Great, thank you, I'll try to get a listen later today:)KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 5:11 pmhttps://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_[narrator]_[74].flac
Recorded yesterday, edited and included some retakes today.
Let me know if this is all right. Had some trouble as my mic seems to pick up a lot. I heard a family member clapping because of a football game, I heard engines roaring in the neighborhood. Frustrating, but I got through it lol
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_narrator_74.flacKristingj wrote: ↑January 5th, 2021, 12:20 amGreat, thank you, I'll try to get a listen later today:)KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 5:11 pmhttps://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_[narrator]_[74].flac
Recorded yesterday, edited and included some retakes today.
Let me know if this is all right. Had some trouble as my mic seems to pick up a lot. I heard a family member clapping because of a football game, I heard engines roaring in the neighborhood. Frustrating, but I got through it lol
(Also, it's not a problem with this file, as it's not the final file, but for future reference with other projects, the file name should be without the brackets, or the file won't upload right. Common mistake, no worries:))
Hmm, I don't so, I listened to the start just now and everything sounds fine, at least. I'll have a proper listen this weekend, and I'll let you know:)KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 7th, 2021, 8:18 amhttps://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_narrator_74.flacKristingj wrote: ↑January 5th, 2021, 12:20 amGreat, thank you, I'll try to get a listen later today:)KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 5:11 pmhttps://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_[narrator]_[74].flac
Recorded yesterday, edited and included some retakes today.
Let me know if this is all right. Had some trouble as my mic seems to pick up a lot. I heard a family member clapping because of a football game, I heard engines roaring in the neighborhood. Frustrating, but I got through it lol
(Also, it's not a problem with this file, as it's not the final file, but for future reference with other projects, the file name should be without the brackets, or the file won't upload right. Common mistake, no worries:))
You know it's strange. It's a ~35 MB file, but on the upload page, it shows the file is 35.49 KB. Am I doing something wrong?
If it works, let me know how it sounds. I'm editing my readings of Chapters 75-77 and should be able to upload today, too.
Thanks!
My best advice is to invest in a pop filter, they're not too costly, and put on your mic. I know it's also possible to make one yourself, but for me at least, the hassle of making one wasn't worth the money it cost to buy one.KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 8th, 2021, 4:13 pmhttps://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_narrator_75.flac
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_narrator_76.flac
https://librivox.org/uploads/maryannspiegel/montecristo_narrator_77.flac
All right. Got these tidied up as best as I could and uploaded.
Let me know if there's anything I need to retake.
Also, may I ask a silly question? I've noticed that when I'm recording, I can hear a lot of of my own lip smacking. So, to try and mitigate this, I'll lean to my left, as the mic is on my right, swallow, and then return to the mic in hopes what I'm saying is clear. Any tips to prevent this, or should I not worry about it?
Okay, thanks! I'll record more chapters this weekend
You're dehydrated. Drink lots of water before and during a recording session. Lip balm also helps. Pop filter is never a bad investment.KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 8th, 2021, 4:13 pmAlso, may I ask a silly question? I've noticed that when I'm recording, I can hear a lot of of my own lip smacking. So, to try and mitigate this, I'll lean to my left, as the mic is on my right, swallow, and then return to the mic in hopes what I'm saying is clear. Any tips to prevent this, or should I not worry about it?
Oh okay. Cool. It's super challenging for me but I'll get it down soon haha. Ah, so should I just retake those lines around that time? I can do some retakes and insert the new takes in its place. I also will take note of the other part about where it should be motioned or something. I can't see it now as I'm replying lol.Kristingj wrote: ↑January 10th, 2021, 4:30 amJust had a listen to narrator chapter 74, and it's great:) There are a couple of changes needed, I'll give you the timeslots beneath. It's mostly the way you pronounce some of the words, but other than that, great job, and a great reading:D.
About the background noise, did you run a noise clean? I ran over once, and it all cleared out, so it shouldn't be a problem. The file was also the correct size when I downloaded, so no problem there.
02:08, 06:49 - Pronounciation "Pere-la-Chaise" - Should be more like this: https://forvo.com/word/p%C3%A8re_lachaise/#fr
03:45 - Pronounciation "d'Avrigny" - More like this: https://forvo.com/search/d'avrigny/
08:38, 09:39 - Pronounciation "d'Epinay" - More like this: https://forvo.com/search/d'epinay/
First, there is no rush, and as someone who lives with anxiety, I know all about how it can take over. So don't stress on that, or that it might be a while between getting things done. This project is a long one, and we have the time to let people do it in their own time. (Hey, I'm reading the Count, and it's taking me litterary years to get it done.)KnightWriter wrote: ↑January 15th, 2021, 3:05 pmOh okay. Cool. It's super challenging for me but I'll get it down soon haha. Ah, so should I just retake those lines around that time? I can do some retakes and insert the new takes in its place. I also will take note of the other part about where it should be motioned or something. I can't see it now as I'm replying lol.
But, thank you, Kristin for your support and encouragement. I didn't do anything last week or this week. That's on me. I wrestle with depression here and there, and considering all we've been through in 2020, and events last week I won't go into here, it's been rough. I'm feeling a bit better this afternoon, so, I'm going to do some retakes soon and read chapter ah... I think I'm on 79.
And that's strange there's a file mix up somewhere. I'll have to upload them again. And I may have missed the noise clean step. I'm sorry. I ought to go to the first page and read up on how to do that in Audacity. My apologies
No problem, it'll keep for now:)Salvationist wrote: ↑January 15th, 2021, 4:48 pmUnfortunately, my region has gone into lockdown due to COVID-19, which means that I no longer have access to my recording space and equipment. Consequently, I will not be able to do any more recording until after the lockdown lifts, which is at least a month away. For this reason, I will not be able to make the two-month deadline to submit the part of the Concierge. Please feel free to open the part up for someone else to claim if you so desire.
Great! I will be PL'ing the first couple of chapters you submit, and then wait until you have it all done, so that I don't do a lot of unneeded work if you withdraw. Remember to have a look at any pronounciations you might not be sure about, and if in doubt, and it's nnot on a list here, feel free to ask:)