COMPLETE - Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories-mas

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A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories by Beatrix Potter (1866 - 1943).


This project is now complete and can be found in our catalog here: https://librivox.org/a-collection-of-beatrix-potter-stories-by-beatrix-potter-2/

Beatrix Potter's delightful stories come to life in this Librivox recording of some of her most famous tales. This collection is extra special because it was read by children for children. Come along as we experience the well-loved stories of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, Tom Kitten, and many others! ( Adele de Pignerolles)
  1. Is there a deadline?
    We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
  2. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here
    To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
  3. New to recording?
    Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
  4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/582
  5. Please claim roles (the numbers in the first column below)! Please note: All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. When you submit your recording, you will be placing your recording in the public domain as well.

    If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.

    Please don't download or listen to files belonging to projects in process (unless you are the BC or PL). Our servers are not set up to handle the greater volume of traffic. Please wait until the project has been completed. Thanks!

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  6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: http://librivox.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6427#6430

    Set your recording software to:
    Channels: 1 (Mono)
    Bit Rate: 128 kbps
    Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz

    Submit one file per act.
  7. Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
    [Role], read by [your name].

    If you are reading stage directions, please include for each file:At the beginning: Act [#] of Beatrix Potter , by A Collection of Beatrix Potter Stories . This is a Librivox recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit Librivox dot org.

    At the end: End of Act [#].

    Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
  8. AFTER recording
    Save files as 128 kbps MP3
    beatrixpotter_[role]_[#].mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the act number.

    Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
    • Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader:https://librivox.org/login/uploader
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      (If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
    • You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: maryannspiegel
    • When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
    • If this doesn't work, or you have questions, please check our How To Send Your Recording wiki page.
    Any questions?
    Please post below
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

This project has already been completely recorded and edited. It has 5 sections already PL OK (PL'd by Esther ben Simonides) but will need a PL for the other 9. It's almost ready to be cataloged. :D
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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

Adele,

I'd be happy to MC this for you. May I ask, who are the readers? Are they all already LV volunteers?

MaryAnn
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Thanks! :D
All of them are already registered except for one, and he's going to read through my account for now. :D The readers (other than myself) are EstherbenSimonides, RupertHolliday, EddySherman, Rosalynn, and JohnnySmith. ("Lukie" will read through my account until he's old enough to really read more!) 5 of the files have been PL'd already, but I was wondering if someone will need to check them to make sure that they uploaded properly? I already know all the lines are there. :)
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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

Adele,

Your MW is ready.

On the files already PL'd, it's a judgement call. I think it's ok if they are spot checked after upload to make sure the upload worked. I suggest you listen to a bit at the beginning and end of each file and validate the duration with the copy on your computer.

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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

Adele,

Would you please make sure you have submitted a parental permission form for Lukie given his age - even though you don't plan to register him as a separate reader, we need to make sure our records show he's got permission to include his voice on the recording.

Thanks.

MaryAnn
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

MaryAnnSpiegel wrote:Adele,

Your MW is ready.

On the files already PL'd, it's a judgement call. I think it's ok if they are spot checked after upload to make sure the upload worked. I suggest you listen to a bit at the beginning and end of each file and validate the duration with the copy on your computer.

MaryAnn
Thanks! :D The MW is filled in.
MaryAnnSpiegel wrote:Adele,

Would you please make sure you have submitted a parental permission form for Lukie given his age - even though you don't plan to register him as a separate reader, we need to make sure our records show he's got permission to include his voice on the recording.

Thanks.

MaryAnn
I'll check on that but I think it's already been submitted :)
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Post by Elizabby »

I may be able to help with some PLing, but it would be helpful to have the expected duration of the files, if you have it. I tend to plan my PLing around whether I have a long or a short section to PL.
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Oops, sorry! It would be great if you could PL :) I mean to put in the times but forgot. I'll do that now. I added up the times and there's around 1 hr 20 minutes of listening. :D
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Post by MaryAnnSpiegel »

Beth,
You've got MW access if you have time to listen and want to update anything.
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Post by Elizabby »

Thanks! These are all short, so I'm happy to DPL this project - I just thought the Pigling Bland story was super long from memory.

Section 8 is PL OK!
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Post by AdeledePignerolles »

Cool, thanks! :) The Pigling Bland will end up being around 20 minutes. I haven't uploaded it yet because I realized I'm missing a line so I should be able to get that and upload the section tomorrow. :D
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Post by Elizabby »

Section 1 is PL OK.

Section 11 (The Pie and the Patty Pan) sounds like one word has been chopped off in editing. It's just after 4:00 and the word is "company".
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Sections 2, 3, 9 and 12 are PL OK!
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Post by Elizabby »

Section 4 @12:16 the word "dirty" has been clipped in editing.

Section 14 the text is all OK but there's no outro!

Sections 5, 6 and 7 are PL OK.
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