COMPLETE - Sugar Plums by Ella Farman Pratt - tg

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 21st, 2021, 5:37 am

Sugar Plums, by Ella Farman Pratt (1837 - 1907)

This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/sugar-plums-by-ella-farman-pratt/

Children's literature (Summary by )

Source text (please read only from this text!): https://www.loc.gov/item/15000254/

Target completion date: 2021-12-15

Prooflistening level: Standard
Prospective PLs, please see the Guide for Proof-listeners.

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Magic Window:

BC Admin
LibriVox recording settings: mono (1 channel), 44100 Hz sample rate, 128 kbps constant bit rate MP3. See the Tech Specs

Intro to recording:
Leave 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning.

For the first section, say:

"Section (or Chapter) # of Sugar Plums. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit librivox.org." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Sugar Plums, by Ella Farman Pratt. Section Title."

For the second and subsequent sections, you may use the shortened intro if you wish:

"Section (or Chapter) # of Sugar Plums, by Ella Farman Pratt. This LibriVox recording is in the public domain." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Section Title."

End of recording:
Say:

"End of section (or chapter) #." [Optional, and if not stated in the intro: "Read by your name, city, date."]

If you are recording the final section of the book, add:

"End of Sugar Plums, by Ella Farman Pratt."

Leave 5 seconds of silence at the end.

Filename: sugarplums_##_pratt_128kb.mp3 where ## is the section number. (e.g. sugarplums_01_pratt_128kb.mp3)

Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader

MC to select: TriciaG

Copy and paste the file link generated by the uploader into the relevant Listen URL field in the Section Compiler, enter the duration in the Notes field, and post in this thread to let your PL and MC know that you have uploaded a file. You may also post the file link in the thread.

Post by **TriciaG** » August 21st, 2021, 6:05 am

You filled out the template as if you want to start this project, but you posted it in Book Suggestions.

Is this a suggestion or a newly launched project?

P.S. This link would be the better one: https://www.loc.gov/item/15000254/ so as not to force a download of the PDF. It looks like it can be viewed as html, too.

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 21st, 2021, 6:08 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2021, 6:05 am You filled out the template as if you want to start this project, but you posted it in Book Suggestions.

Is this a suggestion or a newly launched project?

P.S. This link would be the better one: https://www.loc.gov/item/15000254/ so as not to force a download of the PDF. It looks like it can be viewed as html, too.

I'm so sorry. My intent was to post in the Newly Launched Project.

Post by **TriciaG** » August 21st, 2021, 6:09 am

No worries. I've moved it there for you.

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 21st, 2021, 6:12 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2021, 6:09 am No worries. I've moved it there for you.

Thank you so much. How can I swap the source link with your suggestion? Or will the MC make that change?

Post by **TriciaG** » August 21st, 2021, 7:02 am

You can edit your first post to make it change there. The MC will have to change it in the database (the data that pulls up when the admin sets up the project).

Aw heck - I'll MC it for you and just take care of it myself.

BRB with the MW!

Post by **TriciaG** » August 21st, 2021, 7:08 am

OK, you're all set.

You haven't BC'd before, but it looks like you've DPL'd, so you should have an idea how to manage the MW.

Do please put the run time in the Notes field. I use them at cataloging time to be sure the files are the right ones.

Holler if you have questions.

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 21st, 2021, 7:11 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 21st, 2021, 7:02 am You can edit your first post to make it change there. The MC will have to change it in the database (the data that pulls up when the admin sets up the project).

Aw heck - I'll MC it for you and just take care of it myself. BRB with the MW!

Awwwww! Thank You.

SaraHale · Post by **SaraHale** » August 21st, 2021, 10:10 pm

Hey,

Can I be the DPLer, please?

Post by **TriciaG** » August 22nd, 2021, 5:17 am

I've put you in, Sara, assuming it's OK with the reader.

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 22nd, 2021, 6:48 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 22nd, 2021, 5:17 am I've put you in, Sara, assuming it's OK with the reader.

Absolutely

Post by **TriciaG** » August 22nd, 2021, 9:15 am

Moved to Going Solo.

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 25th, 2021, 8:03 am

Take 1! Here we go.

https://librivox.org/uploads/triciag/sugar_plums_01_pratt_128kb.mp3

So, first thing, I'm still trying to learn macros so for now doing it the manual way.

This time I was able to employ 'clip fix' and eliminated the 'clipping' but will look to you to grade my effort. Next, I reviewed your list of effects and was able to apply 'compression' but am already using ReplayGain. Are 'de-clip' and 'clip fix' the same effect? If not I'll need to do more homework.

I put the recording through Checker and got a 'pass'.

I hope to iron out all the editing with this recording so the rest will go faster and be of better quality.

Again, take your time and Thank you.

Post by **TriciaG** » August 25th, 2021, 9:08 am

My input, just from what you say in your post:

You shouldn't be clipping such that you need to fix it. Better to turn down your input volume slightly, then employ any compression, amplification, etc. in order to get the volume up.

I think ReplayGain can cause clipping - it doesn't prevent it. For that reason I think it's better not to use it.

I assume Sara will have some other thoughts for you.

When entering your section in the Magic Window, change the status in the last column to "Ready for PL". This will put the section into the PL's task list, if they look at that regularly.

DOLZ · Post by **DOLZ** » August 25th, 2021, 9:56 am

TriciaG wrote: ↑August 25th, 2021, 9:08 am My input, just from what you say in your post:

You shouldn't be clipping such that you need to fix it. Better to turn down your input volume slightly, then employ any compression, amplification, etc. in order to get the volume up.

I think ReplayGain can cause clipping - it doesn't prevent it. For that reason I think it's better not to use it.

I assume Sara will have some other thoughts for you.

When entering your section in the Magic Window, change the status in the last column to "Ready for PL". This will put the section into the PL's task list, if they look at that regularly.

I did forget to update the Status. Done and Thank you.
For sure taking notes. Yes I'll wait for Sara's input as well. I was ready for this recording to have a steep learning curve