[COMPLETE] Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens-ans
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Here's Servant Girl in chapter 14. I have already recorded the other chapters, but I just wanted to make sure that what I did was correct. Hope you like it!
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_14.mp3
Deniel
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_14.mp3
Deniel
Thank you, Eleanor!EleanorHoward wrote:This is me, volunteering for any remaining female roles. I was thinking Mrs. Maylie, but you did have someone volunteer for that, back on page one of posts.
IRL, I am a middle-aged person, but I think I can do either young or old characters...
I will sign you up for Mrs. Maylie. We did have someone claim her, but she changed her mind and decided to read another character instead
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
Thank you!stilldeniel wrote:Here's Servant Girl in chapter 14. I have already recorded the other chapters, but I just wanted to make sure that what I did was correct. Hope you like it!
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_14.mp3
Deniel
I'll have a listen this afternoon.
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
Deniel, Servant girl Chapter 14 PL notes:
All the lines are there with no mistakes in them. (Congratulations!) And very nicely read too - you've got a lovely voice! For dramatic works, it isn't as important to have the volume and things like that all correct, because I'm going to need to adjust the volumes of the different files when I edit them together, so I would normally call this PL OK and make the adjustments in editing.
However, since this is your test, I'm going to point out some technical things for you to fix, just so you get the hang of it, because you are going to have to do it yourself in the future
- The volume is slightly uneven. Nearly everybody has this problem, but it's easy to fix. For this file I tried using the compressor effect. Go to Effect | Compressor and set the Threshold to -14 db, check both check boxes, leave everything else the way it is, and press OK. That will even out the lower peaks so they are closer to the higher ones, so will also make the recording a bit louder. Try to have the waves peak at about the 0.5 line.
- The volume is at 77 db, which falls outside of our target range. We aim for files to be between 86-92 db, with 89 db being ideal. This isn't as important for dramatic works, but if you want to record a regular chapter sometime, you'll be expected to upload your files at the correct volume. Here's the wiki page on how to amplify. You might not need to do much amplifying if you decide to run the compressor, because that will bring up the volume.
- You have a high level of background noise, which will only get louder when you amplify. Here's the wiki page on noise removal. After some experimenting, I recommend that you run the noise removal at 15 db. That will leave a little bit but nothing bad, and in my opinion it's better to have a bit of background noise than to have your voice sound all tinny (which will happen if you use too much.) But you try fiddling around with the number and see how you like it. You can't undo noise removal, so make sure to save a copy before experimenting
Please make these changes and re-upload with the same file name. Then I'll check it again. Thank you for participating in this project!
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Kristin, Narrator Chapter 2 is PL OK! Narrator Chapter 3, PL notes:
- @ 2:13 the text reads "frame", I heard "fame"
- @ 3:20 the text reads "Mr. Gamfield", I heard "Mrs. Gamfield"
I really enjoy your narration!
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Algy, Bill Sikes Chapter 13 is PL OK - you did the perfect voice for him! I love it!
Thank you, everyone!
All the lines are there with no mistakes in them. (Congratulations!) And very nicely read too - you've got a lovely voice! For dramatic works, it isn't as important to have the volume and things like that all correct, because I'm going to need to adjust the volumes of the different files when I edit them together, so I would normally call this PL OK and make the adjustments in editing.
However, since this is your test, I'm going to point out some technical things for you to fix, just so you get the hang of it, because you are going to have to do it yourself in the future
- The volume is slightly uneven. Nearly everybody has this problem, but it's easy to fix. For this file I tried using the compressor effect. Go to Effect | Compressor and set the Threshold to -14 db, check both check boxes, leave everything else the way it is, and press OK. That will even out the lower peaks so they are closer to the higher ones, so will also make the recording a bit louder. Try to have the waves peak at about the 0.5 line.
- The volume is at 77 db, which falls outside of our target range. We aim for files to be between 86-92 db, with 89 db being ideal. This isn't as important for dramatic works, but if you want to record a regular chapter sometime, you'll be expected to upload your files at the correct volume. Here's the wiki page on how to amplify. You might not need to do much amplifying if you decide to run the compressor, because that will bring up the volume.
- You have a high level of background noise, which will only get louder when you amplify. Here's the wiki page on noise removal. After some experimenting, I recommend that you run the noise removal at 15 db. That will leave a little bit but nothing bad, and in my opinion it's better to have a bit of background noise than to have your voice sound all tinny (which will happen if you use too much.) But you try fiddling around with the number and see how you like it. You can't undo noise removal, so make sure to save a copy before experimenting
Please make these changes and re-upload with the same file name. Then I'll check it again. Thank you for participating in this project!
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Kristin, Narrator Chapter 2 is PL OK! Narrator Chapter 3, PL notes:
- @ 2:13 the text reads "frame", I heard "fame"
- @ 3:20 the text reads "Mr. Gamfield", I heard "Mrs. Gamfield"
I really enjoy your narration!
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Algy, Bill Sikes Chapter 13 is PL OK - you did the perfect voice for him! I love it!
Thank you, everyone!
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
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SweetPea wrote:Deniel, Servant girl Chapter 14 PL notes:
All the lines are there with no mistakes in them. (Congratulations!) And very nicely read too - you've got a lovely voice! For dramatic works, it isn't as important to have the volume and things like that all correct, because I'm going to need to adjust the volumes of the different files when I edit them together, so I would normally call this PL OK and make the adjustments in editing.
However, since this is your test, I'm going to point out some technical things for you to fix, just so you get the hang of it, because you are going to have to do it yourself in the future
- The volume is slightly uneven. Nearly everybody has this problem, but it's easy to fix. For this file I tried using the compressor effect. Go to Effect | Compressor and set the Threshold to -14 db, check both check boxes, leave everything else the way it is, and press OK. That will even out the lower peaks so they are closer to the higher ones, so will also make the recording a bit louder. Try to have the waves peak at about the 0.5 line.
- The volume is at 77 db, which falls outside of our target range. We aim for files to be between 86-92 db, with 89 db being ideal. This isn't as important for dramatic works, but if you want to record a regular chapter sometime, you'll be expected to upload your files at the correct volume. Here's the wiki page on how to amplify. You might not need to do much amplifying if you decide to run the compressor, because that will bring up the volume.
- You have a high level of background noise, which will only get louder when you amplify. Here's the wiki page on noise removal. After some experimenting, I recommend that you run the noise removal at 15 db. That will leave a little bit but nothing bad, and in my opinion it's better to have a bit of background noise than to have your voice sound all tinny (which will happen if you use too much.) But you try fiddling around with the number and see how you like it. You can't undo noise removal, so make sure to save a copy before experimenting
Please make these changes and re-upload with the same file name. Then I'll check it again. Thank you for participating in this project!
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Kristin, Narrator Chapter 2 is PL OK! Narrator Chapter 3, PL notes:
- @ 2:13 the text reads "frame", I heard "fame"
- @ 3:20 the text reads "Mr. Gamfield", I heard "Mrs. Gamfield"
I really enjoy your narration!
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Algy, Bill Sikes Chapter 13 is PL OK - you did the perfect voice for him! I love it!
Thank you, everyone!
Here's the redo on Servant Girl, Chapter 14. Is this one better?
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_14.mp3
Deniel
Perfect! PL OK, and now you are free to record anything you like!
(If anyone asks if you've had your test OK'ed, point them to this post )
Thanks!
(If anyone asks if you've had your test OK'ed, point them to this post )
Thanks!
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
Here's the first batch of Rose Maylie files! They are all about 1 min each. I've recorded Chapter 35 but it's a long one so that's for tomorrow, I think!
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_28.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_29.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_30.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_31.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_32.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_33.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_28.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_29.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_30.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_31.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_32.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_33.mp3
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Awesome!
Here's the rest for Servant Girl:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_17.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_32.mp3
And here's for Bet:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_bet_13.mp3
Deniel
Here's the rest for Servant Girl:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_17.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_32.mp3
And here's for Bet:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_bet_13.mp3
Deniel
~ Kristin
Great, thank you!Elizabby wrote:Here's the first batch of Rose Maylie files! They are all about 1 min each. I've recorded Chapter 35 but it's a long one so that's for tomorrow, I think!
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_28.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_29.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_30.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_31.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_32.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_rosemaylie_33.mp3
These are all PL OK! Thank you!stilldeniel wrote:Awesome!
Here's the rest for Servant Girl:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_17.mp3
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_servantgirl_32.mp3
And here's for Bet:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_bet_13.mp3
Deniel
PL OK!MrsHand wrote:The revised narrator Chapter 3:
https://librivox.org/uploads/annise/olivertwist5_narrator_03.mp3
Thank you!
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
Beth, the public-house owner is PL OK. (I thought I had posted that but I guess I forgot.)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
Mr. Brownlow Chapter 10 is PL OK!
Over half of it was "stop thief" - wow
Edit: Chapter 11 is PL OK too. Good job!
Over half of it was "stop thief" - wow
Edit: Chapter 11 is PL OK too. Good job!
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
Wow, I see most of the best parts are taken already lol. I'm in the process of doing solo readings of Dickens' complete works, so I'll get to this one eventually anyway. But if you'd like me to take on a small part in this project, I'd be up for it.
I'd love to have you read a part in this project! Whichever you would like.
Rachel
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire
“My behavior is nonetheless, deplorable. Unfortunately, I’m quite prone to such bouts of deplorability--take for instance, my fondness for reading books at the dinner table.” - Mistborn: The Final Empire