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

[Sandra Gayer]

Hello Cristina,
I'm sorry but I can't imagine how the blanket idea works, unless
there's a sizable gap between hands and blanket because your hands
move across the page or across the line, potentially taking the
blanket with them, or at least dragging against it. I had this
experience when drapping things over my head to reduce acoustic
reflexions. I bought things to help in the end which proved more
successful.

Very best wishes,
Sandra.

On 1/10/21, Cristina Jones via Perform-Talk <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I've personally found that not memorizing things tends to work best for the
> things I've done.
> Also, to clarify, sorry, I meant about the blanket thing ... to drape it
> over your hands and the display as though you had your display under the
> covers with you and you're reading in bed. That type of thing. :) I don't
> thing I described it well before.
> I usually sit at the edge of my chair and just really anchor myself with my
> legs.
>
> Best:
> Cristina Jones
> +1(562) 308-7591
> www.theblindsoprano.com
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>
>
>> On Jan 9, 2021, at 11:52 AM, Anne Davis via Perform-Talk
>> <perform-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> 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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Soprano Singer
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Broadcast Presenter
www.rnibconnectradio.org.uk/music-box.html

Actor
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Voiceover Artist
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