This project is now complete. All audio files can be found on our catalog page: https://librivox.org/the-red-reign-by-kellogg-durland/
Kellogg Durland spent a year in Russia as a journalist in 1906, during a seminal period in Russian history. This is a highly interesting read, knowing as we do what fell out for Russia in the next decade. The Russian Revolution did not appear from nowhere in 1917. Durland's account shows the rumblings that existed before the explosion. ( Lynette Caulkins)
- 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.
. - New to recording? Please read our Newbie Guide to Recording!
. - 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.
. - Where do I find the text? Source text: The fine folks at Project Gutenberg have worked hard to produce this text there for us, and they have already finished! So if you prefer to read from a format that is easier to find your start spot, here is that link: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61557 <~~
(Archive book view: https://archive.org/details/redreigntruestor00durl/page/n10)
. - Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! 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.
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For this Project: Please do not choose sections out of order, and not more than two at a time. I am trying to preserve a high sense of continuity. Come back as often as you like, though.
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Prospective Prooflisteners: Please read the Listeners Wanted FAQ before listening! Level of prooflistening requested: standard
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= - BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430
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Set your recording software to:
Channels: 1 (Mono)
Bit Rate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
. - DURING recording:
No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
START of recording (Intro)- "Section [number] of The Red Reign: The True Story of an Adventurous Year in Russia. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
- If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
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"The Red Reign: The True Story of an Adventurous Year in Russia, by Kellogg Durland. Chapter [number and title]," and if applicable: "Part [number]" - Do not read the Chapter Contents under the titles
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END of recording- At the end of the section, say:
"End of [Chapter # and part if applicable]" Example: End of Chapter 3, part 1. - If you wish, say:
"Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]" - At the end of the book, say (in addition):
"End of The Red Reign: The True Story of an Adventurous Year in Russia, by Kellogg Durland. "
There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.
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Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
. - AFTER recording
Need noise-cleaning?
Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide.
Save files as
128 kbps MP3
redreign_##_durland_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. redreign_01_durland_128kb.mp3)
(You don't need to do the ID3 tags)
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
(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.
- Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
- Any questions?
Please post below