This project is now complete! All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/oliver-twist-version-5-dramatic-reading-by-charles-dickens/
When orphaned Oliver Twist asks for more food, the workhouse board are horrified and immediately pack him off to work for an undertaker, who treats him badly. Oliver runs away and finds himself in the streets of London, where he meets the Artful Dodger and is lured into a gang of young pickpockets, led by the evil Fagin. Even amidst his horrible surroundings, Oliver escapes and finds his way into a loving home. But Fagin's gang are determined to steal him back to their life of crime, coming closer and closer . . . This dramatic reading of the classic Dickens novel is filled with colourful characters and is sure to delight young and old. (Temporary summary by Rachel)
- MC: annise (Anne)
BC: SweetPea (Rachel)
Editors: SweetPea & AdeledePignerolles
DPLs: SweetPea & AdeledePignerolles
Narrator: MrsHand (Kristin)
* Casting for this project is Gender Correct.
- 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. I can, however, be flexible with very big parts. - 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 role you would like to read. Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording. - New to recording?
Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording! Another helpful link is Dramatic Readings and Plays - some of the information is out of date, but most of it will be really helpful to guide you through your first dramatic work. If you have any questions, please post here! - Where do I find the text? Please read from the Google Docs linked in the Magic Window. Source text (to be PL'ed against): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/730
- Please claim roles (the names in the second 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!
Magic Window:
BC Admin
Genres for the project: Literary Fiction; Dramatic Readings
Keywords that describe the book: dickens, thief, London, orphan, criminals, Fagin, pickpocket, oliver, workhouse
============================================ - 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 chapter. - Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
[Role], read by [your name].
If you are reading narration, please read the Librivox disclaimer (in the Google Docs) at the beginning of each chapter.
Please leave 3-5 seconds of space between lines, this makes editing much easier!
Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates! - AFTER recording
Save files as 128 kbps MP3
olivertwist5_[role]_[##].mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the chapter number. (e.g olivertwist5_fagin_16.mp3)
Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file.- Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
(If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin) - You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: annise
- 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 or PM me.
Happy recording!
Rachel - Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
- Is there a deadline?