/highlighting copy?
> I obviously take notes using my notetaker with any directions I am givin.
>
>
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> From: Perform-Talk <perform-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sandra
> Gayer via Perform-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2021 4:15 PM
> 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 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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